Moroccan businessman Anas Sefrioui gains $242.76 million from ADH stake
This surge in wealth cements his position as one of the richest investors on the Casablanca bourse and among Morocco’s most affluent businesspeople.
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Backed by Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe, Sanlam to acquire stake in Indian insurer
Sanlam’s interest in SGIC is set to rise from 40 percent to 51 percent, and in SLIC from 42 percent to 54 percent.
Nigerian entrepreneur Funke Opeke’s MainOne set to elevate connectivity in South-South Nigeria
This strategic move follows MainOne’s recent accomplishment of landing the 45,000-kilometer 2Africa subsea cable system at Qua Iboe Beach in Akwa Ibom.
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia gains $41 million from Zenith Bank stake
Ovia, ranked among Africa’s affluent individuals, has seen an impressive increase in the market value of his stake in Zenith Bank.
Zimbabwe’s richest man Strive Masiyiwa’s company set to trade in new currency
Masiyiwa is Zimbabwe’s wealthiest businessman and a prominent figure among the world’s Black billionaires with an estimated net worth of $1.8 billion.
Publicly listed companies linked to Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola are worth $12.9 billion combined
The market value of the publicly listed companies he holds stakes in has surged to N16.7 trillion ($12.9 billion), highlighting his impact not only on the firms he manages but also on those in which he holds significant ownership.
South African tycoon Giovanni Ravazzotti suffers $16.8-million loss from Italtile stake
Despite the loss, Ravazzotti retains his position as one of the wealthiest investors on the JSE and one of South Africa’s most prosperous businessmen.
Moroccan tycoon Lamia Tazi’s Sothema stake slumps below $60 million
Despite the recent decline in her fortune, the Moroccan executive remains among the affluent investors on the Casablanca bourse.
South African mining mogul Neal Froneman’s Sibanye stake hits $10.5 million
This surge in his fortune cements Froneman’s position as a key figure in South Africa’s mining sector.
Bank linked to Nigerian tycoon Atedo Peterside posts $108.9-million profit in 2023
Founded in 1989 as an investment bank, Stanbic IBTC had Atedo N.A. Peterside as its first CEO.
Nigerian tycoon Paul Onwuanibe’s firm addresses Lagos-Calabar road project concerns
Landmark Africa boasts a 20-year history and a diverse portfolio exceeding 130,000 square meters of mixed-use space.
Discovery shares plunge, costing South African tycoon Adrian Gore $43.2 million
Despite the recent decline, Gore remains a top figure on the JSE.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe loses $100 million in six weeks
The decline is a significant blow to Motsepe’s wealth, as his holding in ARM represents a substantial portion of his net worth.
Tony Elumelu-linked distribution company faces sanctions for violating new electricity tariffs
NERC levied a N200-million ($0.468 million) fine against AEDC for incorrectly billing customers outside Band A – those exempt from the tariff increase – at the higher rates.
Namibian tycoon Quinton van Rooyen’s Trustco to postpone $61.7-million loan repayment
Trustco is primarily owned and managed by the Namibian van Rooyen family, which holds a substantial 63.94-percent ownership stake, or 1,004,000,060 ordinary shares.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Shoprite employee trust pays out $27 million in two years
Established in May 2022, the SET is a non-vesting, perpetual trust funded with 40 million Shoprite Checkers shares valued at R8.9 billion ($478.07 million).