Egyptian billionaire Khamis family’s stake in Oriental Weavers tops $200 million
Since the start of 2025, their shares have increased by $13.32 million, bringing the market value to $200.36 million.

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Britam, backed by Kenya’s elite, reverses $16 million paper loss on HF investment
Britam has reversed a $16 million impairment loss on HF Group, signaling renewed confidence and bolstering its capital position after strong 2024 earnings.

Moroccan billionaire Alami Lazraq gains $78 million from ADI shares
This is a reversal from early May when ADI came under pressure. Between May 6 and May 22, Lazraq’s stake lost MAD570.53 million ($61.78 million) in market value.

Burkinabe tycoon Idrissa Nassa’s Coris Bank gets $34 million to expand SME lending in Côte d’Ivoire
Coris Bank secures $34.3 million loan from Proparco to expand SME lending in Côte d’Ivoire and grow its $9 billion footprint across West and Central Africa.

Africa’s newest billionaire Zak Calisto gains $115 million from Karooooo’s stake
Zak Calisto’s Karooooo stake rises to $1.17 billion, gaining $115 million as SaaS growth drives revenue and user expansion across 23 countries.