Deals & M&A 4 articles

Within Deals & M&A, the main subject is transactions that change the ownership, control or structure of companies and assets. The editorial lens extends to mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, takeovers, joint ventures, transaction finance, valuation and regulatory approval. Compared with ordinary corporate expansion, the emphasis instead falls on centring negotiated transactions and changes in ownership rather than organic business growth.

Business

Ke Nako Capital takes major stake in Vox, Frogfoot, and Hypa in R14.4bn private equity deal

October 8, 2026, 7:49 AM

Ke Nako Capital has deepened its role in South Africa’s digital infrastructure, co-investing in Vox, Frogfoot, and Hypa in a R14.4 billion deal. The move shows how private equity in the country is growing up.

Business

NEOPAY grabs 65% of Noon payments to push into Egypt and Saudi Arabia

October 6, 2026, 10:12 PM

NEOPAY, based in Dubai, is set to take a 65% stake in Noon payments. The deal aims to link online and in-store payments for merchants in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

Business

Eric Muriuki to lead Absa Group’s pan-African digital push

October 6, 2026, 7:32 PM

Eric Muriuki leaves NCBA to head Absa Group’s digital growth strategy from Johannesburg, as African digital banking faces major changes.

Business

Foodics ramps up Middle East restaurant tech push with UK and Greece deals

October 9, 2026, 5:05 PM

Foodics has handled $12 billion in GMV and now supports over 40,000 restaurant branches across the Middle East, fueled by recent acquisitions in the UK and Greece.