South African businessman Jens Montanana leads Datatec to $5.5 billion revenue
Jens Montanana also acknowledged the challenges faced by Logicalis Latin America, specifically in Argentina and Brazil, which hampered its financial performance.
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South African Ackerman family gives up control of Pick n Pay after challenging year
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Edita Food shares surge, boosting Hani Berzi’s stake by $17.2 million
While Berzi’s stake in Edita Food has climbed recently, investors should be cautious. Year-to-date, the share price is down 3.88 percent.
Nigerian industrialist Samuel Adedoyin donates ICT building to Lagos State University
Explaining his motivation for the generous donation, Adedoyin expressed his desire to give back to society in gratitude for the divine blessings he has received throughout his life.
South African billionaire Stephen Saad loses $28 million in one week
This follows a gain of $32.2 million recorded between April 23 and May 1, when his stake increased from $654.18 million to $686.41 million.
Cameroonian-American NBA superstar Joel Embiid earns $57.7 million in past year
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Angolan businessman Agostinho Kapaia’s group awarded $1.3 billion in contracts over 2 years
Marques, in a letter to President João Lourenço, criticized the award to the Opaia Europa and IDC consortium, both owned by Kapaia.
Nigerian tycoon Tony Elumelu to reinvest $4-million dividend in UBA rights issue
“I’m advising shareholders, as you get your dividends, reinvest a significant part of it,” Tony Elumelu said.
South African executive Gary Nagle-led Glencore to pay Nigeria $50-million ‘settlement’ penalty
Glencore’s legal troubles are wide-ranging. In May 2022, the company settled investigations in the U.S., U.K., and Brazil for $1.5 billion, with $1.06 billion going to U.S. and Brazilian authorities.
Senegalese superstar Sadio Mane rakes in $52 million in past year
This hefty sum comes after his move to Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr, joining Cristiano Ronaldo in the lucrative league.
Botswana-based mogul Jonathan Gibson’s Chobe declares $5.29-million dividend
The board recommended a final dividend of BWP71.88 million ($5.29 million), translating to BWP0.8 ($0.059) per share, according to a recent update.
Moroccan tech tycoon Karim Benjelloun’s Disway to distribute $6.6 million in dividends
The decision follows a recommendation from the board of directors in a recently published financial update on the Casablanca bourse.
Egypt’s richest man Nassef Sawiris’ net worth tops $9 billion
Year-to-date, Sawiris’ wealth has increased by $667 million, driven by the performance of his stakes in Dutch fertilizer giant OCI N.V. and German sportswear giant Adidas.
Moroccan prime minister Aziz Akhannouch’s Afriquia Gaz stake falls below $430 million
Despite the recent decline, Akhannouch remains a prominent investor on the Casablanca bourse and one of the nation’s wealthiest business figures.
Nigerian businessman Tony Elumelu’s UBA distributes $53.4-million dividend to shareholders
During the AGM, the board presented UBA Group’s outstanding financial performance for 2023, which saw the bank become Nigeria’s second-largest lender by assets.