Arrest warrant issued for Nigerian tycoon Cletus Ibeto in $6.1-million fraud case
The issuance of a bench warrant signals a significant turn in the legal proceedings against Ibeto, adding a layer of complexity to the $6.1-million fraud case.
Bank led by Kenyan banker James Mwangi injects $4.6 billion to drive African recovery and resilience
Mwangi, the managing director and CEO of Equity Group, shared details of this ambitious plan during a recent interview in Kenya.
South African exec Andre du Plessis earns $1.7-million salary at Capitec in 2023
Since Capitec was founded 20 years ago by du Plessis, South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux, and leading businessmen Jannie Mouton and Riaan Stassen.
Sibanye, under South African mogul Neal Froneman, loses over half its value in 2023
South African multinational precious metal mining group, under the leadership of CEO Neal Froneman, has witnessed a dramatic decline in its share value.
Egypt’s second-richest man Naguib Sawiris’ net worth falls below $5.5 billion
Naguib Sawiris has seen his wealth figures slump by $350 million over the past 49 days, translating to an average loss of $7.14 million per day since Sept. 13.
Kenyan tycoon Suresh Bhagwanji Shah loses $1.8 million from I&M Bank stake
Shah is credited with transforming I&M into one of East Africa’s leading banking groups.
South African tycoon Jens Montanana suffers $6.4-million loss from Datatec stake
Montanana maintains his status as one of the wealthiest investors on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
Dangote’s salt-processing company surpasses $70-million revenue mark in 9M-2023
As the majority shareholder of Nascon Allied Industries, Dangote’s stake in the salt and seasoning processing company is now worth $117 million.
Ugandan tycoon Charles Mbire takes $2.3-million hit from MTN Uganda stake
The decline in the market value of Mbire’s MTN Uganda stake underscores the challenges faced by investors in the Ugandan market.
Namibian tycoon Quinton van Rooyen faces $8.5-million loss in just one week
Van Rooyen, who owns an impressive 63.94-percent stake in Trustco, ranks as one of Namibia’s richest men.
Egyptian tycoon Ahmed Ezz makes $300 million in 22 days
Ezz, a leading Egyptian industrialist, owns a 60.7-percent stake in Ezz Steel, or 329,816,198 shares.
Nigerian insurance tycoon Wole Oshin loses $1.3 million from Custodian stake
As Custodian Investment’s largest shareholder, Oshin holds a 26.81-percent stake, representing 1,576,662,503 ordinary shares.
Egypt’s newest billionaires, El-Sewedy family gains $374 million in 25 days
Ahmed El-Sewedy and his siblings, Sadek and Mohammed, jointly own a majority stake of 68.1 percent in Elsewedy Electric.
5 companies linked to South African business executive Maria Ramos
Before joining AngloGold Ashanti, Ramos was the CEO of Absa Group Limited, a key player in Africa’s financial services sector.
Egyptian businessman Hani Berzi gains $66 million from Edita stake
Berzi owns a significant 41.95-percent stake in the leading packaged food manufacturer through Quantum Invest BV.
South African billionaire Stephen Saad suffers over $100-million loss in just 72 days
Saad, who founded Aspen in 1997, owns a 12.5-percent stake, or 57,151,972 ordinary shares, in the branded pharmaceutical holding company.