Egypt’s richest man loses $350 million in just six days
The leading Egyptian billionaire has seen his ranking on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index slip following a decline in the market value of his holdings.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s fortune rebounds by $200 million
The surge in Motsepe’s fortune is linked to the performance of his 45.9-percent stake in African Rainbow Minerals (ARM).
Botswana tycoon Gulaam Abdoola’s Turnstar sees rental revenue top $24 million
Turnstar anticipates a significant year-on-year increase in pre-tax profit for the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2024, under Abdoola’s leadership.
One of America’s richest Black CEOs, Craig Arnold loses $6.2 million from Eaton stake
The market value of Arnold’s stake in the company has declined by $6.21 million over the past eight days, dropping from $170.89 million on April 5 to $164.68 million.
Moroccan billionaire Moulay Hafid Elalamy’s Saham acquires Societe Generale Maroc for $793 million
The acquisition marks a strategic shift for Saham Group as it absorbs all activities, client portfolios, and employees of the acquired entities.
South African tycoon Neal Froneman-led Sibanye considers cutting 4,000 jobs in major gold restructuring
Froneman underlines restructuring need to fortify balance sheet
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi gains $320 million in 15 days
The recent uptick in his fortune is mainly credited to the strong performance of his broad industrial investments in Sweden, Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia.
Zenith Bank, led by Nigerian banking tycoon Jim Ovia, to distribute $88.3-million dividend
The record dividend payout underscores its unwavering dedication to shareholder value and its position as a top player in Nigeria’s banking sector.
South African billionaire Ivan Glasenberg gains $520 million in two weeks
Glasenberg’s rising fortune further cements his position among the world’s richest individuals.
South African billionaire Stephen Saad gains $21.1 million as Aspen shares soar
This rise in Saad’s stake underscores his pivotal role in South Africa’s business landscape, placing him among the top investors on the JSE.
Elon Musk’s Starlink cuts hardware price in Nigeria by 45 percent as naira strengthens
The recent crash in hardware prices to N440,000 is linked to the recent strengthening of the Nigerian naira against the U.S. dollar.
Africa’s richest person Aliko Dangote says diesel price cut could curb Nigeria’s inflation
By offering diesel at N1,200 ($1), below the market rate of N1,650 ($1.325), Dangote believes inflation will decrease.
Nigerian tycoon Tony Elumelu’s UBA to reward shareholders with $63-million dividend
The leading lender, led by Elumelu, one of Africa’s most influential business figures, reported a stellar 257 percent increase in profit to N607.7 billion ($468.8 million).
Sibanye mulls $500-million metals streaming deal under South African tycoon Neal Froneman
Froneman underscored the importance of fortifying liquidity buffers to mitigate potential downturns. He explicitly ruled out equity issuance as a means of capital procurement.
Nigerian businessman Tony Elumelu eyes ownership of football club
Elumelu, chairman of Heirs Holdings and United Bank for Africa (UBA), hinted at his intentions during a recent exchange on X, formerly Twitter.
Egypt’s second-richest person Naguib Sawiris gains $130 million in 17 days
Sawiris, Egypt’s second-richest person, added $130 million to his fortune over the past 17 days.