Kobe Bryant’s path to a billion-dollar fortune cut short by tragic passing
At the time of his untimely passing, Bryant’s net worth was estimated at $600 million.
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5 richest bankers on the Malawi Stock Exchange
These trailblazers lead key banking institutions including FMB Capital Holdings, FDH Bank Plc, NICO Holdings, and the National Bank of Malawi.
5 companies linked to South Africa’s first Black mining tycoon Bridgette Radebe
Beyond her leadership at Mmakau Mining, an avant-garde African mining group, Radebe has played a pivotal role in propelling the growth of various companies.
Son of South Africa’s second-richest man acquires Nigeria’s biggest beverage can maker
Prior to the recent acquisition, the Jonathan Oppenheimer-led firm already held a majority 62.5-percent stake in GZI.
5 companies owned by South African mogul Desmond Sacco
Under Sacco’s leadership, Assore Group thrives as a key player in the mining sector, marked by strategic investments and operational prowess.
Skims, $4-billion shapewear company linked to Kanye West, weighs IPO in 2024
Co-founded by Kanye West’s ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, the shapewear company is considering future pathways for growth and expansion.
South African executive Ivan Dittrich earns $5.2-million salary from Datatec in 2023
Dittrich also received a long-term incentive award of $4.1 million from Datatec as a result of his dedication to the tech group.
Michael Jordan ‘no longer’ among world’s top 1,000 richest billionaires
On Oct. 5, the bar for entry into the world’s top 1,000 richest people was $2.9 billion.
South African billionaire Ivan Glasenberg’s net worth soars by $590 million
Glasenberg presently occupies the 281st spot on the list of the world’s wealthiest individuals.
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank announces expansion into France
Founded in 1990 by Ovia, Zenith Bank has become a leading lender not only in Nigeria but across anglophone West Africa.
Luxury on wheels: Inside the exclusive car collection of Africa’s first Black billionaire
Delve into the luxurious lifestyle of Motsepe.
America’s richest Black man Robert F. Smith loses $600 million in 19 days
Smith slips; trails KKR’s Henry Kravis on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Marvel’s first Black female director shatters box office records with ‘The Marvels’
DaCosta makes history as Marvel’s first Black female director.
10 Nigerian billionaires who made their fortune pumping oil
Step into the world of Nigeria’s elite oil magnates.
10 Nigerian entrepreneurs who made a fortune in fashion
From haute couture to sustainable fashion, these luminaries are making global waves.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote makes $800 million in 10 days
Dangote’s $800-million wealth surge and net worth recovery stand out as the Nigerian naira gains momentum, reclaiming ground on the official market.