Meet Bella Disu: Nigerian business executive leading one of Africa’s largest telecom companies
Under Bella Disu’s leadership, Globacom has positioned itself as Nigeria’s largest provider of digital services.
South African tech mogul Zak Calisto gains $56 million from Karooooo shares
Zak Calisto, who founded Karooooo in 2001 to provide stolen car recovery services in South Africa, holds a 74.73-percent stake in the company
Egyptian billionaire Yasseen Mansour’s Palm Hills signs deal for Northern Coast project
Under Yasseen Mansour’s leadership, Palm Hills reported a $51.1 million profit at the end of its 2023 fiscal year, reflecting a robust 25.9 percent year-over-year increase.
Beyond the game: 5 Black athletes make Forbes’ top 10 highest-paid list
Black athletes are leading the charge, with five securing spots among the world’s top ten. They collectively earned $551.7 million.
Flutterwave hits $3.2 billion valuation under Nigerian tech entrepreneur Olugbenga Agboola
Under the leadership of Agboola, Flutterwave continues its mission to connect Africa to the world and vice versa by simplifying payments.
Moroccan businessman Anas Sefrioui gains $29.9 million from ADH stake
Key Points: Moroccan businessman Anas Sefrioui, the majority shareholder of prominent Casablanca-based property developer Douja Promotion Groupe Addoha (ADH), has seen his…
UAE group offers $558 million for stake in Egyptian billionaire family’s electric company
Founded in 1938 by the El-Sewedy family, Elsewedy Electric has become a major force in the electrical equipment manufacturing sector.
Nigeria to end petrol imports by June, says Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote
Dangote said Nigeria could halt premium motor spirit (PMS), or petrol, imports by next month thanks to the Dangote Oil Refinery.
One of America’s richest Black CEOs, Craig Arnold gains $5 million from Eaton stake
Arnold’s stake in Eaton Corporation has experienced a $5.04-million boost in the market value, thanks to the recent rise in the company’s stock price.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Shoprite stake nears $1 billion again
South African billionaire Christo Wiese has seen the value of his stake in Shoprite Holdings, Africa’s largest grocer, surge over the past…
Companies linked to Africa’s first Black billionaire donate $1.2 million to South African parties
Recent disclosures reveal that companies linked to Motsepe donated heavily across the political spectrum in the first quarter of 2024.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote’s refinery prepares for exports, targets Brazil and other African countries
Speaking at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, Dangote detailed the refinery’s ability to produce a wide range of refined products, including gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel.
South African tycoon Laurie Dippenaar gains $22.2 million in FirstRand surge
This significant gain further cements his position as one of South Africa’s wealthiest businessmen.
Kenyan tycoon Gideon Muriuki’s Co-op Bank eyes expansion after robust Q1 2024 performance
The bank aims to open 15 new branches this year, reaching 210 outlets. Recent openings include Imaara Mall on Mombasa Road and Ugunja in Siaya.
Nigerian billionaire Olugbenga Agboola’s Flutterwave denies losing $7.25 million in security breach
As a security precaution, Flutterwave will notify some customers to migrate their accounts and is urging all customers to enable multifactor authentication, 3D security, and IP whitelisting.
Refinery of Africa’s richest billionaire Aliko Dangote to buy 24 million barrels of U.S. crude
Boasting the world’s largest single-train capacity (650,000 barrels per day), the Dangote Oil Refinery aims to wean Nigeria off its reliance on imported fuels.
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