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Egypt's wealthy Khamis family adds $17 million from Oriental Weavers shares in 6 days
The Khamis family, one of Egypt’s wealthiest, holds a majority stake in Oriental Weavers, a leading carpet manufacturer with a global presence.
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Egypt's wealthy Khamis family adds $17 million from Oriental Weavers shares in 6 days
The Khamis family, one of Egypt’s wealthiest, holds a majority stake in Oriental Weavers, a leading carpet manufacturer with a global presence.
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Egypt's wealthy Khamis family adds $17 million from Oriental Weavers shares in 6 days
The Khamis family, one of Egypt’s wealthiest, holds a majority stake in Oriental Weavers, a leading carpet manufacturer with a global presence.
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Titan Fincap settles $63.1-million loan with Shoprite shares acquisition
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Neal Froneman's wealth dips amid Sibanye-Stillwater's stock decline
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South Africa’s Sibanye ordered to pay damages over failed $1.2-billion Brazil mines deal
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Absa partners with IFC to launch $50-million trade facility for African farmers
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Mondi to acquire Schumacher packaging assets in $682-million deal, expanding European presence
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Royal Bank of Canada increases stake in South African retailer Clicks
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Safaricom expands M-PESA platform to Ethiopia, boosting regional financial inclusion
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Somali tycoon Ismail Ahmed’s Zepz raises $267 million to expand in Africa
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Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi’s fortune rises $190 million in 19 days
Al-Amoudi’s net worth has jumped from $9.12 billion on April 26 to $9.31 billion as of this report. This translates to an average daily gain of $10 million since April 26.
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi loses $260 million in two weeks
This follows a $320-million gain in Al-Amoudi’s net worth between March 28 and April 12.
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi’s Preem posts $12.6-billion revenue in 2023
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Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi gains $320 million in 15 days
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Ethiopia’s richest man loses $100 million in just 6 days
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi’s net worth has declined by $100 million in just six days, the latest setback in a string of wealth declines.
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