Rihanna expands beauty empire with launch of Fenty Hair, targeting $107 billion market
The recent announcement follows Rihanna’s recent visit to Shanghai to promote the April launch of Fenty Beauty in mainland China
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Femi Otedola boosts stake in First Bank parent with new shares worth $7.7 million
Femi Otedola now holds a 7.01 percent stake in the financial services group.
Nigerian oil magnate Wale Tinubu’s Oando resumes trading on Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Oando’s return to JSE is seen as a positive boost for investor confidence and market position under Wale Tinubu’s leadership.
Anthony Joshua eyes $192-million Watford takeover after earning $83 million in past year
The former two-time heavyweight champion, who earned $83 million over the past year, is now setting his sights on the football world.
Egypt’s wealthy Khamis family gains $11 million from Oriental Weavers stake in 6 days
The Khamis family, one of Egypt’s wealthiest, holds a majority stake in Oriental Weavers, a leading carpet manufacturer with a global presence.
South African tycoon Tshepo Mahloele’s Capitec stake declines by $31 million in 48 hours
This follows a $24.84 million loss between May 10 and 28, when his stake declined from R19.3 billion ($1.05 billion) to R18.84 billion ($1.03 billion).
Kenyan businessman Julius Mwale inks deal with Zambia
Mwale, the visionary founder of Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC), has inked a deal for smart cities, mining, infrastructure and agriculture.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote’s conglomerate targets $30 billion revenue
Dangote, whose net worth stands at $15 billion, highlighted the pivotal role of recent restructuring efforts and strategic leadership appointments within the conglomerate.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s ARM completes $3 million share purchase in Canadian firm
The acquisition marks a significant milestone for ARM, underlining its strategic move into high-growth potential mining ventures.
Bank led by Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola recovers $305-million loan from failed bank
Sources within First Bank confirmed that the CBN credited the lender before revoking Heritage Bank’s license.
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.
French billionaire’s firm makes mandatory bid for DSTV parent, MultiChoice in $2.9-billion deal
The tender offer will conclude on April 25, 2025, with regulatory results expected on April 29, 2025, as outlined in a combined circular released earlier this week.
Morocco’s royal family makes over $230 million from Attijariwafa Bank shares
This increase is attributed to a recent surge in the shares of the leading Moroccan bank on the Casablanca bourse.
South African businessman Christopher Seabrooke retires from Transaction Capital
Seabrooke’s decision to retire follows a series of transitions. In December 2022, he stepped down as the group’s independent non-executive chairman
RCL Foods, backed by South Africa’s richest man, to list Rainbow Chicken on JSE
Key Points: RCL Foods, a leading South African consumer goods and milling company backed by South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert, has…
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.