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Coca-Cola HBC’s $2.6 Billion Move Signals a New Era for Africa’s Beverage Industry

Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (HBC) is making a decisive bet on Africa’s future.The company has agreed to acquire a 75 percent stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) from The Coca-Cola Company and Gutsche Family Investments for…

Namibia Pays US$750 Million Eurobond in One Day — A Debt Milestone with Hidden Risks

Windhoek, October 2025 — Namibia has just executed one of the largest single-day debt repayments in its history: a US$750 million (€Eurobond issued in 2015) set to be settled at maturity this month. According to the central bank, the…

Africa’s Financial Giants Earn Redemption as FATF Delists Nigeria and South Africa

After years of scrutiny, reform pledges, and global side-eye, Nigeria and South Africa have finally been removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list — the infamous “dirty-money list” for countries under increased…

Angola Challenges Botswana with Bold Bid to Buy De Beers from Anglo American

Luanda, October 2025 — In a landmark bid that could redefine Africa’s diamond industry, Angola has formally offered to acquire Anglo American Plc’s 85 percent stake in De Beers, positioning itself against Botswana and global investor groups…