5 companies owned by Somali businessman Ismail Ahmed
Ismail Ahmed is more than just a titan of the fintech industry. He’s a visionary leader, a philanthropist, and a testament to the power of perseverance.
Horn of Africa
Meet Ismail Ahmed: Somali tycoon leading $5-billion payment platform, Zepz
Ahmed’s dedication to financial inclusion transcends the confines of Zepz, positioning him as a true agent of change on the international stage.
Somali businessman Abdirashid Duale’s Somtel launches Somali’s first 5G network
Duale emphasized that this move aligns with the vision for a tech-driven future, positioning the region for increased foreign investment and a flourishing tech scene.
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi gained $3.59 billion in 2023
The $3.6-billion surge in Al-Amoudi’s fortune represents a daily average gain of $10 million throughout the year.
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi gains $170 million in 15 days
The primary driver behind this surge is attributed to the robust performance of his diverse industrial assets across Sweden, Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia.
5 companies owned by Ethiopian businessman Tewodros Ashenafi
Forbes acknowledged Ashenafi’s financial prowess in 2017, listing him among the wealthiest individuals in Ethiopia.
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi secures spot among world’s 300 richest individuals
Apart from his stake in Preem, Al-Amoudi maintains shares in Midroc Gold, Svenska Petroleum Exploration, Samir, and Okote Gold.
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi’s net worth soars by $2.83 billion
Ethiopian business mogul Mohammed Al-Amoudi claims the 268th spot among world’s richest billionaire.
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi gains $320 million
In an effort to unlock value from his early investments, Al-Amoudi is presently exploring the sale of his interest in Preem.
Somali mogul Ismail Ahmed challenges British firm’s money printing contract in Somaliland
Ahmed is the co-founder of Zepz, a conglomerate housing globally acclaimed payment giants WorldRemit and Sendwave.
10 investments held by Sudanese billionaire Mo Ibrahim
Ibrahim, the founder of Celtel International, manages a chunk of his wealth through Satya Capital, a private equity fund and family office.
Cameroonian billionaire Paul Fokam initiates arbitration against DRC over Afriland subsidiary
Fokam is the majority shareholder of Afriland First Group.
South African executive Nishlan Samujh earns $5.4-million salary at Investec
Beyond his executive and governance responsibilities, Samujh holds a substantial 3.13-percent stake in Investec.
Somali tycoon Abdirashid Duale’s Dahabshiil inaugurates $100-million oil terminal
Duale, Dahabshiil Group’s CEO, emphasized the oil terminal’s transformative potential for the Horn of Africa.
7 companies owned by Ethiopia’s richest man, Mohammed Al-Amoudi
As one of the largest investors in Sweden, Al-Amoudi owns Preem, Svenska Petroleum Exploration, and Midroc Europe.
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi makes shocking comeback on Bloomberg’s 500 richest list
The recent upswing in Al-Amoudi’s wealth follows a temporary exit from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.