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This Kenyan tycoon partnered with Ritz Carlton to build a Maasai Mara resort and is now facing intense backlash
Shivan Patel’s Lazizi Mara project brought Ritz Carlton to the Maasai Mara, but lawsuits and conservation protests now threaten to define the resort.
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Nigerian oil magnate Muhammadu Indimi’s Oriental Energy ordered to pay daughters $43.51 million in dividend feud
A Nigerian court ordered Oriental Energy to pay Mohammed Indimi’s twin daughters $43.51 million, a sharp turn in a bitter family dividend fight.
Aliko Dangote says his refinery can meet Nigeria’s petrol demand and export up to 20 million litres daily
Aliko Dangote says his refinery will supply up to 65 million litres of petrol daily, leaving surplus fuel for export.
How Nando’s co-founder Robbie Brozin is trying to rebuild Johannesburg from the ground up
Robbie Brozin is backing Jozi My Jozi with the same energy that built Nando’s, betting civic action can help Johannesburg recover.
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South African tycoon Barry Swartzberg’s Discovery stake rises above $320 million
South African billionaire Barry Swartzberg’s Discovery stake rises above $320 million as shares recover on the JSE.
Palantir CEO Alex Karp unloads $110 million in stock within 100 days
Alex Karp has sold more than $110 million in Palantir shares within 100 days amid stock volatility and tax obligations.
South African billionaire Jannie Mouton’s Capitec stake tops $1.2 billion
Jannie Mouton’s Capitec stake tops $1.2 billion as an 18-day share rally adds $67.58 million in value, cementing his position among South Africa’s financial elite.
Egyptian billionaire Hisham Talaat Moustafa’s TMG posts $381 million profit after 43% surge
Egypt’s Talaat Moustafa Group says 2025 net profit rose 43% to EGP 18.2bn, fueled by stronger real estate and hotel revenue and a larger sales backlog.
Tunisian businessman Abdelwaheb Ben Ayed’s Poulina Group moves ahead with bid for cheese maker LandOr
Poulina Group Holding has launched a bid for a majority stake in LandOr, signaling a new push to strengthen its agri food business.
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris says anger cost him €500 million in failed investment bet
Naguib Sawiris says an angry investment decision wiped out €500 million, as the Egyptian billionaire reflects on risk and discipline.
San Diego FC's billionaire owner Mohamed Mansour says club is focused on long term growth as Year 2 begins
Mohamed Mansour says San Diego FC is entering Year 2 with bigger expectations and a long term plan on and off the field.
Moroccan multimillionaire Chakib Alj moves to restart Forafric mills ahead of Ramadan demand
Chakib Alj is restocking Forafric’s mills in Meknes and Marrakesh ahead of Ramadan, tightening his grip on the debt hit flour producer.
Moroccan real estate billionaire Anas Sefrioui bets $300 million on luxury towers in Abidjan
Addoha founder Anas Sefrioui is putting $300 million into Abidjan’s Zone 4, a luxury project built around four 20 story towers.
Morocco's King Mohammed VI launches 157 mosques nationwide with $64.7 million investment
King Mohammed VI has ordered the opening of 157 mosques across Morocco, expanding worship space for about 160000 faithful before Ramadan.
Saudi Arabia's richest women invest in Egyptian delivery startup Breadfast's $50 million round
Saudi business leaders Lubna and Hutham Olayan joined Mubadala in backing Egypt’s Breadfast, a fast delivery startup chasing growth beyond Cairo.
Nigerian businessman Aderemi Makanjuola’s Caverton posts sharp Q4 revenue drop as quarterly loss narrows slightly
Caverton Offshore Support Group reported a steep Q4 revenue slide to 3.74 billion naira as its net loss eased.
Vitafoam Nigeria, partly owned by Samuel Bolarinde, sees revenue jump to $20.8 million
Vitafoam Nigeria, partly owned by Samuel Bolarinde, posts $22.8 million revenue with net profit rising to $3.3 million.
FCMB, led by Nigerian banker Ladi Balogun, doubles profit to $127.5 million in 2025
FCMB posts $127.5 million profit in 2025 as higher interest income lifts earnings despite rising costs and credit losses.
Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Foods posts $366 million profit as Nigeria staples drive sales
BUA Foods reported a $366 million profit as strong demand for staples like sugar, flour, pasta and rice lifted sales and assets despite inflation pressures.
Aradel, led by Adegbite Falade, secures $250 million to expand Nigerian oil and gas operations
Aradel, led by Adegbite Falade, secures $250 million to expand oil and gas operations and increase stake in ND Western.
Nigerian business icon Adekunle Ojora passes away at 93
Adekunle Ojora, 93, renowned Nigerian business leader and investor, passes away, leaving decades of corporate impact.
OPEC’s first female president spent $2.75 million at Harrods, London court hears
Diezani Alison-Madueke, OPEC’s first female president and Nigeria’s ex-oil minister spent $2.75 million at Harrods, facing UK bribery scrutiny.
Refinery of Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote lifts petrol prices 14 percent
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote raises petrol prices by 14 percent as global crude oil prices climb after U.S. supply disruptions.
This Kenyan tycoon partnered with Ritz Carlton to build a Maasai Mara resort and is now facing intense backlash
Shivan Patel’s Lazizi Mara project brought Ritz Carlton to the Maasai Mara, but lawsuits and conservation protests now threaten to define the resort.
Nedbank gets waiver as bid for NCBA advances, as Kenyatta and Ndegwa families prepare for windfall
Nedbank cleared a key regulatory hurdle in its NCBA bid, putting fresh attention on the Kenyatta and Ndegwa families’ stakes.
