April 04
Rwanda: Ecobank Registers Rwf7.6 Billion Net Profit in 2023
New Times
Ecobank Rwanda recorded Rwf7.6 billion net profit in 2023, representing a 240 percent increase from Rwf2.2 billion recorded in 2022. Read more »
South Africa: Markus Jooste's Steinhoff Was a Horrific, High-Profile Example of Corporate Capture [opinion]
Daily Maverick
Steinhoff is corporate South Africa's handmaid to State Capture. They share the same DNA -- people who knew better and could have done something chose silence. Read more »
Liberia: Apm Terminals Liberia Lights Up Bright Star Orphanage
Liberian Observer
APM Terminals Liberia proudly announces the completion and dedication of a newly constructed kitchen at the Bright Star Orphanage in Sackie Town, Todee District, in collaboration… Read more »
Uganda: NCBA Monthly Mug Challenge Set for Namulonge
Independent (Kampala)
NCBA Bank will sponsor the Monthly Mug challenge at the MaryLouise Simkins Memorial Golf Club in Namulonge. The NCBA Monthly Mug tournament is scheduled to take place on April 27,… Read more »
Nigeria: Stanbicibtc Declares N2.20 Dividend to Shareholders
Vanguard
StanbicIBTC Nigeria has declared to pay its shareholders a final dividend of N2.20 per ordinary share of 50k each, totaling N28.51 billion for the period ended Dec. 31, 2023. Read more »
South Africa: All Systems Go for Eskom Transmission Arm to Become a Separate Company [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The unbundling of ailing state-run power utility Eskom into three entities has passed a major threshold. The National Transmission Company of South Africa has achieved all the… Read more »
April 02
Namibia: Transnamib's Secretive CEO Recruitment Worries Union
New Era
Cash-strapped rail operator TransNamib has spent the last year looking to replace CEO Johny Smith, who left in mid-2023 after turning down a lucrative fresh five-year contract. Read more »
April 01
Zimbabwe: Motsepe Might Join U.S.$2,9bn Vivendi Bid for Multichoice
The Herald
South African billionaire, Patrice Motsepe, is in talks with Vivendi SE's Canal+ to team up for a multibillion-dollar bid for broadcaster MultiChoice Group, as per sources familiar… Read more »
Liberia: BEA Mountain Donates Agriculture Materials to Kinjor Citizens
FrontPageAfrica
As a means of empowerment, Bea Mountain Mining Company (BMMC) over the weekend presented several agricultural materials to citizens of Kinjor, Grand Cape Mount County. The items… Read more »
Liberia: China Union Admits to 8 Yrs Failure in Liberia
New Dawn
More than a month after the 54th Legislature brought China-Union Investment (Liberia) Bong Mines Co. Ltd to the spotlight for reneging to do the needful, the company has openly… Read more »
Nigeria: United Nigeria Is Next to Fly to London, Says Chairman
Daily Trust
Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines (UNA), Professor Obiora Okonkwo, has said the airline is the next in line to launch flight operations to the United Kingdom. Read more »
March 28
Africa: TotalEnergies At 100 - a Legacy of Destruction in Africa [analysis]
African Arguments
Displacements, environmental damage, and CO2 emissions from projects in Mozambique and Uganda are just the latest chapter in a long story. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Pegs Minimum Capital Bases for Banks At N500bn, N200bn
Leadership
Days after urging Nigerian banks to expedite action on the recapitalisation of their capital base in order to strengthen the nation's financial system, the Central Bank of Nigeria… Read more »
Zimbabwe: SEEF Zimbabwe to Host UK Diaspora Property Showcase
New Zimbabwe
SEEF Zimbabwe is set to host the premier Zimbabwean property showcase in the United Kingdom in the next four months. Read more »
March 27
Liberia: Unfair and Additional Burden!
New Dawn
Two business groups in Liberia have described a third-party engagement charge of 1.2% on imported commodities with Metech Scientific as unfair and an additional burden. Read more »
Liberia: MNG Gold CEO Visits Pres. Boakai
FrontPageAfrica
The Chief Executive Officer of the MNG Gold, Mehmet Nazif Günal, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to President Joseph Boakai at the Executive Mansion. His visit comes weeks… Read more »
March 26
Kenya: Tough Times for the Media, but Resilient Ones Will Remain
Capital FM
By and large, it’s not an interesting time for journalists in Kenya. Journalism in Kenya, just like in the rest of the world, is going through a challenging time… Read more »
Kenya: Ugandan Milk Processor Lato Acquires 100pc Stake in Kenya's Highland Creamers
Capital FM
Uganda-based milk processor Lato has acquired Kenyan dairy firm Highland Creamers. Read more »
Sierra Leone: IWD - Wakanow Group Goes Purple, Offers Special Discounts in Celebration of Women
Concord
- March 6, 2024 - Wakanow, Africa's leading travel technology company, announces support for International Women's Day 2024 by adopting the iconic colour purple across its digital… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Cottco Disburses Another U.S.$1m for 2023 Deliveries
The Herald
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East Africa: Kuramo's 74pc Buyout of Trans-Century Approved By Comesa Commission
Capital FM
The proposed merger between Kuramo Africa Opportunity Kenyan Vehicle Ltd (KAOKV) and Trans-Century PLC has been approved by the COMESA Commission. Read more »
March 25
Nigeria: Exclusive - Binance Speaks On Escape of Executive From Nigerian Custody
Premium Times
Mr Anjarwalla escaped a day after the Nigerian government slammed a four-count criminal charge on him, Tigran Gambaryan and Binance. Read more »
Nigeria: Escape - NSA Launches Manhunt for Binance Official, Nadeem Anjarwalla
Vanguard
The Office of the National Security Adviser has called on the Nigerian public and the international community to provide information that can assist law enforcement agencies to… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Files Tax Evasion Charges Against Binance
Premium Times
The federal government of Nigeria on Monday initiated criminal proceedings against Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform. Read more »
Nigeria: Skymax CEO Bags 'Nigeria's Digital Economy Personality' Award
Leadership
The chief executive officer of Skymax Integrated Network Limited, Chidi Charles Agukwe, has been honoured as a critical stakeholder and driver occupying an important position in… Read more »