Kenyan tycoon Edward Kirathe’s property firm to raise $10.5 million from investors
Established in 2001 by Kirathe, Acorn Holdings Africa has completed over 65 projects during its two-decade tenure.
5 richest bankers in Nigeria
Billionaires.Africa has identified and ranked the five richest bankers who have redefined the Nigerian financial landscape.
Hani Berzi gains $40 million, solidifying his place among Egypt’s richest investors
Berzi, who founded Edita Food Industries in 1996, owns a significant 41.95-percent stake in the consumer goods conglomerate.
Kenyan tycoon Baloobhai Patel acquires 2.5 million shares in Absa Kenya
At the current market price, Patel’s stake in Absa Kenya is estimated to be worth $4.31 million.
Kenyan real estate mogul Edward Kirathe’s Acorn to transfer $24.8 million worth of properties to I-REITs
Kirathe, a top figure in Kenya’s real estate sector, boasts an extensive 25-year experience in the East African real estate domain.
7 companies linked to South African tycoon Christopher Seabrooke
As a director of firms like Brait and Transaction Capital Limited, Seabrooke leverages his expertise to navigate and drive growth for companies.
Kenyan firm tied to Chris Kirubi’s heirs rakes in $3.7 million from Eurobond trade
Centum Investment, controlled by the family of the late tycoon, diversified its investment portfolio by buying $11.5 million.
South African tycoon Jens Montanana loses $10 million within 47 days on Datatec investment
Montanana founded Datatec in 1986 and owns an impressive 11.98-percent share in the South African tech company.
Egyptian businesswoman Hend El-Sherbini loses $26 million in month as IDH shares plunge
El-Sherbini owns a significant 26.71-percent stake in the company, or 160,250,305 ordinary shares.
5 companies linked to South African billionaire banker Michiel Le Roux
As the holder of an 11.39-percent ownership stake in Capitec Bank, comprising 13,190,043 ordinary shares, Le Roux is among the continent’s richest individuals.
Tunisian business mogul Abdelwaheb Ben Ayed suffers $2.6-million loss as Poulina stake tanks
Ben Ayed owns a beneficial 3.4-percent stake in the Tunis-based conglomerate, making him one of the richest investors on the Tunis Stock Exchange.
South African-born real estate tycoon Barry Stuhler takes $4-million hit as Lighthouse shares plummet
Stuhler, also known as the managing director of Capital Property Fund, owns 9.72 percent of Lighthouse Properties, amounting to 172,699,222 ordinary shares.
South Africa’s Ackerman family faces $22-million loss in just two weeks
The Ackerman family holds a substantial 25.53-percent stake in Pick ‘n Pay, or 124,677,238 issued shares.
7 companies owned by Ethiopia’s richest man, Mohammed Al-Amoudi
As one of the largest investors in Sweden, Al-Amoudi owns Preem, Svenska Petroleum Exploration, and Midroc Europe.
Egyptian Khamis family gains over $50 million from stake in Oriental Weavers
The Khamis family, one of Egypt’s wealthiest, currently holds a majority stake of 40.58 percent in Oriental Weavers.
Egypt’s NSPO acquires $52-million stake in Pakinam Kafafi-led TAQA Arabia
The acquisition comes as no surprise, given TAQA Arabia’s remarkable growth under the leadership of Kafafi.