South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux faces $251-million loss as Capitec Bank shares decline
Despite the decline in the market value of his stake in the bank, Le Roux remains one of the wealthiest businessmen in South Africa.
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Tanzanian tycoon Michael Shirima dies at 80
Shirima was the founder of Precision Air, the largest privately held commercial airline in East Africa.
Kenyan tycoon John Kimani gains $3.7 million in 45 days
Kimani, known for his diverse investment portfolio, owns a 34.54-percent stake, equivalent to 6,762,133 shares, in Kakuzi.
Burkinabe tycoon Idrissa Nassa’s Coris Bank acquires Societe Generale’s assets in Mauritania, Chad
The latest move places Nassa-led bank as a key player among the new generation of emerging lenders.
CEO of MTN, Africa’s largest telecom group, rakes in $1.1-million salary in 2022
Ralph Mupita’s annual remuneration dropped significantly to $1.13 million in 2022, compared to the $1.4 million he received in 2021.
Aisha Bowe, first Black woman to embark on commercial space flight, secures $1-billion contract
Bowe made history in 2022 as the first Black woman confirmed to fly with Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin commercial spacecraft company.
Swazi billionaire Natie Kirsh hit hard as year-to-date wealth losses surpass $170 million
Kirsh’s stake in Jetro Holdings is worth $4.76 billion, accounting for the majority of his $7.28-billion fortune.
Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga’s stake in Conoil soars by $59.7 million
Adenuga holds a majority 74.4-percent stake in the company, solidifying his position as a leading investor on the Nigerian Exchange.
South African tech tycoon Zak Calisto scores $60-million gain as Karooooo shares surge
Calisto’s stake in Karooooo has risen by an impressive $60.6 million, growing by 12.5 percent from $485.7 million to $546.3 million.
Nigerian ‘tycoon’ Dozy Mmobuosi allegedly running fraudulent company — Hindenburg Research
Mmobuosi is interested in acquiring the English Football League (EFL) club Sheffield United for more than $110 million.
Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu raises $500 million to boost cement production
Rabiu’s company, BUA Cement, will develop two new, energy-efficient cement production lines at its plant in Sokoto State.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker loses $26.4 million as Naspers shares decline
Bekker is one of the richest businessmen in South Africa and the entire African continent.
Nigerian venture capitalist Adeyemi Ajao named to Forbes Midas List
Ajao, founder and managing partner of Base10 Partners, is the first Black person to make the Forbes Midas List.
The 9 richest Black women in America in 2023
From media mogul and entertainers to sport icons and software developers, meet the nine richest Black women in America in 2023.
African billionaires and presidents gather in Abidjan for The Africa CEO Forum
The Africa CEO Forum aims to define an African response to global crises.
South Africa’s Ackerman family suffers $157-million loss from Pick ‘n Pay stake
Despite this setback, the Ackerman family remains among the country’s richest families and top investors on the local bourse.