Egyptian businessman Medhat Khalil loses $8.6 million from Raya Holdings stake
Despite this recent downturn, Khalil remains a notable investor in the Egyptian Exchange and continues to be recognized among the country’s wealthiest individuals.
Nigerian president appoints country’s richest banker to head student loan fund
With Ovia in charge, the fund aims to remove financial barriers hindering students’ educational ambitions.
South African businessman loses $5 million in Sabvest Capital investments
Despite the recent decline in his stake, Seabrooke remains a prominent South African business leader and a top investor on the JSE.
Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank stake sees $14.63-million drop amid share price fall
Despite this setback, Ovia retains his status as Nigeria’s richest banker, underscoring his success as a leading businessman in the nation.
Egyptian tycoon Hani Berzi loses over $21 million from Edita stake in just 9 days
Berzi owns a significant 41.95-percent stake in Edita Food Industries through Quantum Invest BV.
Marketers anticipate Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote to slash diesel price to less than $0.7 per liter
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) expects the Dangote refinery to reduce diesel prices further.
Egyptian tycoon Hisham Talaat Moustafa’s TMG share loses $109 million in value
Despite these setbacks, Moustafa remains a prominent investor on the EGX and a leading figure among North Africa’s wealthiest individuals.
Ezz Steel shares dip, costing Egyptian tycoon Ahmed Ezz $28 million
Despite the drop in his stake’s value, Ezz remains a prominent figure in Egyptian business and a leading investor on the Egyptian Exchange.
Egyptian tycoon Hassan Allam’s group secures additional contract for Amaala Triple Bay Marina hotel
The Saudi unit of Hassan Allam Holding is set to oversee the civil construction, secondary infrastructure, and inground services for the prestigious Marina Hotel project.
Kenyan tycoon Suresh Bhagwanji Shah loses $6.2 million from I&M Bank stake
This contrasts sharply with the $6.9-million profit he made between Feb. 14 and March 26 when the value of his I&M Bank Group stake soared from $23.47 million to $30.43 million.
South African media tycoon Terrence Moolman loses $7.6 million from Caxton stake
Moolman’s stake in Caxton & CTP Publishers has seen a decline of $7.66 million over the last 72 days, signaling waning investor interest in Caxton on the JSE.
Egyptian Egyptian businesswoman Hend El-Sherbini’s IDH posts $84.5-million revenue in 2023
El-Sherbini added that IDH’s core markets of Egypt and Jordan displayed strong growth, indicating further potential.
Swazi billionaire Natie Kirsh’s net worth slumps by $260 million
The $260-million decline in his fortune is attributed to the performance of his 75-percent stake in Jetro Holdings, a New York-based consumer goods holding company.
Backed by Kenya’s richest families, NCBA provides $11.96-million loan to Mauritius firm
Partially owned by prominent Kenyan families such as Kenyatta, Merali, and Ndegwa, the conglomerate remains steadfast in strengthening operations within Kenya while expanding its footprint across the region.
Nigerian real estate magnate Paul Onwuanibe says coastal highway construction unlikely to disrupt resort
Last week, Onwuanibe engaged with key stakeholders, including representatives from the Lagos State Government, Federal and State Ministries of Tourism, and the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing.
Kenyan investment banker Jimnah Mbaru gains $1.2 million in 37 days
Thanks to the surge in Britam shares, Mbaru’s stake in the Kenya-based diversified financial services group is worth Ksh748.8 million ($5.77 million).