{
  "id": 5955925,
  "title": "These 10 powerful CEOs lead the largest companies in Africa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/these-10-powerful-ceos-lead-the-largest-companies-in-africa",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-06T08:30:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Nairametrics",
    "slug": "nairametrics",
    "url": "https://nairametrics.com/2026/09/06/these-10-powerful-ceos-lead-the-largest-companies-in-africa/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Stephen Blewett is a telecommunications executive with nearly three decades of experience leading one of Africa's most valuable listed companies. As the CEO and Group Managing Director of MTN Group, a South African multinational telecommunication company, Blewett has been instrumental in its growth and success. The company operates in numerous African countries and has a market capitalisation of approximately ZAR 1.66 trillion ($102.3 billion) as of September 2026. MTN Group offers a wide range of services, including mobile and fixed-line telephony, mobile money, internet connectivity, and value-added services, making Blewett a key figure in shaping Africa's telecommunications landscape.",
  "summary": "Africa’s stock exchanges have grown into a roughly $2 trillion market, bringing together more than 1,100 listed companies across the... The post These 10 powerful CEOs lead the largest companies in Africa appeared first on Nairametrics .",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}