Kenyan tycoon John Kimani faces $1.92 million loss on Kakuzi shares
Beyond Kakuzi, he holds a 5.21 percent stake in Centum Investments and 3.86 percent in Nation Media Group, spreading his bets across multiple sectors.
Magic Johnson’s fortune soars: Net worth jumps $200 million to hit $1.6 billion
This marks a staggering $400 million increase over the past year, driven by a diverse investment portfolio spanning sports, insurance, and consumer-facing businesses.
Junior Bridgeman joins the ranks of U.S. Black billionaires with $1.4 billion fortune
He stands alongside Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and LeBron James as one of the few NBA players to amass a billion-dollar fortune.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola's FBN rebrands to First HoldCo Plc as assets surpass $17 billion
The rebranding reflects a future-focused vision built on a legacy of trust, resilience, innovation, and exceptional service.
Natie Kirsh, Eswatini’s richest man, nears $10 billion after $521 million gain this year
His wealth has now climbed from $9.3 billion to $9.85 billion, adding to the $1.77 billion he gained in 2024.
Diddy sues NBCUniversal, Peacock for $100 million over explosive ‘Bad Boy’ documentary
The lawsuit states that the filmmakers acted with “reckless disregard” for the truth, choosing sensationalism over facts.
Two years after Funke Opeke’s MainOne deal, Equinix unveils $1 billion data center in Saudi Arabia
The announcement was made at the LEAP 2025 tech conference in Riyadh, which brought together participants from 18 countries.
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote’s net worth grows by $201 million in 24 hours
With this latest boost, his year-to-date loss has narrowed to $461 million.
Nigerian tech entrepreneur Victor Alade’s Raenest secures $11 million to expand cross-border payment solutions
This latest funding follows a $700,000 pre-seed round in 2022 and a $2.6 million seed round in 2023, bringing Raenest’s total funding to $14.3 million.
Internet group led by South African billionaire Koos Bekker buys back $196 million in shares
While continuing its buyback program, Prosus is also looking ahead, with plans to invest nearly $20 billion in Europe.
South African tycoon Adrian Gore makes $41 million from Discovery stake in just 8 days
The rebound follows a $22.6 million decline in his stake between January 7 and 19.
Alex Karp joins U.S. Black billionaires worth over $10 billion
His net worth has climbed by $3 billion since the start of the year, rising from $7 billion.
Nigerian banker Adaora Umeoji-led Zenith Bank lists 9.67 billion shares on NGX after hybrid offer
Zenith Bank adds 9.67 billion shares on NGX, capital boost meets CBN requirement.
Sayyu Dantata’s MRS Oil cuts petrol price after Dangote Refinery’s reduction
This follows Dangote Oil Refinery’s recent move to lower its ex-depot price by 6.3 percent, from N950 ($0.64) to N890 ($0.60), after a drop in global crude oil prices.
Egypt’s second-richest man, Naguib Sawiris’ net worth soars past $7 billion
With his net worth now at $7.27 billion, Sawiris remains Egypt’s second-richest man, trailing his younger brother, Nassef Sawiris, who is worth $8.99 billion.
Refinery owned by Africa’s richest man set to hit full capacity in 30 days
The refinery last month announced plans to construct eight new crude storage tanks to secure a stable supply of imported oil.