Featured
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote plans refinery expansion to 700,000 barrels a day
Dangote's refinery nears 700,000-barrel daily capacity with U.S. crude imports and RFCC unit upgrade at 85 percent efficiency.
Editors' Picks
South African banker Gerrie Fourie steps aside as new CEO takes helm at Capitec
Graham Lee takes over as Capitec CEO as Gerrie Fourie steps aside, remaining an adviser to support the bank’s global and digital growth plans.
Tanzania’s first dollar billionaire, Rostam Aziz, proposes $100 million youth talent fund
Rostam Aziz calls for $100 million youth talent fund and education reforms as he expands Taifa Gas with a $1.9 billion facility in Kenya.
Kenyan banker James Mwangi confirms Equity Group’s first UAE branch coming by end of 2025
Equity Group targets UAE expansion by Q4 2025 as part of a broader push to deepen Africa–Middle East trade and investment ties.
Exclusive Content For Paid Supporters
U.S.-Nigerian telecom executive Sam Darwish’s stake in IHS gains nearly $6 million
The recent rally has driven Sam Darwish’s stake to nearly $50 million.
Ghabbour family, one of Egypt’s wealthiest, gains $21.5 million from GB Corp.
The recent rally in GB Corp.’s shares has pushed the Ghabbour family’s stake to nearly $234 million.
Alan Pullinger, South African banker, sees stake in FirstRand dip below $30 million
The decline in Pullinger’s stake reflects the broader uncertainty among investors.
UK court dismisses murder suit against Egyptian billionaire Hisham Talaat Moustafa
UK court clears Egyptian billionaire Hisham Talaat Moustafa in civil suit linked to Suzanne Tamim’s 2008 killing.
Egypt’s Khamis family gains nearly $17 million from Oriental Weavers stake
Khamis family stake in Oriental Weavers jumps $16.75 million as shares rally on AI showroom and digital expansion plans.
Egyptian tycoon Ahmed El-Sewedy-led electric company wins contract for mega rail project
Elsewedy will handle the full HVAC delivery scope—supply, copper piping installation, start-up, commissioning, and after-sales service—ensuring seamless execution.
Moroccan billionaire Anas Sefrioui's stake in ADH rebounds above $1 billion
ADH stock rebound lifts Anas Sefrioui’s stake above $1 billion, signaling renewed confidence in Morocco’s real estate market.
Central bank cracks down on son of Algeria’s richest man
Omar Rebrab barred from business roles as Algeria’s central bank enforces freeze amid misconduct probe.
Algerian-born French beauty mogul Sue Nabi’s Coty stake swells by $13 million
Coty CEO Sue Nabi’s stake rose to nearly $160 million after a nearly 9% stock increase, signaling growing investor confidence in the beauty giant’s direction.
Egyptian billionaire Samih Sawiris’ Mamula Island enters new era with Banyan Group
Egyptian billionaire Samih Sawiris’ Mamula Island hotel begins a Banyan Tree rebrand after a seven-year restoration of the historic fortress.
Egyptian billionaire Hisham Talaat Moustafa’s TMG shares top $1 billion again
Hisham Talaat Moustafa's stake in TMG rebounds above $1 billion after a 10% share rally, adding $95 million in 22 days.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote plans refinery expansion to 700,000 barrels a day
Dangote's refinery nears 700,000-barrel daily capacity with U.S. crude imports and RFCC unit upgrade at 85 percent efficiency.
Meet John Dabiri, the Nigerian-born genius with $3 million shares in Nvidia
Nigerian-American scientist John Dabiri holds $3 million in Nvidia stock and brings bioengineering insights to the AI chip giant’s board.
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, gains $414 million in 24 hours
Dangote's net worth jumped $414 million in a day as investors poured into cement and sugar stocks on the Nigerian Exchange.
Zenith Bank stake held by Nigeria’s richest bank founder Jim Ovia nears $250 million
Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank stake nears $250 million as investor confidence boosts shares 32% in under a month.
Nigerian businessman Oba Otudeko exits First HoldCo in multimillion-dollar deal
Oba Otudeko exits First Holdco in a $211 million deal, clearing the path for Femi Otedola to tighten control of Nigeria’s oldest banking group.
Femi Otedola’s quiet power move spurs $211 million block trade on NGX
Rare $211.7 million block trade on NGX signals changing control at First HoldCo as longtime shareholders quietly exit.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola details rise to success in upcoming autobiography
Femi Otedola reveals lessons, risks, and defining moments in business in his long-awaited autobiography.
