Kenyan business mogul Peter Munga loses $1 million as Britam’s share price plummets
Munga holds a substantial 72 million shares in Britam Holdings.
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Kenyan steel tycoon Narendra Raval invests $1.9 million in wind farm project in Kenya
Raval’s steel firm ventures into renewable energy with an ambitious $1.9-million wind farm project.
Bank linked to Tanzanian billionaire brothers eyes expansion into three African countries
The Rajabali brothers, considered two of Tanzania’s richest individuals, own a combined 2.6-percent stake in CRDB Bank.
Meet Joseph Rutakangwa, Tanzanian entrepreneur revolutionizing market intelligence in Africa
Rutakangwa’s entrepreneurial journey and the success of Rwazi highlight the transformative power of technology.
Kenyan tycoon Narendra Raval’s Devki Group to build cement plant
Raval founded Devki Group in Nairobi in 1986 as a small steel-processing and trade enterprise.
Uganda’s richest investor Charles Mbire loses $3.6 million as MTN Uganda shares slide
Mbire, the wealthiest investor on the Uganda Stock Exchange. loses $3.6 million as MTN Uganda’s stock price takes a hit.
Jit Bhattacharya’s BasiGo to roll out 16 EV charging stations in Nairobi
The announcement was made during the launch of the firm’s first-ever public charging station in Nairobi.
Kenya’s Ndegwa family overtakes Kenyattas, takes center stage as NCBA’s top shareholder
The Ndegwa family has strengthens its position in NCBA Group.
From family business to multinational empire: Introducing Ylias Akbaraly, Madagascar’s richest man
Akbaraly’s journey from humble beginnings to global empowerment.
Kenya’s Merali family sells 35-percent stake in Nairobi-based batteries distributor
While the aggregate consideration remains undisclosed, the Naushad Merali family received a premium above the market price.
Owned by Kenya’s Mukuha family, Naivas rakes in $15.2-million profit in 9M 2023
The leadership of the Mukuha family has played a pivotal role in the company’s growth.
Swiss billionaire Gianluigi Aponte’s AGL wins contract to manage Zanzibar port
Aponte is the founder of MSC, the world’s largest shipping line and owner of Africa Global Logistics.
Algeria’s richest man Issad Rebrab arrested over foreign dealings
Rebrab was reportedly arrested on May 17 by agents of the Algerian Central Office for the Fight against Organized Crime.
Kenyan banker Gideon Muriuki’s Co-op Bank rakes in $44.4 million profit in Q1 2023
Under the leadership of Muriuki, Co-op Bank has fortified its position as a key player in the region.
Bank linked to Tanzanian billionaire brothers enters insurance market with new subsidiary
CRDB Bank linked to Tanzanian billionaire brothers has expanded into the insurance market with a new subsidiary.
Mauritian tycoon Hector Espitalier-Noel’s ENL reports stellar $33.9 million in profit
ENL Limited reports a stellar $33.9 million in profit, driven by robust revenue growth.