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Seplat Energy will acquire four oilfields as big international groups withdraw from region
Ramaphosa will seek private sector help and more renewable sources to deal with supply issues at state utility Eskom
Discussions between country’s second- and third-biggest telcos may concern competition commission
Partnership with NIH agency is part of effort to expand global access to medicines
Signs of inflation-linked unrest are emerging, aid agencies warn
Move marks waning of Chinese influence in southern African nation
Move aimed at identifying fake passports prompted accusations of racial discrimination
Judge rejects negligence claim after finding no evidence fraud had been perpetrated against African nation
Private hospitals group says offer from shipping group and its biggest shareholder undervalues company
Deal by MFS Africa is further evolution of continent’s rapidly growing fintech scene
Continent’s lack of refining capacity compounds effect of turmoil in international markets
Instead of focusing on domestic yields, too many governments have sought to placate restless populations with imports
South African group’s $6.7bn deal for Canadian rival marks latest consolidation of fragmented industry
Demand and prices soar but historic corruption and poor infrastructure hobble export opportunities
The first FT ranking of African companies by growth in revenue, compiled with data company Statista. Plus: digitising informal trade and agriculture; success stories invite investment; banking on the unbanked; solar power shines; will co-working work on the continent?
Ranking of continent’s fastest growing companies highlights how success attracts interest
Businesses are using digital tools and best practice to transform the agriculture sector
Technology and a ‘few to many’ model are reinventing the informal sector’s supply chain
Technology is helping to overcome concerns about potential customers’ creditworthiness
Growth ranking shows change that began before the pandemic has gathered pace
‘Co-working’ hit difficulties elsewhere but could it be a good fit for the continent?
Ukrainian officials allege site hosted ads for Russian military recruitment and goods looted in war
Telecoms group is not without competition but digital banking shows great potential to boost revenues
From digitising informal trade to fintech and mining, our inaugural list reflects trends on the continent
Addis Ababa seeks to open up state-dominated economy as it tries to recover economic momentum
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