South African tycoon Jannie Mouton’s Capitec stake slumps by $57.4 million
Despite the recent setback, Mouton still holds his position as one of the most affluent investors on the JSE and remains one of the wealthiest individuals in South Africa.
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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu to receive $79.4 million from food business
The $79.4-million dividend which will be paid electronically into the bank accounts of Abdul Samad Rabiu and his son from the group’s 2023 earnings of $210.48 million, is part of a proposed cash distribution by the board of directors.
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi gains $320 million in 15 days
The recent uptick in his fortune is mainly credited to the strong performance of his broad industrial investments in Sweden, Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia.
South African tycoon Barry Swartzberg’s stake in Discovery declines by $10.7 million
Despite the recent setback in Swartzberg’s stake, he retains his position as one of South Africa’s wealthiest businessmen and one of the most successful investors on the JSE.
Firm linked to Egypt’s billionaire Mansour family sells $3-million stake in Palm Hills
MMID divested 39.4 million shares of Palm Hills on April 7, 2024, for a total of EGP141.5 million ($2.98 million) at an average price of EGP3.59 ($0.0755) per share.
Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Foods to distribute $79.5-million dividend
The substantial dividend underscores the company’s dedication to rewarding its shareholders following an outstanding performance in 2023.
Egyptian tycoon Medhat Khalil’s Raya tops $650 million in 2023 revenue
The company’s recently released financial statements reveal a significant revenue increase of 53.31 percent, from $429.22 million in 2022 to $650 million in 2023.
South African billionaire Ivan Glasenberg gains $520 million in two weeks
Glasenberg’s rising fortune further cements his position among the world’s richest individuals.
Africa’s richest person Aliko Dangote says diesel price cut could curb Nigeria’s inflation
By offering diesel at N1,200 ($1), below the market rate of N1,650 ($1.325), Dangote believes inflation will decrease.
Egyptian billionaire Yasseen Mansour gains $1.8 million from Palm Hills stake
This significant increase reinforces Mansour’s position as one of Egypt’s and Africa’s billionaires, solidifying his position among the continent’s financial elites.
Tunisian tycoon Habib Essayeh suffers $1.3-million loss from Euro-Cycles shares
With a 33.6-percent stake in Euro-Cycles, equivalent to 3,293,136 ordinary shares, Essayeh stands as one of the most affluent investors on the Tunis Stock Exchange.
Standard Bank, led by South African banker Sim Tshabalala, seeks banking license in Egypt
Standard Bank’s push into Egypt, a nation of more than 100 million people, follows its strong 2023 financial performance, with headline earnings surging to $2.3 billion.
South African tycoon Jonathan Jawno gains $7.9 million from Transaction Capital stake
This recent uptick follows a period of steady gains for Jawno, during which his holdings in Transaction Capital rose by $7.7 million between Feb. 12 and March 18.
South Africa’s Ackerman family gains $18.5 million from Pick ‘n Pay stake
This surge solidifies the Ackerman family’s position as one of the wealthiest investors on the JSE.
Nigerian businessman Tony Elumelu’s UBA reports $468.8-million profit in 2023
The substantial surge in profit was driven by higher interest income and a notable increase in foreign exchange earnings throughout the year.
Christo Wiese-backed Shoprite joins retailers investing $125 million in startups every five years
Shoprite Holdings is partially owned by South African billionaire Christo Wiese, who holds an 11.63-percent stake in the retailer.