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South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert gains $900 million in 8 days
With this latest increase in his net worth, Johann Rupert has solidified his status as South Africa’s richest individual
5 luxurious properties owned by at-odds Hollywood power couple Jada Pinkett and Will Smith
These properties contribute to the family’s wealth, with Will Smith’s net worth estimated at over $300 million, solidifying his place among the world’s richest Black individuals.
Nigerian billionaire Olugbenga Agboola backs $205-million African tech fund
Olugbenga Agboola’s involvement in this new fund further underscores his burgeoning influence in the African tech ecosystem.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote moves $687 million from African ventures to Nigeria
This substantial repatriation is a testament to the confidence that prominent business leaders like Aliko Dangote have in the nation’s prospects.
Arrest warrant issued for Nigerian tycoon Cletus Ibeto in $6.1-million fraud case
The issuance of a bench warrant signals a significant turn in the legal proceedings against Ibeto, adding a layer of complexity to the $6.1-million fraud case.
Nigeria’s second-richest man Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Group hits back at Aliko Dangote
Rabiu’s BUA Group counters Dangote’s accusations with a history of perseverance.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola sells $6.4 million worth of Geregu Power shares
This move by Otedola reduced his stake in Geregu Power from 95.56 percent to a slightly smaller but still substantial 95.38 percent.
Oprah Winfrey surges past Jay-Z on world’s richest list with $2.8-billion net worth
Forbes’ latest rankings position Winfrey as the world’s 1,057th richest person, leaving Jay-Z behind at the 1,224th spot.
Mauritian tycoon Arnaud Lagesse’s IBL to invest $60 million in East African buyouts
The move signals IBL’s strategic commitment to the Kenyan market and its broader expansion into East Africa under the visionary leadership of Lagesse.
South Africa’s second-richest man Nicky Oppenheimer hit by $470-million loss in 12 days
Despite the decrease in his net worth, Oppenheimer’s present fortune of $8.48 billion makes him the world’s 247th richest individual and Africa’s third-richest man.
Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga’s oil firm records $175 million in 9M revenue
Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga’s leadership marks continued success for petroleum marketing company Conoil Plc.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert loses another $800 million in 18 days
Despite this recent setback, Rupert retains his status as South Africa’s richest individual, surpassing fellow South African magnate Nicky Oppenheimer.
Cameroonian superstar Francis Ngannou earns $10 million in debut boxing fight against Tyson Fury
Ngannou’s spectacular performance against Tyson Fury sparks speculation of a showdown with Deontay Wilder among fight fans.
Hitesh Anadkat, one of Malawi’s richest men, loses $22.65 million in 21 days
Anadkat presently owns an impressive 35.51-percent stake in FMB Capital, which translates to 872,924,575 ordinary shares.