Somali tycoon Ismail Ahmed’s Zepz raises $267 million to expand in Africa
The venture capital firm Accel, along with Leapfrog and TCV, led the latest funding round for Zepz.
Egyptian businessman Mohammed Elsewedy's stake in electric giant exceeds $770 million
Elsewedy, who serves as the company's vice president, holds a 17.76-percent stake —equivalent to 385.6 million ordinary shares.
NCBA, backed by Kenya’s richest families, partners with fintech firm to boost African remittances
The collaboration aims to make money transfers faster, safer, and more affordable.
Access Holdings, led by Nigerian banker Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, merges pension units to strengthen market position
This strategic consolidation is aimed at enhancing the company’s operational capabilities and fostering innovation in Nigeria's expanding pension sector.
Kenyan tycoon Andrew Ndegwa’s stake in NCBA surges above $26 million
Ndegwa sees $3.82-million gain as NCBA Group shares surge 16.8 percent on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
Greek tycoon John Coumantaros' Flour Mills of Nigeria plans to raise $120 million in capital
This move aims to strengthen the company’s financial base as it continues its aggressive growth trajectory, buoyed by recent stock gains and strong financial performance.
TymeBank, backed by Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe, hits 10-million-customer milestone
The bank, backed by Motsepe, has rapidly expanded since its launch in 2019, transforming the financial landscape in South Africa and beyond.
Nigerian pharma tycoon Fidelis Ayebae's Fidson receives support to expand production capacity
The collaboration with NEXIM is expected to position Fidson for a stronger presence in Africa's rapidly expanding pharmaceutical market.
Kenya’s richest banker James Mwangi gains $5.3 million from stake in Equity Group
Mwangi, who holds a 3.38 percent stake, equivalent to 127,809,180 ordinary shares, has seen his investment rebound by Ksh683.78 million ($5.3 million) over the past seven weeks.
Luxury apartments worth $7.7 million handed over by firm linked to Kenyan billionaire heiress Mary-Ann Musangi
The luxury units are priced between Ksh36 million ($280,000) and Ksh52 million ($404,000), reflecting a significant increase in value.
Kenyan executive Peter Ndegwa-led Safaricom resumes talks with Starlink as competition heats up
This comes as Safaricom confronts an increasingly competitive environment in its home market, where it has historically maintained a stronghold.
South African executive John Copelyn-led Southern Sun plans $58.3-million revitalization investment
The redevelopment initiative includes extensive renovations not only for the Elangeni and Maharani hotels but also for other Southern Sun-managed properties nearby.
NCBA, backed by Kenya’s richest families, to provide digital skills training for 3,000 employees
This initiative marks a significant step in the bank’s commitment to enhancing its workforce’s expertise in emerging technologies.
Kenyan tycoon Peter Ndegwa-led Safaricom secures second $116-million sustainability-linked loan
This follows a similar loan obtained last year, bringing the total to Ksh30 billion ($232.2 million).
Hassanein Hiridjee’s AXIAN Group completes stake acquisition in Ivorian insurance startup
The acquisition, finalized in mid-July 2024, positions AXIAN as WiASSUR’s second-largest shareholder and grants the conglomerate a governance role.
Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Foods expands pasta production with strategic FAVA deal
The agreement will see BUA Foods more than double its current output from 400,000 tonnes to 900,000 tonnes per year.