Power Play: Johann Rupert overtakes Aliko Dangote again as Africa’s richest man
South Africa’s Johann Rupert reclaims the title of Africa’s richest individual with a net worth of $14.2 billion, surpassing Nigeria's Aliko Dangote.
Britam, owned by Kenya's richest investors, eyes investors with fixed-income dollar fund
This strategic move aims to tap into the growing interest in dollar-denominated instruments.
Mauritian tycoon Arnaud Lagesse guides IBL to record $2.2-billion revenue in H1 2024
IBL Group sees record-breaking revenue of $2.2 billion under Mauritian businessman Arnaud Lagesse's leadership.
Seplat, co-founded by Austin Avuru, nears completion of $1.3-billion ExxonMobil deal
The $1.3-billion transaction initiated in 2022 had faced delays due to Nigeria’s stringent legal landscape and approval bottlenecks.
Gabonese oil mogul Samuel Dossou-Aworet sees stake in Seplat Energy exceed $200 million
Dossou-Aworet, through his wholly-owned Petrolin Group, holds a 13.87-percent stake in Seplat, representing 81,015,319 ordinary shares.
Egyptian billionaire Hisham Talaat Moustafa’s TMG stake rebounds above $1.3 billion
This recovery follows a brief decline of EGP6.03 billion ($124.2 million) between July 9 and Aug. 1
Elon Musk’s Starlink introduces portable kit in Kenya amid expansion push in Africa
Dubbed the ‘Starlink Mini,’ the kit, priced at Ksh27,000 ($210), is significantly cheaper than the existing Ksh45,500 ($354) standard package.
Egypt’s richest man Nassef Sawiris's net worth grows by $1.15 billion
His wealth increase puts him among the select African billionaires whose wealth has swelled by over a billion dollars this year.
Egyptian steel magnate Ahmed Ezz’s stake in Ezz Steel rises by over $100 million
In just two weeks, the Egyptian steel magnate has seen his stake in the steel giant appreciate by more than $100 million amid soaring investor confidence.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola’s stake in FBN Holdings tops $84 million after latest purchase
Otedola’s recent acquisition solidifies his position as the largest shareholder in the parent company of First Bank of Nigeria, raising the market value of his stake to $84.2 million.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola’s wealth grows by $400 million despite naira devaluation
Otedola’s net worth has surged by $400 million since the start of 2024, increasing from $1.1 billion to $1.5 billion, according to Forbes.
Diddy’s legal battles prompt asset sales as he remains in custody
Combs was arrested last week and remains in custody after twice being denied bail.
Vista Equity, under America’s second-richest Black billionaire, joins Blackstone in $8.4-billion Smartsheet deal
This acquisition is expected to deliver substantial value to Smartsheet’s shareholders and aligns seamlessly with the investment strategies of both firms.
Aspen’s 20-percent stock decline costs South African tycoon Stephen Saad nearly $160 million
Saad's wealth drops by nearly $160 million after Aspen Pharmacare's shares tumble 20.17 percent over the past 25 days on the JSE.
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, to open family office in Dubai amid wealth protection shift
The move comes as Dangote, 67, continues to expand his industrial empire, which includes cement, sugar, fertilizer, and a newly operational $20-billion oil refinery in Lagos.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote says he lacks ‘excess liquidity’ to acquire Arsenal
Dangote, a lifelong Arsenal fan and founder of the diversified Dangote Group, made the disclosure during an interview with Bloomberg’s Francine Lacqua.