Dangote’s half-brother Sayyu Dantata’s MRS tops $60 million in revenue in Q1 2024
Revenue for the first three months of 2024 climbed to N79.16 billion ($62.6 million), up from N30.78 billion ($23.83 million) in the prior-year period.
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Aga Khan IV takes $3.5-million hit from stake in Nairobi-based insurer Jubilee
The follows a notable surge of Ksh481.15 million ($3.63 million) recorded between March 19 and 29.
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi loses $260 million in two weeks
This follows a $320-million gain in Al-Amoudi’s net worth between March 28 and April 12.
Africa’s richest man boosts regional growth with seven clinker vessels to Ghana, Cameroon
In the first quarter of 2024, Dangote Cement’s Nigerian operations shipped a total of 178,000 tonnes of clinker to Cameroon and Ghana.
South African businessman loses $5 million in Sabvest Capital investments
Despite the recent decline in his stake, Seabrooke remains a prominent South African business leader and a top investor on the JSE.
Kenneth Frazier’s Merck holdings rebound, surpassing $90 million amid stock rally
Frazier’s holdings in Merck took a hit earlier this month, but a recent surge in the company’s share price has recouped those losses.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux’s Capitec Bank announces $20.37-million dividend payout
This dividend payout underscores Capitec Bank’s commitment to shareholder value creation.
Malawian businessman Hitesh Anadkat loses $16 million as FMB Capital shares drop
Anadkat remains one of the wealthiest investors on the Malawi Stock Exchange and a prominent figure among the country’s most successful businessmen.
Eaton secures $26.6 million in tax credits for U.S. clean energy push led by Black exec Craig Arnold
The award recognizes Eaton’s $200-million-plus investments in clean energy projects and workforce training across facilities in Texas and Wisconsin.
Nigerian tycoon Atedo Peterside’s Stanbic IBTC plans $442.8-million capital boost
A financial services group with total assets of $4 billion as of Dec. 31, 2023, Stanbic IBTC ranks among the top 15 most valuable companies on the Nigerian Exchange.
Kevin Hart’s tequila brand gives $1 million to help small businesses
Acclaimed African-American comedian and entrepreneur Kevin Hart’s ultra-premium tequila brand, Gran Coramino Tequila, has disbursed over $1 million in grant funding to…
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Egypt’s richest man Nassef Sawiris’ net worth soars by $410 million in 9 days
The unexpected surge catapults Sawiris nine spots on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, from 300th to 291st.
South African billionaire Mouton family firm hits $21.3 billion in assets under management
PSG Group is a holding company, with positions in banking, education, finance, and consumer goods. The South African Mouton family owns 24.5 percent of the company.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker’s Naspers stake soars past $320 million
This gain solidifies Bekker’s position as a prominent South African business leader and a top investor on the JSE.
Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank stake sees $14.63-million drop amid share price fall
Despite this setback, Ovia retains his status as Nigeria’s richest banker, underscoring his success as a leading businessman in the nation.