Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa boosts capacity for cross-border services in East Africa
This underscores Liquid’s commitment to enhancing East Africa's digital infrastructure as competition in the region intensifies.
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote tops Africa’s richest list again
Dangote has reclaimed the title of Africa’s richest person, surpassing South African Johann Rupert, according to Bloomberg and Forbes data.
Kenyan court halts India’s second-richest man Gautam Adani’s airport lease deal
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) filed a joint application urging the court to block the agreement.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe to receive $45.2-million dividend from ARM
The dividend payout reflects a 25-percent decrease from the R1.08-billion ($60.3 million) dividend he received the previous year.
Real estate investment could elevate Anas Sefrioui back to Moroccan billionaire ranks
Moroccan businessman Anas Sefrioui sees $143-million gain on ADH stake
Anthony Leeming-led Sun International posts $52-million profit in H1 2024
Sun International, led by South African executive Anthony Leeming, reports surge in profit, driven by discontinued operations and revenue growth.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola’s FBN Holdings to divest merchant banking unit
FBN Holdings, led by Femi Otedola, is selling its 100-percent stake in FBNQuest Merchant Bank to streamline operations and focus on core banking.
Patrice Motsepe’s African Rainbow Minerals reports lowest profit in seven years
ARM, led by Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe, reports its lowest profit in seven years due to rising costs and a tough operating environment.
Edward Kirathe’s Acorn secures plot for first hostel outside Nairobi
Acorn Holdings, led by Kenyan real estate magnate Edward Kirathe, expands student housing with new land acquisition in Eldoret.
Naguib Sawiris lists Almaza Bay estate for $12.5 million
Egypt’s second-richest man Naguib Sawiris to sell coastal property amid investment expansion.
Adrian Gore’s Discovery stake nears $750 million
South African insurance tycoon Adrian Gore nears billionaire status amid Discovery’s strong performance.
Hitesh Anadkat-backed Letshego to award free shares to employees
This strategic move aims to align employee interests with shareholders and comply with the Banking Institutions Act of 2023.
Battle for Africa’s richest: Johann Rupert’s wealth drops by $900 million, Dangote set to overtake
According to Bloomberg, Johann Rupert edges Aliko Dangote by $100 million, with a net worth of $13.4 billion vs. Dangote's $13.3 billion.
Azza Elsewedy becomes top female investor on EGX with $80-million stake in Elsewedy Electric
Elsewedy claims the top spot on the Egyptian Exchange with stake in multinational cable and electrical equipment manufacturer, Elsewedy Electric.
Ladi Jadesimi's Aradel becomes Nigeria’s latest billion-dollar energy group with $1.2-billion market cap
Aradel Holdings has surged past the $1 billion valuation mark, with its market capitalization exceeding $1.2 billion
Nigeria's Adebayo Ogunlesi joins Forbes billionaires list with $1.7-billion fortune
Adebayo Ogunlesi joins Africa’s billionaire ranks, propelled by a $12.5-billion BlackRock deal.