Jamaica’s richest man awarded $43 million in dispute with Dominican Republic
Jamaica’s richest man Michael Lee-Chin, who is worth $1.3 billion, according to Forbes, made a fortune investing in financial companies.
10 investments held by Sudanese billionaire Mo Ibrahim
Ibrahim, the founder of Celtel International, manages a chunk of his wealth through Satya Capital, a private equity fund and family office.
7 companies owned by Kenyan tycoon Adil Popat
Following in his legendary father Abdul Karim Popat’s footsteps, Adil Popat has risen to become one of Kenya’s wealthiest and most influential business figures.
5 companies owned by John Legend
Legend, the King of Modern Soul, owns businesses in television production, apparel, alcoholic beverages, mobile tech and skincare.
5 companies owned by South African businessman Barry Swartzberg
Billionaires.Africa has identified and cataloged various companies and holdings linked to Swartzberg.
Net worth of Nigeria’s second-richest man Abdul Samad Rabiu surpasses $5.5 billion
With his fortune pegged at $5.54 billion, Rabiu now claims the 444th spot on the global list of the wealthiest individuals.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert loses another $600 million
Despite this recent setback, Rupert retains his status as South Africa’s richest man, ahead of Nicky Oppenheimer.
Botswana tycoon Gulaam Abdoola’s Turnstar Holdings reports more than $11 million in half-year revenue
Turnstar Holdings, headquartered in Gaborone, the capital city of Botswana, is a property loan stock group led by Abdoola.
Ivorian tycoon Bernard Kone Dossongui ventures into cement business in Madagascar
Dossongui’s Atlantic Financial Group (AFG) is a holding company with interests in banking and insurance, agriculture, cement and flour milling.
South African billionaire Saltzman family suffers $34-million loss in 72 days
Since the Saltzmans founded Dis-Chem Pharmacies more than four decades ago, it has grown into one of the country’s leading retail healthcare groups.
Kenyan tycoon James Mwangi’s takes $1.4-million hit from Equity Group stake
Equity Group has become a dominant force in East and Central Africa under the leadership of Mwangi, who owns 3.38 percent of the group.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese loses $46 million from investment in Shoprite
Wiese’s holdings in Shoprite amount to an 11.58-percent stake, valued at over $780 million.
Nigerian businessman Tony Elumelu gains $5 million in three weeks from UBA
Elumelu, with his 7.17-percent stake in UBA, equivalent to 2,450,603,739 ordinary shares, ranks as one of the wealthiest individuals in the country.
America’s second-richest Black man David Steward faces $380-million loss
Despite this setback, David Steward maintains his position as America’s second-richest Black man, trailing behind Robert F. Smith, the founder of Vista Equity Partners.
Investment firm led by America’s richest Black man acquires software maker TRG Screen
Vista Equity Partners, which is led by America’s richest Black man Robert F. Smith, has acquired a majority stake in TRG Screen.
South African tycoon Jannie Mouton gains $27 million from Capitec’s stake in six days
Mouton owns a 5.11-percent stake in Capitec Bank, equivalent to 6,034,518 shares, through his Jf Mouton Familietrust.