Africa’s richest: Dangote’s grip strengthens as net worth hits $11.2 billion
Dangote’s status as the richest man in Africa has been further fortified by a noteworthy increase of $200 million within a mere span of eight days.
Bank owned by Kenya’s richest families posts nearly $65 million in half-year profit
NCBA Group, which resulted from a momentous merger in 2019, is partially owned by the Kenyatta, Merali, and Ndegwa families.
South African banker Arrie Rautenbach’s salary at Absa amounts to $2.4 million
Rautenbach owns a minority stake of 0.026 percent, amounting to 218,412 shares in the financial services giant.
5 companies owned by Botswana businessman Farouk Ismail
Ismail, a renowned Botswana businessman, has reshaped the nation’s economy and the broader African business arena.
South African executive scores big with $55-million gain from Aspen Pharmacare
South African executive Michael Guy Attridge (Gus Attridge) has witnessed a remarkable year-to-date gain of more than $55 million from his stake in Aspen Pharmacare
Michael Jordan’s net worth surges to $3.5 billion, surpassing Jay-Z and Oprah Winfrey
With this achievement, Jordan ascends to the position of the third-richest Black billionaire in the United States.
Serena Williams solidifies position among World’s richest as net worth nears $300 million
Looking toward the future, Williams is expanding her horizons beyond the tennis court.
7 assets owned by Cameroon’s richest man, Baba Ahmadou Danpullo
As Cameroon’s richest man, Danpullo continues to play a pivotal role in the country’s economic landscape.
Kenya’s largest landowners, Kenyatta family, face $8-million loss
Through their late father’s estate, Jomo Kenyatta, the Kenyatta family owns an impressive 13.2-percent stake in NCBA Group.
Kenyan billionaire Narendra Raval faces sanctions for inflating steel prices
The Competition Authority uncovered evidence of price fixing, where nine companies, including Raval’s Devki Steel Mills, collaborated to collectively set prices.
Kanye West puts up Hollywood Hills mansion for sale at $3.6 million
West purchased the property, which consists of three bedrooms and four bathrooms, in 2003 for $1.75 million.
King Mswati III of Eswatini left off BRICS summit invitation list
The omission of King Mswati III of The Kingdom of Eswatini from the guest list for the upcoming BRICS Summit has triggered discussions
Nigerian billionaire Olugbenga Agboola’s Flutterwave advances IPO plans
Agboola’s stake in Flutterwave surged to a value exceeding $370 million after the company’s funding round last year in February.
Nigeria’s richest banker loses $158 million to naira devaluation
Despite the fiscal setbacks he has endured, Ovia’s position as Nigeria’s richest banker remains steadfast.
Botswana businessman Farouk Ismail’s loses $6 million from Choppies stake
Ismail owns 14.99 percent of Choppies Enterprises, or 271,691,921 shares.
South African banker Alan Pullinger’s salary at FirstRand amounts to $2.5 million
Pullinger owns a beneficial 0.11-percent stake in the financial services giant — a stake presently valued at more than $20 million.