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Sim Tshabalala-led Standard Bank to fund $5-billion East Africa pipeline project
As global scrutiny intensifies over fossil fuel projects, Standard Bank’s decision to support EACOP is set to influence the trajectory of similar ventures across the continent.
Nigerian businessman Arthur Eze recovers stolen assets worth millions of dollars
The EFCC upheld the forfeiture of 20 properties, 10 vehicles, and luxury watches to Eze, dismissing appeals by his brothers.
UK impact investor sells $27-million stake in bank founded by Kenyan businessman
The recent acquisition of BII’s stake by the local investor enhances I&M Group’s local ownership and strengthens its market understanding and operational agility.
Namibian tycoon Quinton van Rooyen’s Trustco converts $238-million debt to equity
The financial maneuver follows Trustco’s announcement of a new loan agreement that obviates the necessity for a previously issued cautionary statement.
Digital bank backed by Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe eyes $1-billion valuation
TymeBank, controlled by Motsepe, expects to complete a $150-million funding round by the fourth quarter.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola’s energy firm targets $28.2-million revenue in Q3 2024
Geregu Power’s impressive forecast is bolstered by its plans to expand total capacity from 435MW to 1,200MW.
Egyptian tycoon Hani Berzi takes $15.8-million hit in Edita stake
This setback follows earlier gains made between May 14 and 27, when the value of Berzi’s stake surged by $17.18 million.
Nigerian oil magnate Wale Tinubu’s Oando announces participation in $3.3-billion facility
Tinubu emphasizes ability to create value as an indigenous partner of choice in Project Gazelle as another win for Oando and Nigeria.
Naguib Sawiris-led Orascom Financial Holding swings to consolidated loss in Q1 2024
Orascom Financial Holding has reported a consolidated net loss of EGP 22.81 million ($479,062.20) for Q1 2024.
Femi Otedola’s Geregu Power eyes growth as Nigeria finalizes $1.15-billion power plant sale
The company is in line to acquire one of five power plants being sold by the Nigerian government through the Ministry of Power.
South Africa’s Ackerman family makes $21 million from Pick ‘n Pay stake
The Ackerman family holds a 25.53-percent stake in Pick n Pay, equivalent to 124,677,238 shares.
Pan-African billionaire Benedict Peters’ Bravura to begin Zimbabwe lithium production in 2025
Bravura, owned by pan-African billionaire Benedict Peters, has announced plans to start production at a Zimbabwean lithium project early next year.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola clashes with Zenith Bank over ‘fraudulent transactions’
The confrontation between billionaire businessman Femi Otedola and Jim Ovia, chairman of Zenith Bank, over an alleged multibillion-naira fraud has escalated further.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Brait unveils multimillion-dollar recapitalization plan
The recent move detailed a comprehensive recapitalization initiative designed to reduce the group’s net debt by $123 million, from $323 million to $200 million.
Egyptian billionaire Samih Sawiris sells UAE tourism company for $40 million
The $40 million transaction includes the entire share capital of RAK, which holds leasehold rights to The Cove Rotana Hotel, a 349-room luxury resort in Ras Al Khaimah.