Air Liquide acquires world’s largest oxygen producer; CEO Benoit Potier says ‘key milestone’
Sasol is the world’s largest oxygen producer located in Secunda, South Africa.
African billionaire
Ahmed Ezz sees stake in Ezz Steel surge by $69.2 million after acquiring additional 33.4-percent stake
The acquisition raised his ownership interest in the company to 65.7 percent from 32.29 percent.
Stake of billionaire banker Michiel Le Roux in Capitec Bank earns $263.41 million in 85 days
The shares of the leading South African lender have increased by more than 20 percent since April 1.
Mining veteran David Brown quits as CEO of Zimbabwe’s state-controlled Kuvimba Mining House
The move could jeopardize the company’s future.
Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris’ Fertiglobe joins Abu Dhabi blue ammonia project
The facility with a capacity of 1 million tonnes per annum.
Stake of Zimbabwean telecom mogul Strive Masiyiwa in Econet surges by $62.34 million so far this year
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe’s share price has risen by 187 percent since January.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote moves to expand investments in Cameroon market
The group already has a 1.5-million-tonne cement grinding facility in the Francophone West African country.
Ethiopia-born billionaire Mohammed Al-Amoudi’s net worth declines by $850 million in 53 days
Al-Amoudi’s net worth has dropped from $7.56 billion to $7.54 billion since the start of the year.
Africrypt founders, South African Cajee brothers go missing with $3.6 billion in cryptocurrency
The brothers disappeared shortly after they announced a breach in company operations in April.
Royal Family of Morocco’s stake in Attijariwafa Bank worth $5.07 billion
The bank’s share price has risen by 9.42 percent since Jan. 1.
Emirati investor Hussain Al-Nowais’ AMEA Power launches West Africa’s largest solar plant in Togo
AMEA Power develops thermal and renewable energy in Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
Stake of Kenyan banker James Mwangi in Equity Group gains $7.71 million in 83 days
The gains can be linked to the group’s better-than-expected financial results for Q1 2021.
Stake of Nigerian polyurethane tycoon Samuel Bolarinde gains $8.29 million in Vitafoam Nigeria Plc
Bolarinde led the company’s board between 2002 and 2013 after retiring as managing director and CEO in March 2002.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote moves to tap into U.S., Brazilian fertilizer markets
Several weeks ago, Dangote launched a $2.5-billion fertilizer plant that produces three times more than local consumption.
Air Peace makes paradigm shift in Nigerian aviation industry, says owner Allen Onyema
The company recently added a new Embraer (E195-E2) to its commercial fleet.
Malawian banker Hitesh Anadkat to pocket $698,340 in dividends from FMB Capital Holdings
Founded in 1995, the company is Malawi’s first private bank.