Heading Capitalizing on the Sixth Region: A Strategic Guide to Diaspora Real Estate Investment Africa in 2026 Explore the strategic impact of diaspora real estate investment Africa. Learn how to safely buy or build property in urban and rural markets while avoiding scams. The African diaspora is often referred to as the sixth region of...
MTN Full Control of IHS Towers in $2.2 Billion Deal MTN Group has agreed to complete its acquisition of IHS Towers, taking full ownership of the telecom infrastructure company through a 2.2 billion dollar deal to purchase the remaining 75 percent stake it does not already own. The transaction is part of a broader move...
Dangote $400 Million Equipment Deal Drives Nigeria Refinery Expansion The Dangote $400 million equipment deal with China’s Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group (XCMG) represents a major investment aimed at accelerating the expansion of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals complex in Lagos, Nigeria. The agreement will see Dangote Group acquire advanced construction and heavy machinery valued...
Sanlam Medhold Acquisition The Sanlam Medhold acquisition marks an important development in Southern Africa’s healthcare and private equity landscape. South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe through Sanlam Private Equity has acquired a majority stake in Medhold, a long established medical devices and services company. The deal places one of the region’s most strategic healthcare suppliers under...
Factors That Affect a Sale In every industry, from retail and real estate to professional services and B2B commerce, one question dominates strategy discussions: why do some deals close while others collapse at the final stage? The answer is rarely found in a single mistake or a single advantage. Instead, outcomes are shaped by a...
how soccer clubs make money How Soccer Clubs Make Money: Inside the Business of Football in Africa and Europe Football looks simple on the surface. Fans see matches, players, and trophies. What they do not see is the business system working behind every club. To understand how soccer clubs make money, it is necessary to...
Zimbabwean lithium sulphate plant Zimbabwe is preparing to start operations at Africa’s first lithium sulphate processing plant. The project is being developed by Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe in partnership with China’s Huayou Cobalt Co. It’s a move in the right direction, from exporting raw minerals to processing them locally. The move places Zimbabwean lithium at the...
Sovereign Debt Architecture: Why African Borrowers Pay More The core fact is simple. African governments pay higher borrowing costs than richer countries. The reason is not only market pricing. It is how the global system is built. The term Sovereign Debt Architecture describes the rules, institutions, and market practices that determine how countries borrow and...
Salimo Abdula The Mozambique Titan Salimo Abdula rose from a difficult childhood in Quelimane to become one of Mozambique’s most influential business leaders. His story is simple to tell and hard to match. He took risks when others walked away. He chose to buy the problem and to fix it. That choice turned a failing...
Khaby Lame has sold a major stake in his company, Step Distinctive Limited, in a business deal valued at approximately $900 million. This transaction took place in late January 2026. The buyer is a public company called Rich Sparkle Holdings. This is not a simple cash payment where Khaby Lame walks away. Instead, it is...