Companies owned by America’s sixth-richest Black billionaire, Alex Karp
Ranked as the sixth-richest Black billionaire in the U.S., Karp trails behind Robert F. Smith, David Steward, Michael Jordan, Jay-Z, and Oprah Winfrey.
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South African billionaire Stephen Saad suffers $36-million loss in 33 days
Despite the recent stock dip, Saad remains a prominent investor on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and maintains his status as one of South Africa’s leading businessmen.
Naira devaluation costs Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu $2.7 billion
According to Forbes, Rabiu’s net worth, which soared to $8.4 billion in January 2024, dropped to $5.7 billion.
Egypt’s richest man Nassef Sawiris loses $220 million in 2024
This downturn — which translates to an average daily loss of $8.16 million since the start of the year — is linked to the slump in the market value of his industrial assets in Europe and Africa.
Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga’s oil firm rakes in over $140 million in revenue in 2023
Adenuga, renowned telecom mogul and one of Africa’s wealthiest billionaires, owns a 74.4-percent stake, equivalent to 516,298,603 shares, in Conoil.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote loses $5.7 billion as naira devaluation hits hard
The primary cause behind this abrupt plunge in Dangote’s wealth is attributed to the revaluation of his assets, triggered by the recent devaluation of the Nigerian naira.
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe-backed Sanlam offers $344 million for Assupol
Motsepe, South Africa’s richest Black man with a net worth of $2.7 billion, holds a 7.8-percent stake in insurance giant, Sanlam.
U.S.-Nigerian telecom tycoon Sam Darwish loses $16.6 million from IHS stake
Darwish, the chairman and CEO of IHS, who ranks as one of the top figures in the African telecom industry, holds a substantial 4.17-percent stake in the group.
Nigerian tycoon Tony Elumelu’s Transcorp hits $160-million revenue milestone in 2023
Elumelu, through his investment firm HH Capital, holds a commanding 29.5-percent stake in Transcorp, owning 11,990,957,350 ordinary shares.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe donates $500,000 in Cote d’Ivoire
Motsepe expressed his gratitude, stating, “We are grateful to the Catholic Church and the Muslim Faith for the crucial religious and spiritual work that they are doing…”
Companies linked to South African business executive Keneilwe Moloko
Billionaires.Africa has identified companies and holdings linked to Moloko, emphasizing her role as a top figure in the South African business scene.
South African executive Osman Arbee pockets $4-million salary in 2023
His 2023 compensation package includes a base salary of R12.3 million ($0.65 million) and a performance-based short-term incentive of R15.96 million ($0.84 million).
Richelieu Dennis: Liberian-born visionary who sold Sundial Brands for $1.6 billion
Under Dennis’ leadership, Sundial Brands thrived, and in 2017, Unilever acquired the brand in a $1.6-billion deal.
South African executive Niel Pretorius takes home over $1 million in 2023
Pretorius scored a 2.61-percent increase in his compensation package in 2023, compared to the R19.99 million ($1.06 million) he received in the previous year.
This Week In Review: A Snapshot of African Wealth Dynamics — Gains for the Khamis Family and Dangote, Setbacks for the Ghabbour Family and Michiel Le Roux (Jan. 29 to Feb. 2)
Join us as we delve into the highs and lows of the continent’s top business figures in our latest review of Africa’s dynamic market shifts and strategic maneuvers.
South African billionaire Ivan Glasenberg-linked Glencore cuts cobalt production targets
Despite the challenges in the production sector, Glencore experienced a positive turn in its share price, surging by 2.49 percent over the past 24 hours to £4.25 ($5.42).