Heirs Holdings celebrates 15 years of impact, catalyzing transformation across Africa through strategic investments in critical sectors. The group has a $10.2 billion portfolio spanning 24 countries across four continents. (Heirs Holdings) Founded in 2010 by Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, Heirs Holdings embodies Elumelu’s core philosophy of Africapitalism: combining profit with impact, transforming lives, and...

London, October 14–15, 2025 — Africa’s industrial future will take center stage at AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2025, as the UK’s flagship development initiative, Manufacturing Africa, hosts a high-impact investment session: the Manufacturing Deals Pitch Room. This 90-minute showcase will feature a select group of investment-ready African manufacturing businesses pitching directly to a curated...

In a bold move to stabilize one of Africa’s most strategic industrial assets, Afreximbank has committed $1.35 billion to refinance the debt of the Dangote refinery, part of a $4 billion syndicated package. This landmark deal not only safeguards the future of the world’s largest single-train refinery but also signals a turning point in Africa’s...

After revolutionizing the auto industry, space exploration, and energy storage, Elon Musk may now be setting his sights on a new frontier: mobile technology. While not officially confirmed, the so-called “Tesla Phone” is already sending ripples through the tech world. With deep integration across the Tesla, Starlink, and potentially Neuralink ecosystems, the device could upend...

The Democratic Republic of Congo has announced a sweeping modernization plan for N’djili International Airport in Kinshasa, positioning it as a future regional hub. With a brand-new 50,000-square-meter terminal capable of handling 5 million passengers annually—up from just 800,000—the $570 million project marks a bold move toward enhancing the country’s aviation infrastructure, attracting foreign investment,...

Africa is no longer just catching up in financial innovation—it’s setting the pace. In the latest Global Top 300 Fintech Ranking, ten African startups have earned their place among the world’s most promising financial disruptors. From Lagos to Dakar, these companies are transforming financial services with mobile-first, inclusive, and scalable solutions. Here’s a closer look at the African...

From infrastructure to innovation, a new generation of African banks is reshaping the continent’s economic destiny. With billions of dollars in capital mobilized, these investment-oriented financial institutions are financing bold projects—from clean energy and digital highways to cultural industries and industrial parks. More than lenders, they are builders of the new African economy. 1. Afreximbank...

UBA Group senior executives recently concluded the Group’s Half Year Business Review. Held at global headquarters in Lagos Nigeria, Group Managing Director/CEO, Oliver Alawuba, brought together executives responsible for UBA’s twenty-four countries of operation. It was an opportunity to restate the Group’s pan-African strategy, and commitment to further expanding the Group’s coverage across high potential...

Since taking over as CEO of CCA-Bank in April 2023, Marguerite Fonkwen Atanga has brought a bold, inclusive, and transformative vision to the institution. In a complex financial landscape, she is driving innovation, building trust, and expanding access to banking for all. Leadership in a Time of Transition When Marguerite Fonkwen Atanga assumed leadership of CCA-Bank,...