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Johann Rupert sells $296M worth of FirstRand shares as Remgro accelerates portfolio reshuffle.

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South Africa’s Richest Man Johann Rupert Sells $296M Stake in FirstRand Bank

South Africa’s richest man, Johann Rupert, has sold a major stake in one of Africa’s largest banks, FirstRand, through his investment company, Remgro. The firm disposed of 52 million shares, raising approximately R4.88 billion ($296 million). The sale forms part…

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March 12, 2026

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How M-Pesa Became the Quiet Engine Powering Tanzania’s Digital Economy

Large infrastructure projects often dominate economic headlines. Governments build ports, highways, industrial parks, and power plants to stimulate growth. These developments are visible and easy to measure. However, another force is quietly transforming Tanzania’s economy. It does not rely on…

Published by ttybrandafrica
March 12, 2026

The Basin That Produced 40% of the World’s Gold

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How South Africa’s 3-Billion-Year-Old Gold Deposits Built Johannesburg and Produced 40% of the World’s Gold

Deep beneath the surface of Johannesburg lies one of the most extraordinary geological treasures ever discovered. The Witwatersrand Basin in South Africa contains the largest concentration of gold on Earth and has produced roughly 40 percent of all the gold…

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March 12, 2026

HOWO truck assembly plant in Tanzania supported by Sinotruk and China industrial partnership

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China Deepens Support for Tanzania Industrial Growth as HOWO Truck Assembly Plant Expands

China has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Tanzania’s industrial growth as economic cooperation between the two countries expands across manufacturing, technology transfer and workforce development. The renewed pledge followed a recent visit by China’s ambassador to Tanzania, Chen Mingjian, to…

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March 12, 2026

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US Rare Earth Crisis Deepens as Africa’s Botswana, South Africa and DRC Minerals Gain Strategic Importance

Africa’s vast mineral wealth is drawing global attention after reports suggested that the United States has only about two months of rare earth elements remaining in its defence stockpile. The development is raising concerns in Washington as geopolitical tensions intensify…

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March 12, 2026

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Nigeria has officially secured the hosting rights for the fifth Intra-African Trade Fair 2027.

The Federal Government signed the host agreement in Lagos, the designated host city, in partnership with African Export-Import Bank, the African Union Commission, and the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat. The move places Nigeria at the centre of efforts…

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March 11, 2026

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Burkina Faso Unveils $64 Billion National Development Plan 2026–2030 to Transform Economy and Boost Inclusive Growth

Burkina Faso has launched a $64 billion National Development Plan covering the period from 2026 to 2030, setting out an ambitious roadmap to transform the country’s economy, strengthen stability, and accelerate inclusive growth. The strategy reflects a major increase in…

Published by ttybrandafrica
March 9, 2026

Industry News

Top 10 African Countries with the Strongest Global Soft Power Influence in 2026

Africa is steadily strengthening its voice on the global stage as culture, diplomacy, innovation, and creative industries expand the continent’s global influence. While economic growth and natural resources remain important, many African nations now project power through culture, media, diplomacy,…

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March 8, 2026

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Dangote Cement Sells 10% Stake in Senegal Unit to Government as Revenues Drop 21% in 2025

The government of Senegal has strengthened its presence in the country’s industrial landscape after acquiring a 10 percent stake in Dangote Cement’s local subsidiary, a strategic move that makes the state a minority shareholder in one of the country’s most…

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March 8, 2026

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Meet Sonto Pooe: The Woman Building Africa’s Conscious Beauty Movement

In celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, TTYBrand Africa Magazine has unveiled Sonto Pooe, founder of the proudly African hair and body care brand Native Child, as the cover star of its March 2026 Issue (Issue 12).…

Published by ttybrandafrica
March 8, 2026