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Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies
South Africa leads the 2026 rankings of Africa’s fastest-growing companies, with Kenya surpassing Nigeria to claim second place. An Egyptian business tops the list for the first time, while fintechs address financial challenges and a solar company serves over 50 million customers across the continent.
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