Companies in Africa
Based on factors such as revenue, market capitalization, brand value, and industry, the top 10 companies in Africa can vary. Here are some of the leading companies in Africa, ranked by revenue and market capitalization:
1.Naspers (South Africa) – A media and internet company that operates in more than 130 countries, with its primary business being video entertainment, including Showmax, DStv, and SuperSport.
2.MTN Group (South Africa) – A mobile telecommunications company operating in Africa and the Middle East, with over 257 million subscribers across 21 countries in Africa and the Middle East.
3.Anglo American plc (South Africa) – A global mining company that operates in Africa, South America, and Australia, with its primary products including iron ore, copper, and diamonds.
4.Sasol (South Africa) – A multinational chemical and energy company with operations in 30 countries, with its primary products including liquid fuels, chemicals, and electricity.
5.Standard Bank Group (South Africa) – A financial services company that operates in 20 African countries, with its primary businesses including personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking, and wealth management.
6.Shoprite Holdings (South Africa) – A retail company that operates in 15 African countries, with its primary business being grocery retail, including supermarkets and hypermarkets.
7.Dangote Group (Nigeria) – A diversified conglomerate with interests in cement, sugar, salt, flour, and packaging, and the largest cement manufacturer in Africa. It also operates in other African countries.
8.Safaricom (Kenya) – A mobile network operator that also provides mobile money and internet services, with over 35 million subscribers in Kenya and the largest telecoms company in East Africa.
9.FirstRand (South Africa) – A financial services company that operates in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Mozambique, with its primary businesses including personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking, and wealth management.
10.Bidvest Group (South Africa) – A diversified conglomerate with interests in services,