Nigeria’s naira woes hit billionaires as Africa’s richest man loses $8.6 billion
Dangote, Africa’s richest man and Nigeria’s wealthiest individual, has seen his fortune plummet by $8.6 billion since Jan. 30.
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Arrie Rautenbach-led Absa inks deal to boost East Africa’s coffee trade with $60 million facility
The facility aims to bolster Volcafe’s operations in East Africa, consequently supporting tens of thousands of coffee farmers in the region.
South African tycoon Jens Montanana loses $2.6 million from Datatec stake
This recent dip comes on the heels of previous losses recorded between April 17 and 27, when Montanana’s shares in the company fell by $2.4 million
Swiss bank sells $11.8-million stake in South African tycoon Neal Froneman-led Sibanye-Stillwater
UBS disposed of R216.17 million ($11.8 million) in shares on Sept. 26, 2023, trimming its holding from 5.07 percent to 3.26 percent.
South African tycoon Adrian Gore’s Discovery gets green light for $81.6-million bond listing
The two newly issued bonds, detailed in filings with the JSE on May 14, have nominal values of R576 million ($31.33 million) and R924 million ($50.26 million).
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi’s fortune rises $190 million in 19 days
Al-Amoudi’s net worth has jumped from $9.12 billion on April 26 to $9.31 billion as of this report. This translates to an average daily gain of $10 million since April 26.
Moroccan real estate mogul Alami Lazraq gains $30.8 million from ADI stake
This uptick follows a prior decline, where Lazraq’s holdings in ADI decreased by MAD57.4 million ($57.4 million) between April 15 and May 5.
French billionaire’s firm buys additional $47.63-million stake in DStv parent, MultiChoice
Vivendi, partly owned by Bollore Group, is using its subsidiary Canal+ to steadily increase its stake in MultiChoice.
South African tycoon Andre du Plessis’ Capitec Bank stake tops $110 million
The surge in Capitec Bank’s share price has propelled the market value of du Plessis’ stake up by $15.53 million over the past 27 days.
Tunisian tycoon Moncef Sellami loses $3.5 million from OneTech stake
Despite this setback, Sellami remains one of the wealthiest investors on the local stock exchange and maintains a prominent position among the wealthiest individuals in the country.
Nigerian businessman Tony Elumelu calls for investment in African healthcare innovation
Elumelu has solidified his position as a titan of African commerce, transforming UBA Group from a domestic bank into a continental powerhouse.
Egyptian tycoon Ashraf Sabry’s Fawry posts Q1 2024 revenue surpassing $20 million
Fawry’s impressive Q1 performance fueled investor confidence. During trading on the Egyptian Exchange on Tuesday, shares surged 3.99 percent to close at EGP6 ($0.128).
MTN’s service revenue dips by $539 million under Zimbabwean executive Ralph Mupita
Mupita attributed the decline to a challenging macroeconomic environment exacerbated by global geopolitical tensions.
Egyptian billionaire Hisham Talaat Moustafa’s group breaks ground on $8.4-billion project in Saudi Arabia
The development project builds on TMG’s successful track record in Africa and the Middle East.
South African tycoon Adrian Gore’s Discovery stake slumps by $14 million
Despite the recent plunge, Gore remains a prominent figure on the JSE and one of South Africa’s wealthiest businessmen.