Sam Darwish’s IHS Holding stake gains $7.4 million in 13 days
The double-digit rise in the shares of IHS Holdings has added $7.4 million to the market value of Darwish’s stake in the last 13 days.
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South African billionaire Saltzman family gains $23 million from Dis-Chem stake
The family’s recent financial gains come after experiencing losses between March 22 and April 18, during which the family’s joint stake in Dis-Chem fell by $44.1 million.
Nigerian tycoon Tony Elumelu’s Transcorp Hotels to invest $200 million in Ikoyi hotel
In addition to the Ikoyi hotel development, Transcorp Hotels is nearing completion of a state-of-the-art event center with a 5,000-person capacity, slated for inauguration in August.
Zenith Bank to pay Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia $12.7 million
Ovia, who holds a 16.18-percent stake in Zenith Bank, equivalent to 5,072,104,311 shares, stands to receive N17,752,365,089 ($12,771,215).
Egypt’s second-richest man loses $200 million in 3 weeks
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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s food business records $261-million revenue in Q1 2024
Revenue growth was fueled by a significant increase in sugar sales. the strong performance expands its lead as Nigeria’s top food conglomerate.
South African tycoon Barry Swartzberg sees $11-million gain in Discovery stake
This upswing reaffirms Swartzberg’s position as a prominent figure among South Africa’s wealthiest businesspeople and leading investors on the JSE.
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank gets shareholder nod for holding company plan
This strategic shift positions Zenith Bank to adapt and thrive in the ever-evolving financial services ecosystem, solidifying its position as a leader in innovation and value creation.
South African tycoon Laurie Dippenaar’s FirstRand advises on $160-million beverage deal
RMB, the corporate and investment banking arm of FirstRand advised on a groundbreaking $160-million deal.
South African tycoon Adrian Gore’s Discovery stake surges by more than $37 million
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Egyptian billionaire Ghabbour family loses $32.1 million in 12 days
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South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux gains $100 million in 41 days
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Led by Tunisian Ben Yedder family, Ennakl posts $45.1 million in revenue in Q1 2024
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Egypt’s El-Sewedy family loses $136.5 million from Elsewedy Electric shares
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