Africa’s richest man drops off top 100 billionaires list as wealth dips below $17 billion
As of Sept. 1, Dangote’s net worth stood at $17.8 billion, but it has now plummeted to $16.7 billion.
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7 biggest charitable gifts of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola
Otedola’s charity has touched nearly every facet of Nigerian life, from health to education to religion to historic preservation.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe faces $900-million loss in 2023
Despite this recent decline in his net worth, Motsepe retains his status as the wealthiest Black individual in Southern Africa.
Gideon Muriuki-led Co-op Bank becomes Kenya’s second-most valuable lender
Under the leadership of Muriuki, who serves as the bank’s CEO, Co-op Bank has solidified its position as a key player in the market.
7 companies owned by billionaire African energy mogul Benedict Peters
Billionaires.Africa has identified and tracked seven notable assets owned by billionaire Benedict Peters.
Egyptian mogul Khaled Mahmoud’s MM Group plans to enter Saudi Arabian market
Mahmoud owns a noteworthy 10.13-percent stake in MM Group, presently valued at nearly $15 million.
Burkina Faso’s richest man in alleged bid to topple junta leader
Burkina Faso’s richest man Mahamadou Bonkoungou and the country’s leader Ibrahim Traore are said to be at war.
Ugandan multimillionaire Mohammed Hamid faces loss of five-star hotel over $160-million debt
Hamid is the founder of Aya Group, which has interests in milling, food manufacturing, commodity trading and hospitality.
Ghanaian liquor tycoon Kwabena Adjei secures new market in Kenya
Kwabena Adjei founded Kasapreko Company Limited (KCL), an indigenous manufacturer and producer of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, in 1989.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert’s firm to reward investors with $48.2-million dividend
Remgro Limited is a leading investment holding company led by South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert.
African-American billionaire Alex Karp loses $500 million in 8 weeks
The decline in Karp’s wealth can be directly attributed to the sudden slump in the market value of his 2.63-percent stake in Palantir Technologies.
Nigerian tycoon Tony Elumelu’s UBA launches $6-billion initiative to support African SMEs
United Bank for Africa Plc, the pan-African financial services group led by Nigerian tycoon Tony Elumelu, has unveiled a $6-billion initiative.
Nigerian president awards highway project to billionaire linked to Sani Abacha
Chagoury’s success has not been without controversy.
South African tycoon Zunaid Moti counters investigation into Zimbabwean lithium mine, cites valuation up to $1.4 billion
Moti, one of South Africa’s most controversial businessmen, is the founder of the Moti Group.
Alicia Boler Davis: African-American engineer serving on JPMorgan’s board
Davis’ influence extends far beyond her corporate achievements; she is a tireless champion for women in the automotive industry.
South Africa’s second-richest man Nicky Oppenheimer hit by $200-million loss in 2 days
Despite the recent decline in his fortune, Oppenheimer’s year-to-date gain presently aggregates to a substantial $925 million.