Kenyan tycoon Edward Kirathe’s Acorn plans expansion for student hostels in Nairobi
Kirathe’s influence in Kenya’s real estate sector spans 25 years, making him a prominent figure in the East African real estate domain.
Egyptian billionaire Yasseen Mansour loses $1.5 million from stake in real estate firm
Mansour owns a substantial 6.87-percent stake in Palm Hills Development, or 202,291,698 ordinary shares.
Ugandan tycoon Charles Mbire suffers $2.4-million loss from MTN Uganda stake
The market value of Mbire’s 3.99-percent stake in MTN Uganda has declined $43.89 million on Jan. 1 to $41.45 million.
Kenyan tycoon Ahmed Hashi’s Hashi Energy set for auction over $35-million debt
Founded in 1991 by Hashi and his wife, Fatuma, Hashi Energy’s operations have expanded significantly over the past three decades.
Genocide survivors target $50-million estate of Rwandan mogul Felicien Kabuga
The group is seeking to freeze Kabuga’s properties, estimated to be worth $50 million at the time of his arrest in Paris in 2020.
Dangote’s half-brother Sayyu Dantata’s oil firm posts $3-million half-year profit
Dantata, a multimillionaire businessman and half-brother of Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, is the majority owner of MRS Oil Nigeria.
Greek tycoon John Coumantaros faces $18.9-million loss from Flour Mills shares
Coumantaros, a Greek business magnate is among the richest industrialists on the Nigerian Exchange.
African-American mogul Sheila Johnson’s luxurious resort undergoes rebranding
The rebranding effort is poised to reinforce the resort’s position under Salamander Collection, a hospitality management company.
One of Nigeria’s richest bankers, Herbert Wigwe, rakes in $9.8 million in 24 days
Wigwe’s stake in Access Holdings has grown by N7.59 billion ($9.87 million), reaching N55.89 billion ($72.7 million) .
Kenya’s Biwott family sells Yaya Center in multimillion-dollar deal
The late Nicholas Biwott was part of a generation of public servants who ventured into various businesses, impacting Kenya’s economy.
Swazi billionaire Natie Kirsh’s fortune plunges, losing over $500 million
The majority of Kirsh’s investments are held within his conglomerate, Kirsh Group.
Nigerian businessman Pascal Dozie’s stake in MTN Nigeria surges by $8 million
The surge in the market value of Dozie’s 1.6-percent stake in MTN Group can be attributed to renewed investor interest.
Ugandan tycoon Charles Mbire’s MTN Uganda posts more than $60-million profit in H1 2023
Holding a 3.99-percent stake in the telecom services provider, Mbire’s stake in MTN Uganda is $42 million.
Nigerian gambling magnate Adebutu’s daughter faces $1-million loss in Wema Bank stake
Abolanle Matel-Okoh, daughter and CEO of Havilah Ventures, who is also on the board of Wema Bank Plc, holds a 4.54-percent stake in Wema Bank.
Firm led by America’s richest Black billionaire offers $1-billion equity injection to Finastra
Under Smith, America’s richest Black billionaire, Vista Equity has realized $14.3 billion through monetization since 2021.
Egyptian billionaire Ghabbour family gains $33 million as GB Corp shares soar
The Ghabbour family currently holds a significant 62.9-percent stake in the automaker.
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