Sam Darwish’s IHS reports $440 million in Q1 2025 revenue
IHS rebounds with $439.6 million in Q1 2025 revenue, driven by 25.6% organic growth and improved margins despite naira headwinds and prior regional divestments.
Billionaires Africa
Stephen Saad’s Aspen stake drops $21 million in value
This mirrors wider investor caution amid challenges facing the global pharmaceutical sector and instability in emerging markets.
Black billionaire Alex Karp sells more than $50 million in Palantir stock
The sale was part of automatic transactions to cover tax obligations related to vested restricted stock units.
Nassef Sawiris’ OCI targets ammonia project completion amid $1 billion payout
OCI nears completion of Beaumont ammonia plant and plans $1 billion shareholder payout as part of a wider transformation under billionaire Nassef Sawiris.
Zak Calisto joins African billionaire ranks after Karooooo stake tops $1 billion
His controlling stake in Karooooo has surpassed the $1 billion mark, a milestone first reported by Billionaires.Africa.
Malawi’s richest man sees $89 million decline in FMB Capital stake
The continued slide in the company’s share price on the Malawi Stock Exchange has dragged down his holdings significantly.
Neal Froneman-led Sibanye reports 289 workers trapped in South Africa mine
Details on the cause of the incident remain scarce, but the company is actively conducting safety checks and shaft inspections before hoisting workers to the surface.
Kenyan banker Paul Russo-led KCB Group posts $127 million Q1 profit
KCB Group, led by CEO Paul Russo, posted a $127.9 million Q1 profit, driven by regional growth and digital focus despite non-interest income slipping 9.7%.
Moroccan real estate tycoon Alami Lazraq’s stake in ADI drops by $61 million
Shares of Alliances Développement Immobilier tumble nearly 10% as investor confidence wanes in Morocco’s property market.
Fani Titi-led Investec targets $139 million share buyback
Investec, led by Fani Titi, will repurchase $139 million in shares over 12 months, signaling strong earnings and capital discipline despite global headwinds.
Otedola hails Tinubu, Cardoso’s reforms as FirstHoldCo regains profitability
At the 13th Annual General Meeting of FirstHoldCo, Otedola pulled back the curtain on the scale of his vision.
Aliko Dangote's refinery set to start polypropylene exports
The move marks a major milestone for Nigerian industrial exports as the country shifts from import dependence to value-added manufacturing.
NCBA, backed by Kenya's richest families, posts $42.3 million Q1 profit
NCBA, backed by Kenya’s elite families, posted a modest 3.41% Q1 profit rise to $42.4 million despite loan book contraction and macroeconomic headwinds.
South Africa’s Giovanni Ravazzotti takes $33.6 million loss on Italtile investment
The downturn reflects mounting investor caution regarding the company’s near-term growth prospects amid a challenging economic climate in South Africa.
Mauritian-based firm takes $19 million stake in Suresh Bhagwanji Shah’s I&M Group
Mauritius-based EAGH boosts its I&M Group stake to 15.14% with a $19 million investment, signaling rising confidence in East Africa's banking sector.
James Mwangi-led Equity Group fires 200 Kenyan staff over $11.6 million scandal
The bank, East Africa’s largest by assets, revealed that the affected employees spanned senior managers and junior staff across its branch network and head office.