Datatec CEO Jens Montanana has adjusted the parameters of a 2.4-million-share collar as the company's share price experiences a significant increase. This move reflects the company's positive market performance and aims to optimize shareholder value.

Equity Group shareholders have approved a KSh 21.7 billion dividend payout, representing a 35.5% increase from 2024. Additionally, the shareholders authorized the establishment of three new insurance subsidiaries in Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

South African firms are intensifying their investments in Kenya's corporate sector, with planned acquisitions totaling approximately Sh413 billion. This strategy aims to use Nairobi as a gateway into East and Central Africa. Notably, Absa Group has announced intentions to increase its stake in Absa Bank Kenya from 68.5 percent to a higher percentage.

Elon Musk's net worth has reached a record $1.3 trillion following a significant increase in the share price of SpaceX, the aerospace company he founded. This surge in value marks a notable milestone for the South Africa-born entrepreneur.

According to TechCabal, South Africa's largest banks are adopting mobile services to enhance customer engagement and expand their user base. This shift is seen as a strategy to generate new revenue streams amid a stagnating banking market, as banks aim to integrate more deeply into customers' daily digital activities.

During Week 25 of 2026, the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange reported an equity turnover increase of 81.28% week-on-week, reaching TZS 48.99 billion. A total of 9,269,119 shares were traded across 24,326 deals. AFRIPRISE was the top performer with a gain of 11.57%, followed by EABL and NMB. The total market capitalization was TZS 34,234.55 billion, with the DSEI rising by 1.35%. The bond market also saw significant growth, with turnover increasing by 242.08%.