Fintech firm owned by Robert Smith’s Vista Equity explores $7-billion banking unit sale
Smith is a successful private equity investor and philanthropist.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX secures license to launch Starlink in Rwanda
Musk’s Starlink provides global high-speed, low-latency broadband Internet.
Nigerian tycoon Temitope Lawani-linked Vivo Energy to acquire controlling stake in Engen
Lawani holds a direct 1.55-percent stake in Vivo Energy.
Egypt removes multimillionaire businessman Safwan Thabet from terror list
habet is a well-known Egyptian businessman who founded and led Juhayna Food Industries.
U.S.-Canadian billionaire Robert Friedland considers partner for DRC copper assets
Friedland is the founder of Ivanhoe Mines, a leading player in the mining and precious metals sectors.
Kenyan businessman Paul Ndung’u challenges expulsion from Sportpesa
The move follows a special resolution by Sportpesa CEO Ronald Karauri and other key stakeholders at Pevans East Africa.
Tech billionaire Olugbenga Agboola’s Flutterwave set to launch North African operations
Flutterwave is a leading payment technology provider in Africa.
Nigerian tech tycoon Leo Stan Ekeh secures $184-million contract for 2023 National Census
Ekeh is the founder of Zinox Group.
South African mogul Neal Froneman-led Sibanye-Stillwater gets permit for Finnish lithium project
Froneman holds a 0.074-percent stake in the precious metal mining group.
Kenyan mogul John Kimani-linked Kakuzi gears up for showcase at Berlin’s global trade fair
Kimani owns a 32.3-percent stake in Kakuzi.
Keroche CEO Tabitha Karanja battles state capture in $112.80-million tax dispute
Keroche Breweries is one of the largest producers of alcoholic beverages in Kenya.
U.S. billionaire Robert F. Smith partners with Deepak Chopra to boost Black leadership
Smith is America’s richest Black man.
Herbert Wigwe’s Access Holdings’ quest for growth continues despite Sidian Bank deal collapse
Herbert Wigwe owns a 4.51-percent stake in Access Holdings.
Egyptian businessman Hassan Allam’s firm inks deal with Beko to build plant in Egypt
Hassan Allam Holding is a privately held engineering, construction, and infrastructure firm.
Kenyan banker James Mwangi’s Equity to revamp Spire Bank’s loan portfolio
Mwangi has been instrumental in driving the Equity Group’s growth and success, implementing a range of initiatives and programs.
Aliko Dangote’s cement company, Sinoma join forces to build groundbreaking cement plant
Aliko Dangote is the founder and chairman of Dangote Group, a leading conglomerate with interests in various sectors.