Johann Rupert’s net worth falls below $10 billion as Richemont shares tumble
The billionaire has lost more than $286 million in a single day.
COVID-19
Halted J&J vaccine shipment from South Africa to Europe will be returned: Zimbabwean tycoon Strive Masiyiwa
The batch of COVID-19 vaccines was produced by Aspen Pharmaceuticals and shipped from South Africa.
Strive Masiyiwa leads team to unlock $3 billion in financing for COVID-19 vaccines
The financing will be derived from a partnership between the World Bank and African Export-Import Bank.
South Africa can become ‘Singapore of Africa’ for healthcare and pharmaceuticals: Patrick Soon-Shiong
He stressed that the continent can do so by expediting the development of next-gen pharmaceuticals.
Billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong pledges $213 million for COVID-19 vaccine production
The funds will aid the technological transfer needed to jumpstart production in South Africa.
Steel tycoon Narendra Raval pledges free oxygen cylinders for COVID-19 patients in Kenya
Kenya’s health secretary has identified the hoarding of empty oxygen cylinders as an obstacle in the fight against COVID-19.
Gideon Muriuki’s Co-op Bank secures $10 million to spark Kenyan agribusiness
Co-operative Bank and the German impact investment fund eco.business will offer affordable loans to Kenyan agribusinesses.
Adrian Gore’s Discovery Limited ready for next phase of COVID-19 vaccination in South Africa
More than 13 million people need to be vaccinated during the second phase of the vaccination roll-out in South Africa.
Strive Masiyiwa’s free COVID-19 test in Zimbabwe records low turnout
Billionaire Strive Masiyiwa’s efforts to help combat COVID-19 in Zimbabwe’s schools fell short due to poor media coverage.
South African billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong partners Biovac to produce COVID-19 vaccines
Patrick Soon-Shiong looks to deploy COVID-19 vaccines in South Africa.
Egyptian real estate tycoons keep busy during COVID-19 pandemic
Ever wonder what your favorite Egyptian real estate billionaires have been up to during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Strive Masiyiwa’s Liquid Telecom prospers despite COVID-19
Even the toughest crises such as COVID-19 present opportunities.