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Secretive family conglomerates are the lifeblood of African capitalism
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But the tycoon also has his critics

Rostam Aziz, a Tanzanian industrialist, has bought a controlling stake in Kenya's Nation Media Group, one of Africa's largest…

Their companies are conquering the world—and they hate talking to the press

As the continent’s markets mature, high-quality financial analysis is more essential than ever

Los conglomerados familiares herméticos son la savia del capitalismo africano

The longer autocrats stay in power, the worse they become