Tanzanian med-tech tycoon Dilan Ellegala’s AfiyaSasa Africa to sell controlling stake to U.S.-based Xcelerate Inc.
AfiyaSasa Africa is a virtual health company founded by Tanzanian world-renowned spinal surgery specialist Dilan Ellegala.
East Africa
Nassef Sawiris’ Orascom Construction to build $20-million Heart Care Center in Rwanda
The complex will include a research wing, clinics, operation theaters, pharmacies, an administrative block, laboratories and accommodation.
Kenyan tech entrepreneurs Bendon Murgor, Eliutherius Juma’s Paylend raises $2 million in seed funding
Paylend provides credit access to small enterprises.
James Mwangi’s Equity Bank secures $165-million credit facility from IFC days after buy-in
The credit facility is a seven-year Tier 2, Basel II-compliant subordinated loan.
Kenyan tycoon Charles Njonjo, country’s first attorney-general, passes away at 101
Njonjo died at his home early Sunday morning.
Ethiopian billionaire Mohammed Al-Amoudi loses $855 million in 2021
Al-Amoudi, who is the wealthiest man in Ethiopia, has a net worth of $6.71 billion.
Kenyan court freezes Mumias Sugar lease to Uganda-based Sarrai Group after Julius Mwale litigation
Justice Anthony Ndung’u has temporarily suspended the leasing of the ailing sugar miller.
Tanzanian magnate Ketan Patel loses $5.3 million in 2021 as Shanta Gold shares lose half value
Patel, who founded Shanta Gold in 2001, has seen a $5.3-million loss in the value of his stake since January.
Kenyan tycoon Julius Mwale threatens court action after losing hold over Mumias Sugar
After losing their bid to revive Mumias Sugar, Mwale and Gale are challenging the tender process.
Turkish tycoon Ersin Arioglu’s Yapi Merkezi signs $1.9-billion contract to extend Tanzania railway
Yapi Merkezi Group is a Turkish behemoth founded by multimillionaire businessmen Ersin Arioglu and Koksal Anadol.
Britam Holdings, controlled by Kenyan tycoons, set to earn $123.3 million from sale of Equity Group shares
The deal comes at a premium of nearly 11 percent over Equity Group’s share price.
Kenyan businessman Andrew Ndegwa gains $1.4 million in three weeks from stake in NCBA Group
NCBA Group is a Nairobi-based financial services conglomerate functioning as a non-operating holding.
Kenyan tech entrepreneur Manoj Shanker in pains as Techno Brain loses $60-million Malawi e-passport contract
The development follows a series of public demonstrations against the contract.
Controlled by Kenya’s richest men, Britam now set to divest 4.2 percent of its Equity Group shares to IFC
Britam Holdings is a diversified financial services provider with a presence in Southern and East Africa.
Kenyan tycoon Ashok Doshi, wife sue CBK, Imperial Bank over $8.8-million deposit
Doshi is the owner of Doshi Group, a provider of steel, electrical, water, hardware and telecom solutions.
Mauritian tycoon Arnaud Dalias-led CIEL reports $4.4 million in profits, as Q1 earnings rebound strongly
Dalais, who is the chairman of the Mauritian conglomerate, holds an eight-percent stake in the broad-based conglomerate.