Africa’s second-largest economy prepares to welcome Dangote, Mansour and global business tycoons from the U.S.,UK, South Africa, India and Nigeria

The high-profile event expects over 10,000 attendees from more than 70 nations, drawing premier executives to discuss deal-making, innovation, and cross-border expansion
World’s second-largest economy boosts trade with Africa’s largest economy to $15 billion as South Africa grows wary of U.S. ties despite 125,000 jobs at stake

Between May and August, South African deliveries to China climbed by nearly 25% to $5.3 billion, bolstered byagricultural shipmentsthat grew by over 35% to almost $500 million
Africa’s second-largest economy signs new deals with one of Asia’s most technologically advanced nations on clean energy, ICT and maritime cooperation

As the two nations signed several key agreements in Cairo designed to “deepen bilateral economic and sectoral cooperation”
Africa’s second-largest copper producer and UAE mining giant chase bigger deals after $1.1 billion Mopani investment

The companies said they remained committed to the long-term development of Mopani Copper Mines, where IRH holds a 51% stake, and ZCCM-IH owns the remaining 49%
Africa’s second-largest economy secures $88 million from U.S. energy giant Chevron for massive offshore oil and gas exploration

The contract was signed with the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) and witnessed by Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Re
Kenya’s second-largest supermarket opens $116 million share sale as World Bank arm lines up $15 million investment

Quickmart’s offer opened on 5 October, giving investors access to half of a business that has expanded into one of Kenya’s most recognisable grocery chains
Argentina follows Africa’s second-largest economy’s playbook with $350,000 citizenship offer to wealthy foreigners as both countries face high debt levels

The programme is expected to start in the fourth quarter of 2026, with applicants able to make a non-refundable $350,000 payment to the national Treasury or buy $800,000 in public bonds
Africa’s second-largest economy seeks deeper ties with Qatar as Egypt targets Gulf investment in two crucial sectors

During a meeting in Qatar’s capital city, Doha, on the sidelines of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank meeting, Egyptian Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk met with his Qatari counterpart, Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, to discuss expanding commercial ties and cross-border trade
Africa’s second-largest uranium producer doubles its stake in project to 40% as it settles dispute with Australian miner

Under a new agreement signed with Niger’s Mines Ministry, Atomic Eagle will retain a 60% stake and remain responsible for operational oversight of the project, down from its previous 80% interest
Kenya’s second-largest supermarket puts up to 57.5% on sale after rivals collapsed and foreign chains exited

Sokoni Retail Kenya Limited, which currently owns Quickmart, plans to sell two billion existing shares representing 50% of the company through the Nairobi Securities Exchange