Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote loses $8.7 billion amid Nigeria’s currency woes
This decline is influenced by the recent devaluation of the Nigerian currency — the country’s second devaluation in eight months.
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South Africa’s second-richest man Nicky Oppenheimer gains $200 million in 12 days
With his current fortune of $10.5 billion, Oppenheimer claims the 229th spot on the global list of the wealthiest individuals.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert’s fortune surges to $14.1 billion
The $600-million recent surge in his fortune is linked to the performance of Rupert’s 9.14-percent stake in Richemont.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s ARM reports $157.8 million in earnings
Headline earnings plummeted by 43 percent, falling from R5.17 billion ($275.5 million) in the first half of 2023 to R2.96 billion ($157.8 million) in the same period of 2024.
Led by South African Ackerman family, Pick ‘n Pay set to liquidate Baladakis Stores
As the legal battle unfolds, the retail industry watches closely to see the implications and outcomes of Pick ‘n Pay’s unprecedented move to liquidate a major franchisee in its extensive network.
Billionaire Michael Lee-Chin sells $9.8-million stake from Jamaica’s biggest lender
The sale comes amid NCBFG’s plans for an additional public offering (APO) aimed at issuing between 300–450 million new shares to raise over $20 billion.
Africa’s youngest billionaire plans $150-million investment to boost MeTL Group’s growth
The ambitious plan involves injecting $50 million into planting hybrid tea for export and an additional $100 million into Rwandese companies across vital sectors.
Burkinabe tycoon Idrissa Nassa’s Coris Bank secures $5-million facility from IFC
Under the leadership of Nassa, Coris Bank International expanded its footprint by launching Coris Bank International Guinea in 2021.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola set to build staff housing at Lagos Law School
This move follows Otedola’s recent philanthropic initiatives aimed at supporting education and enhancing national security.
Aliko Dangote explores independent oil trading venture for $20-billion refinery
This strategic maneuver by Dangote is expected to bring about a significant transformation in power and profit dynamics within the petroleum industry,
South African-born billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong gains $800 million in 29 days
The recent surge in Soon-Shiong’s fortune is largely fueled by the notable increase in the market value of his 76-percent stake in ImmunityBio.
Africa’s richest man dedicates refinery road to late Nigerian banker Herbert Wigwe
The announcement was made during a special event titled, Celebrating Herbert Wigwe – A Professional Legacy’ at Eko Hotel, Lagos.
Backed by South Africa’s richest man, RCL to unbundle and list Rainbow Chicken
RCL Foods is 77-percent owned by Remgro, an investment holding company controlled by South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert.
Egyptian billionaire Yasseen Mansour’s Palm Hills posts $51.1-million profit in 2023
Mansour highlighted the company’s record-breaking new sales of EGP59.5 billion ($1.92 billion), indicating a growth of 129 percent year-on-year.
Indian billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal’s Airtel Africa unveils $100-million share buyback program
According to a recent statement by Airtel Africa, the share buyback program will commence immediately, spanning a duration of up to 12 months.
Nigerian energy tycoon ABC Orjiako’s Seplat Energy surpasses $1-billion revenue mark
In light of its impressive financial performance, Seplat Energy’s board of directors has proposed a final dividend of $0.03 per share, along with a special dividend at a rate of $0.03 per share.