South African tech tycoon Zak Calisto loses $26 million from Karooooo stake
Calisto, who founded Karooooo in 2001 to provide stolen car recovery services in South Africa, holds a 74.73-percent stake in the company.
Tyler Perry halts $800-million studio expansion in Atlanta after OpenAI’s Sora launch
Perry reportedly expressed reservations about AI’s impact on creative storytelling and its ability to replicate the human touch in filmmaking.
Shoprite backed by South African tycoon Christo Wiese secures $64 million from Standard Bank
The funding, part of Shoprite’s ongoing expansion initiative, is set to address the anticipated volume and logistics demands for the next decade.
South African tycoon Neal Froneman-led Sibanye suffers $2.52-billion impairment
Froneman, instrumental in driving Sibanye’s transformation into a leading producer of platinum, palladium, and gold, presently holds a 0.3-percent stake in the group.
Nigerian tycoon Tony Elumelu urges private sector approach to unlock national asset value
Elumelu’s influence extends beyond his roles at UBA, where he serves as chairman, and other entities like Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc and Heirs Holdings.
Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat names former Warner Bros exec Jay Levine as CEO
Levine’s appointment follows the departure of former CEO Thai Randolph in November, concluding her nearly decade-long tenure.
Bernard Berson drives Bidcorp to record-breaking $6.04-billion half-year revenue
Berson, who has been the CEO of Bidcorp since 2016, commended the exceptional revenue figures and financial performance.
Egypt’s El-Sewedy family hits jackpot with $1.6-billion stake in electric firm
According to Billionaires.Africa, the market value of the El-Sewedy family’s share in Elsewedy Electric has gained EGP4.02 billion ($129.96 million) in the last two weeks.
Companies owned by U.S.-Barbadian musician and cosmetics billionaire, Rihanna
Billionaires.Africa sheds light on Rihanna’s expansive portfolio, unveiling a glimpse into the various companies and holdings she commands.
Kenyan tycoon Adil Popat’s Simba Corp forges new partnership to propel agricultural growth
Simba Corp and Mahindra unveil cutting-edge tractor models across six branches.
America’s second-richest Black man David Steward’s wealth surpasses $10 billion
His recent wealth gains confirm his influential status in the tech industry. With the tech industry’s strong performance, Steward’s net worth is expected to keep climbing.
South African businessman Johan Burger loses $1.37 million from FirstRand stake
Despite the recent decline in the market value of his stake, Johan Burger remains one of South Africa’s most affluent and influential executives within the financial industry.
U.S.-Nigerian telecom tycoon Sam Darwish gains $7.5 million in 14 days
Darwish, the chairman and CEO of IHS, stands among the prominent figures in the African telecom sector, boasting a 4.17-percent stake in IHS Holding.
Companies owned by South Africa’s second-richest man Nicky Oppenheimer
The South African billionaire investor is renowned for his global investments in Africa, Asia, the United States, and Europe.
Egyptian tycoon Hani Berzi rakes in $28 million in 5 days from Edita stake
Berzi holds a 41.95-percent stake, equivalent to 303,323,015 ordinary shares in the Egyptian consumer goods giant, facilitated by Quantum Invest BV.
South African executive John Copelyn earns $1.2-million salary in 2023
Copelyn’s strategic leadership propels Hosken Consolidated Investments Limited (HCI) to a record-breaking 58.6-percent profit surge in 2023.