South African tycoon Adrian Gore loses $13.6 million as Discovery shares slump
Gore, who founded Discovery in 1992 and ranks as one of South Africa’s richest businessmen, owns a 7.48-percent stake in the Sandton-based insurance giant.
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South African billionaire Koos Bekker’s net worth dips by $100 million
Despite these setbacks, Bekker remains one of the most affluent billionaires in Africa, boasting a net worth of $2.4 billion.
Net worth of Africa’s top billionaires Johann Rupert and Aliko Dangote plunges below $11 billion
The rivalry between Dangote and Rupert has become fierce, with the wealth gap shrinking from $1.2 billion in mid-June to a mere $100 million.
Nigerian billionaire Orji Uzor Kalu to head Senate Committee on Privatization
Kalu is the founder of Slok Holding, a West African conglomerate with tentacles in shipping, banking, manufacturing and media.
High court freezes assets of Nigerian energy billionaire Ambrosie Bryant Orjiako
Orjiako owns a significant 6.4-percent stake in Seplat Energy Plc, one of Nigeria’s largest energy companies.
South African billionaire makes progress with Cape Winelands Airport
Hersov is set to complete the construction of the Cape Winelands Airport which he acquired in 2021.
South African billionaire Stephen Saad rakes in nearly $190 million
Saad, who founded Aspen Pharmacare Holdings in 1997, owns a 12.5-percent stake in the branded pharmaceutical company.
Egyptian tycoon Ahmed Ezz gains $69 million within three weeks
Ezz owns 60.7 percent of Ezz Steel, making him one of the richest investors on the Egyptian Exchange and one of Egypt’s wealthiest men.
Burkinabe multimillionaire Simon Tiemtore leads acquisition of Orabank
Tiemtore is the founder of Lilium Capital, a private equity firm that is owns Vista Group, which is acquiring Ora Group.
7 assets owned by Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga
Adenuga’s journey began humbly, earning his first million at the age of 26 selling lace and distributing soft drinks.
South African banker Gerrie Fourie gains nearly $24 million in 72 days
Fourie, who is the retail bank’s CEO, possesses a notable 0.89-percent stake in the bank, or 1,027,673 ordinary shares.
Adidas proves it can survive without Kanye West as market cap soars above $35 billion
Adidas’ adept maneuvering following its separation from West has ensured its resilience, with significant gains in share value and market capitalization.
5 richest bankers in South Africa
In the tapestry of South Africa’s economic success, these five individuals are beacons of ingenuity and expertise.
Genocide survivors target $50-million estate of Rwandan mogul Felicien Kabuga
The group is seeking to freeze Kabuga’s properties, estimated to be worth $50 million at the time of his arrest in Paris in 2020.
America’s richest Black billionaire Robert F. Smith’s firm crosses $100-billion asset mark
Under Smith’s guidance, Vista has realized substantial gains, amounting to $14.3 billion through monetization since 2021.
South African billionaire Ivan Glasenberg’s fortune slumps by $490 million
Glasenberg presently occupies the 275th spot on the list of the world’s wealthiest individuals, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.