Rob Hersov backs U.S. aid cuts to South Africa
South African billionaire Rob Hersov backs U.S. aid cuts to South Africa, calls for more sanctions against ANC.
Emeka Offor donates $5 million to fight maternal deaths in Nigeria
Nigerian oil mogul Emeka Offor pledges $5 million to The Rotary Foundation to improve maternal and neonatal health in Nigeria’s high-need areas.
Kola Karim eyes big cashout from Mota-Engil’s DBN Energies takeover
Mota-Engil, a Portuguese construction firm, plans to acquire DBN Energies, an oil infrastructure specialist, from Kola Karim.
Ibidapo Lawal unveils $150 million-a-year aluminum plant in Nigeria
The plant, which is expected to generate $150 million in annual revenue once fully operational, will play a significant role in boosting Nigeria’s industrial sector.
Ivan Glasenberg makes first Glencore share purchase in a decade
Ivan Glasenberg increases stake in Glencore after decade-long gap. His stake is worth around $3.7 billion, making him Glencore’s largest individual shareholder.
Thom Mpinganjira’s FDH Bank stake hits $500 million
This significant growth comes after a notable rise in the shares of the Blantyre-based lender on the Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE).
Barry Swartzberg loses $40 million from stake in Discovery
South African businessman Barry Swartzberg’s stake in JSE-listed Discovery has dropped by $40.1 million, falling from R5.5 billion ($283.8 million) to R4.72 billion ($243.7 million).
Pascal Dozie, founder of defunct Diamond Bank, dies at 86
Dozie founded Diamond Bank in 1990, growing it into a major player before its acquisition by Access Holdings in 2018.
Benedict Peters resolves dispute at Accra Apartment Complex, no arrests, police confirm
Pan-African billionaire Benedict Peters’ dispute over lift access at an Accra apartment complex led to a peaceful vehicle protest, resolved without disruptions.
Abdul Samad Rabiu signs deal for palm oil refinery
The facility will support sustainable practices in agriculture and manufacturing.
Samuel Dossou-Aworet-backed Tullow Oil sells oil assets to Gabonese government
Tullow Oil sells Tullow Oil Gabon SA to the Gabonese government for $302 million.
Africa’s oldest billionaire Natie Kirsh joins takeover bid for Abacus Storage King
The offer, made through his family office, Ki Corporation, values the ASX-listed company at around A$1.93 billion ($1.2 billion).
Johann Rupert loses $3.2 billion as Trump tariffs ripple through global markets
South Africa's richest man, Johann Rupert, saw his net worth fall from $17 billion on March 4 to $13.8 billion at the time of this report.
Court blocks East Africa's first billionaire from recovering $2.2 million from dfcu
This marks a twist in the ongoing legal battle between Ruparelia’s Crane Management Services and dfcu bank.
Sanlam Kenya, backed by Kenyan investor Baloobhai Patel, to raise $19.3 million in rights issue
Sanlam Kenya, backed by tycoon Baloobhai Patel, plans a $19.3 million rights issue to cut debt, strengthen its balance sheet, and revive profitability.
Saltzman family, one of South Africa’s richest, loses $43.95 million from Dis-Chem stake
This follows a previous loss between Feb. 7 and Mar. 10, when their stake dropped by $45.37 million, from $473.47 million to $428.09 million.