Namibian tycoon Quinton van Rooyen’s Trustco to spearhead $75-million investment in Meya diamond mine
Meya Mining, a Trustco subsidiary led by van Rooyen, presently holds an extensive mining license covering 129 square kilometers in Sierra Leone.
Egyptian tycoon Medhat Khalil suffers staggering $41.5-million loss in 2023
The decline in Raya Holding’s shares and the resulting impact on Khalil’s net worth underscores the challenges investors face amid the current economic climate.
Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Cement soars with more than $280 million in revenue and record-breaking profits
BUA Cement’s robust financial performance underscores its ability to weather challenges and solidifies its position as a key player in the Nigerian cement industry.
Egyptian billionaire Ahmed Ezz gains $137 million as Ezz Steel shares surge
Ezz holds a majority 60.7-percent stake in Ezz Steel, or 329,816,198 shares.
Centum, linked to Chris Kirubi’s heirs, acquires 4.64 million shares under share buyback program
The late Kirubi, a prominent Kenyan tycoon and serial investor, owned a 31-percent stake in Centum Investments before his passing in 2021 at 80.
Tanzanian gold magnate Ketan Patel suffers $2.3-million loss as Shanta Gold shares retreat
Patel, the founder of the Tanzania-based mining company, presently holds a 4.22-percent stake in Shanta Gold, or 44,274,017 ordinary shares.
Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed’s net worth surges by $100 million in 107 days
Al Fayed’s net worth has soared by $100 million, reaching $2.1 billion from $2 billion on April 10.
Telkom to join forces with South African gov’t following Sipho Maseko’s multimillion-dollar bid
The recent developments come after Maseko, through his firm Afrifund Investments, made a bold bid to acquire a 35-percent stake in Telkom.
South African billionaire Saltzman family faces $54 million loss in 83 days
Lynette and Ivan Saltzman, who established Dis-Chem Pharmacies in 1978, presently hold a beneficial 35.15-percent stake in the healthcare giant.
Kenyan tycoon James Mwangi-led Equity Group pours $511 million into social impact initiatives
In the recently presented 2022 Sustainability Report, Mwangi, the group CEO, highlighted the organization’s dedication to prioritizing people over profits.
Pick ‘n Pay, led by South African Ackerman family, reveals $14.1 million in unclaimed cash-back rewards
The latest disclosure of unclaimed cash-back rewards underscores Pick ‘n Pay’s commitment to its loyal customers.
South African-born billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong’s net worth soars by $260 million
This upswing has propelled his fortune above the $9.3-billion mark, solidifying his position as one of Africa’s richest billionaires.
Mauritian tycoon Arnaud Dalias loses more than $1 million in 20 days
Despite this recent setback, Dalais remains one of the most affluent CEOs in Mauritius and East Africa.
South African tycoon Paul Hanratty rakes in over $3 million as Sanlam shares skyrocket
As one of South Africa’s most affluent executives, Hanratty’s stake in Sanlam has surged by more than $3 million in just 52 days.
U.S.-Nigerian telecom tycoon Sam Darwish nets $40 million from IHS Holdings stake
Darwish holds a substantial 4.17 percent stake in IHS Holdings, amounting to 13,905,235 shares.
Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch’s wealth plummets by $600 million in 2023
Akhannouch derives the majority of his fortune from Akwa Group, a multibillion-dollar conglomerate founded in 1932 by his father.