Nigeria’s Sijuwade royal family, one of Africa’s richest, grows fortune to $240 million over decade
Royal heirs grow Sijuwade family fortune to $240 million through energy, real estate, and construction investments across Nigeria and beyond.
Kenyan businessman Peter Munga faces eviction from 75-acre property
Court orders Peter Munga to vacate 75-acre school land after Del Monte wins a long-standing lease dispute.
Tanzania’s first dollar billionaire, Rostam Aziz, proposes $100 million youth talent fund
Rostam Aziz calls for $100 million youth talent fund and education reforms as he expands Taifa Gas with a $1.9 billion facility in Kenya.
Kenyan banker James Mwangi confirms Equity Group’s first UAE branch coming by end of 2025
Equity Group targets UAE expansion by Q4 2025 as part of a broader push to deepen Africa–Middle East trade and investment ties.
Kenyan tycoon Narendra Raval faces tax blow as cement empire comes under fire
Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu has warned that granting tax waivers without a proper legal basis could open the floodgates to abuse.
Kenyan tycoon Peter Munga partners with Nairobi expressway developer
Kenyan tycoon Peter Munga teams up with U.S.-based Everstrong Capital in $3.62-billion toll road project, marking a new chapter in his business empire.
Family of Kenya's longest-serving spy chief wins $77 million land battle
Kenyan court restores $77 million estate to Kanyotu family, voids fraudulent sale of 500-acre land in Ruiru after forged documents exposed.
Kenyan executive Peter Ndegwa pockets $2.3 million salary from Safaricom
Kenyan CEO Peter Ndegwa received $2.3 million from Safaricom, reflecting growth in share-based awards despite profit declines.
Tanzanian billionaire Said Bakhresa opens $100 million soya plant in Malawi
$100 million plant to process 500 tons of soya daily, boost Malawi’s agriculture, and reduce reliance on imported cooking oil.
South African banker Gerrie Fourie steps aside as new CEO takes helm at Capitec
Graham Lee takes over as Capitec CEO as Gerrie Fourie steps aside, remaining an adviser to support the bank’s global and digital growth plans.
South African mining mogul Neal Froneman guides Sibanye’s $82 million bid for U.S. metals recycler
Sibanye-Stillwater, led by Neal Froneman, acquires U.S.-based Metallix for $82 million, boosting its circular economy strategy and U.S. metals footprint.
South African executive Duncan Wanblad-led Anglo faces Botswana backlash over De Beers sale
The southern African nation, which owns 15 percent of De Beers, believes it was not adequately consulted on the divestment.
South African retail tycoon Giovanni Ravazzotti’s Italtile stake drops $30 million
Italtile founder Giovanni Ravazzotti sees $30 million stake value drop as shares tumble nearly 7% in nine days.
Econet, led by Zimbabwe’s richest man, to pay $16 million to investors
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, led by billionaire Strive Masiyiwa, announces $16.3 million dividend amid strong data and FinTech performance.
South African pharma mogul Stephen Saad’s Aspen stake sinks under $360 million
Aspen Pharmacare CEO Stephen Saad loses $32 million in 13 days as stock slumps; his stake now worth under $360 million amid JSE sell-off.
South African billionaire Johann Rupert’s Richemont posts $6.3 billion in Q1 sales
Richemont’s Q1 sales hit $6.3 billion, fueled by strong jewelry demand in Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East, offsetting weaker watch sales and flat Asia trends.
South Africa’s second-richest man, Nicky Oppenheimer, is $1 billion richer so far in 2025
Nicky Oppenheimer gains $1 billion, lifting his net worth to $12.6 billion through investments in industry, finance, and African conservation.
Sudan’s richest family, the Elnefeidis, seeks $17 million from the IFC to import wheat
Sudan's richest family, the Elnefeidis, is seeking a $19 million facility from the International Finance Corporation to support wheat imports for its Cameroon business.
Ethiopia’s richest man adds $1 billion, back to Bloomberg list after Preem's deal
The $1 billion rebound not only brought him back onto the list but pushed him up to 455th place.
Preem, formerly owned by Mohammed Al-Amoudi, posts $3.29 billion in Q1 sales
Preem's Q1 2025 sales dropped 8.3% to $3.29 billion, with weaker margins and downtime impacting profits.
