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Top 10 Richest People in Africa in 2026 as Dangote Leads Billionaire List

Africa’s billionaire class continues to expand as rising stock markets and improving economic stability boost the wealth of the continent’s most powerful entrepreneurs. The latest ranking from Forbes shows that Africa’s 23 billionaires now control a combined fortune of $126.7…

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March 16, 2026

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Africa Startup Funding Hits $575M in Early 2026 as Logistics and Energy Gain Investor Momentum

Africa’s startup ecosystem opened 2026 with strong investment momentum as venture capital firms poured more than $575 million into startups across the continent in just two months. While fintech has historically dominated funding rounds, early data now signals a broader…

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March 16, 2026

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Tanzania launches export hub to connect 100,000 youth entrepreneurs to global markets by 2030

Tanzania has launched a new sourcing and export initiative designed to connect youth-led businesses with regional and international markets. The programme targets at least 100,000 young entrepreneurs by 2030 and aims to strengthen the country’s role in global trade. Government…

Published by ttybrandafrica
March 15, 2026

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Black American Women Entrepreneurs Building Businesses in Africa: From Ghana to Rwanda

The idea of reconnecting with Africa has captured the imagination of many Black Americans in recent years. Social media often showcases colorful markets, coastal homes, and cultural gatherings celebrating the diaspora’s return. High-profile figures like singer and entrepreneur Kelis have…

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March 15, 2026

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Women entrepreneurs drive climate-smart food security near iSimangaliso Wetland Park

Communities living around the iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site in northern KwaZulu-Natal continue to face mounting pressures from climate change and persistent food insecurity. Many households depend directly on natural resources for food and income. As climate patterns shift…

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March 15, 2026

Business

Bongeka’s backyard business grows from 100 to 3000 broilers.

Bongeka Vilakazi’s Poultry Success: Ndwedwe Farmer Grows Broiler Business from 100 to 3,000 Chickens

Entrepreneurship runs deep in Bongeka Vilakazi’s story. The founder of Asandanathi Poultry Farm Pty Ltd has transformed a small backyard poultry project into a growing broiler production enterprise in Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal. What began with about 100 chickens now produces more…

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March 14, 2026

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African Oil and Gas Industry to Boycott Africa Energies Summit Over Local Content, Representation Concerns.

African Energy Chamber Calls for Africa Energies Summit Boycott Over Lack of African Representation

The African Energy Chamber (AEC)– the voice of the African energy sector – is calling for an industry-wide boycott of the upcoming Africa Energies Summit. Hosted by Frontier Energy Network in London from May 12-14, the event has dubbed itself…

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March 14, 2026

Industry News

Breast Cancer Costs Seven African Economies Over $10 Billion in Productivity Loss, Study Finds

Breast cancer has cost seven African economies more than $10 billion in lost productivity, according to new research unveiled during Africa Press Day 2026 held in Nairobi. The findings highlight the growing economic burden of cancer across the continent and…

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March 14, 2026

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Zimbabwe Prepares for Rugby World Cup 2027 as President Emmerson Mnangagwa Meets Rugby Africa President Herbert Mensah

Zimbabwe has intensified preparations for the upcoming global rugby showdown after Herbert Mensah met with Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House to discuss the nation’s strategy for the Rugby World Cup 2027. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between government institutions…

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March 14, 2026

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Guinea Targets Frontier Oil & Power Investment as Minister Aboubacar Camara Heads to IAE 2026 Energy Forum in Paris.

Guinea is positioning itself as one of West Africa’s most promising frontier energy destinations as the government prepares to showcase new oil, gas and power investment opportunities at the upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum 2026 in Paris. At…