Ten Black businesspeople in the U.S. worth knowing aside Tyler Perry, Oprah, and Rihanna
Black-owned businesses continue to thrive and deliver value to customers.
Nigerian entrepreneur Dozy Mmobuosi sued for unpaid debts in U.S., UK
Mmobuosi is the founder of Tingo Inc.
Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris splashes $5.8 million to acquire stakes in Portuguese football club
Sawiris is one of Europe’s wealthiest football club owners.
Billionaire businessman Michael Jordan donates $10 million to Make-A-Wish for 60th birthday
Jordan has been supporting Make-A-Wish since 1989.
Mauritian multimillionaire Arnaud Lagesse’s IBL acquires Kenyan drugs distributor Harley’s
IBL Group is a leading conglomerate with more than 200 brands.
Fintech firm owned by Robert Smith’s Vista Equity explores $7-billion banking unit sale
Smith is a successful private equity investor and philanthropist.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX secures license to launch Starlink in Rwanda
Musk’s Starlink provides global high-speed, low-latency broadband Internet.
Nigerian tycoon Temitope Lawani-linked Vivo Energy to acquire controlling stake in Engen
Lawani holds a direct 1.55-percent stake in Vivo Energy.
Egypt removes multimillionaire businessman Safwan Thabet from terror list
habet is a well-known Egyptian businessman who founded and led Juhayna Food Industries.
U.S.-Canadian billionaire Robert Friedland considers partner for DRC copper assets
Friedland is the founder of Ivanhoe Mines, a leading player in the mining and precious metals sectors.
Kenyan businessman Paul Ndung’u challenges expulsion from Sportpesa
The move follows a special resolution by Sportpesa CEO Ronald Karauri and other key stakeholders at Pevans East Africa.
Tech billionaire Olugbenga Agboola’s Flutterwave set to launch North African operations
Flutterwave is a leading payment technology provider in Africa.
Nigerian tech tycoon Leo Stan Ekeh secures $184-million contract for 2023 National Census
Ekeh is the founder of Zinox Group.
South African mogul Neal Froneman-led Sibanye-Stillwater gets permit for Finnish lithium project
Froneman holds a 0.074-percent stake in the precious metal mining group.
Kenyan mogul John Kimani-linked Kakuzi gears up for showcase at Berlin’s global trade fair
Kimani owns a 32.3-percent stake in Kakuzi.
Keroche CEO Tabitha Karanja battles state capture in $112.80-million tax dispute
Keroche Breweries is one of the largest producers of alcoholic beverages in Kenya.