Samuel Tafesse: Ethiopian developer behind Africa’s first Marriott hotel
From fixing roofs in Addis Ababa to developing sub-Saharan Africa’s first Marriott hotel, Tafesse has become one of Ethiopia’s top businessmen.
VARO Energy to acquire Preem from Ethiopian billionaire Mohammed Al-Amoudi
This acquisition signals the end of Ethiopian billionaire Mohammed Al-Amoudi’s long-standing role in Sweden’s energy sector.
Belayneh Kindie ventures into Ethiopia’s electric mobility space with 100 e-buses
Ethiopian businessman Belayneh Kindie launches 100 locally assembled electric buses in Addis Ababa, advancing Ethiopia’s clean transit and electric mobility goals.
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi sees Preem stake soar to $4.7 billion
Preem’s newly published 2024 annual report provided fresh insights into its valuation, driving up the value of Mohammed Al-Amoudi’s stake.
Ethiopian billionaire Mohammed Al-Amoudi’s Preem posts $12.8 billion in 2024 revenue
The company reported lower revenue and profit for the second straight year, reflecting weaker refining margins and a challenging market environment.
Latest Posts
South African banker Gerrie Fourie steps aside as new CEO takes helm at Capitec
Graham Lee takes over as Capitec CEO as Gerrie Fourie steps aside, remaining an adviser to support the bank’s global and digital growth plans.
South African mining mogul Neal Froneman guides Sibanye’s $82 million bid for U.S. metals recycler
Sibanye-Stillwater, led by Neal Froneman, acquires U.S.-based Metallix for $82 million, boosting its circular economy strategy and U.S. metals footprint.
Sports Predictions – Between Entertainment and Informed Insight
Learn how to make more from your betting bonuses, like new user bonuses and birthday promos, to enjoy more risk-free gambling and profits.
South African executive Duncan Wanblad-led Anglo faces Botswana backlash over De Beers sale
The southern African nation, which owns 15 percent of De Beers, believes it was not adequately consulted on the divestment.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote plans refinery expansion to 700,000 barrels a day
Dangote's refinery nears 700,000-barrel daily capacity with U.S. crude imports and RFCC unit upgrade at 85 percent efficiency.
Kenyan businessman Peter Munga faces eviction from 75-acre property
Court orders Peter Munga to vacate 75-acre school land after Del Monte wins a long-standing lease dispute.
UK court dismisses murder suit against Egyptian billionaire Hisham Talaat Moustafa
UK court clears Egyptian billionaire Hisham Talaat Moustafa in civil suit linked to Suzanne Tamim’s 2008 killing.
South African retail tycoon Giovanni Ravazzotti’s Italtile stake drops $30 million
Italtile founder Giovanni Ravazzotti sees $30 million stake value drop as shares tumble nearly 7% in nine days.
Egypt’s Khamis family gains nearly $17 million from Oriental Weavers stake
Khamis family stake in Oriental Weavers jumps $16.75 million as shares rally on AI showroom and digital expansion plans.
Econet, led by Zimbabwe’s richest man, to pay $16 million to investors
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, led by billionaire Strive Masiyiwa, announces $16.3 million dividend amid strong data and FinTech performance.
Egyptian tycoon Ahmed El-Sewedy-led electric company wins contract for mega rail project
Elsewedy will handle the full HVAC delivery scope—supply, copper piping installation, start-up, commissioning, and after-sales service—ensuring seamless execution.
Tanzania’s first dollar billionaire, Rostam Aziz, proposes $100 million youth talent fund
Rostam Aziz calls for $100 million youth talent fund and education reforms as he expands Taifa Gas with a $1.9 billion facility in Kenya.
Moroccan billionaire Anas Sefrioui's stake in ADH rebounds above $1 billion
ADH stock rebound lifts Anas Sefrioui’s stake above $1 billion, signaling renewed confidence in Morocco’s real estate market.
Meet John Dabiri, the Nigerian-born genius with $3 million shares in Nvidia
Nigerian-American scientist John Dabiri holds $3 million in Nvidia stock and brings bioengineering insights to the AI chip giant’s board.
Kenyan banker James Mwangi confirms Equity Group’s first UAE branch coming by end of 2025
Equity Group targets UAE expansion by Q4 2025 as part of a broader push to deepen Africa–Middle East trade and investment ties.
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, gains $414 million in 24 hours
Dangote's net worth jumped $414 million in a day as investors poured into cement and sugar stocks on the Nigerian Exchange.