Madagascar issues international arrest warrant for tycoon Mamy Ravatomanga over alleged lychee export fraud
Madagascar has issued an international arrest warrant for tycoon Mamy Ravatomanga, accused in a sweeping lychee export fraud and money laundering case.
Kenyan sports betting mogul Ronald Karauri enters Nairobi governor race ahead of 2027
Ronald Karauri, a businessman and Kasarani MP linked to SportPesa’s rise, has declared a 2027 bid for Nairobi governor.
20 businesses owned by Tanzanian billionaire Edha Nahdi
Inside Edha Nahdi’s 20 key businesses, from fuel and cement to logistics and smart grid technology, as Amsons expands across East Africa.
Kenyan tycoon Francis Njogu's Gulf Energy secures $15 million drilling rig
Gulf Energy chairman Francis Njogu has secured a $15 million oil rig as the company prepares to begin drilling in Turkana.
Swiss-Indian billionaire heiress Vasundhara Oswal sues Ugandan police for $1m after 2024 detention
Vasundhara Oswal, an investor in Uganda’s ethanol industry, is suing senior police officers for $1 million after a 2024 arrest she calls unlawful.
Kenyan businessman SK Macharia back in court as judge demands clarity on who owns insurer Directline
S K Macharia appeared in court as the Directline shareholding dispute intensified, with a judge urging regulators to clarify ownership.
How Nando’s co-founder Robbie Brozin is trying to rebuild Johannesburg from the ground up
Robbie Brozin is backing Jozi My Jozi with the same energy that built Nando’s, betting civic action can help Johannesburg recover.
Patrice Motsepe's African Rainbow Minerals flags higher interim earnings ahead of March results
African Rainbow Minerals says interim headline earnings may rise up to 15 percent, while basic earnings could jump as much as 75 percent.
Wealthy businessman Sandile Zungu floated for South African Football Association top job
AmaZulu owner Sandile Zungu says he knows his name is in the SAFA conversation, a move that would bring big money and sharper scrutiny.
Elon Musk says SpaceX could launch Starship every hour within three years
Elon Musk says SpaceX may launch Starship every hour within three years, transforming satellite deployment and reshaping the future of spaceflight.
Elon Musk takes swipe at OpenAI as $500B Stargate faces delays
Elon Musk reignites tensions with Sam Altman as reports suggest OpenAI’s $500 billion Stargate AI project is facing setbacks.
Late Zimbabwean tycoon Mutumwa Mawere’s Johannesburg mansion heads to auction
Mutumwa Mawere’s Bryanston mansion in Johannesburg is headed to auction under his insolvent estate, with a reserve price set at R6 million.
South African tax authorities move against football mogul Siviwe Mpengesi over $3.3m assets
SARS is tightening pressure on businesses linked to Chippa Mpengesi, with a reported R53 million asset seizure threat and mounting financial strain.
Renewed push grows for billionaire Patrice Motsepe to enter ANC presidential race
Calls are rising again for Patrice Motsepe to enter the ANC presidential race, as his ARM role change fuels fresh political speculation.
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi brings Carrefour into Ethiopia
Ethiopia’s richest man, Mohammed Al-Amoudi, brings Carrefour to 13 Midroc stores, marking the retailer’s first physical presence in Ethiopia.
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi sees wealth rebound past $8.1 billion
Mohammed Al-Amoudi’s net worth rebounds to more than $8.1 billion after a $2.42 billion gain tied to his stake in Preem.
Somali e-visa controversy: Ismail Ahmed points to Premier Bank involvement
Ismail Ahmed claims Premier Bank helped design Somalia’s e-visa system and benefits from visa fees through Empire Tech Solutions.
Ahmed Osman Guelleh, one of Djibouti's richest men, recalibrates for a tougher market
Ahmed Osman Guelleh built a logistics and beverage empire around Djibouti’s ports and Somaliland’s Coca-Cola plant. Now competition is testing his hold.
Somali businessman Abdiweli Hassan to invest $503 million in Kenya’s Tatu City
Somali businessman Abdiweli Hassan plans a $503 million mixed-use project at Kenya’s Tatu City, expanding his footprint from retail into urban development.
Ethiopian billionaire Mohammed Al-Amoudi signals return with new mega projects
Ethiopian-born Saudi billionaire Mohammed Al-Amoudi signals a return with new mega projects under MIDROC, pledging jobs and investment as Ethiopia eyes middle-income status.
Preem, linked to Ethiopian billionaire Mohammed Al-Amoudi, posts $2.7 billion in Q2 sales
Preem reports Q2 revenue below $3 billion and swings to a $93.6 million loss as refinery downtime and weaker margins weigh.
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi gains $2.2 billion; wealth nears $8 billion
Mohammed Al-Amoudi’s fortune rises $2.2 billion after Svenska sale, pushing his net worth toward $8 billion.
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Nigerian oil magnate Muhammadu Indimi’s Oriental Energy ordered to pay daughters $43.51 million in dividend feud
A Nigerian court ordered Oriental Energy to pay Mohammed Indimi’s twin daughters $43.51 million, a sharp turn in a bitter family dividend fight.
This Kenyan tycoon partnered with Ritz Carlton to build a Maasai Mara resort and is now facing intense backlash
Shivan Patel’s Lazizi Mara project brought Ritz Carlton to the Maasai Mara, but lawsuits and conservation protests now threaten to define the resort.
Aliko Dangote says his refinery can meet Nigeria’s petrol demand and export up to 20 million litres daily
Aliko Dangote says his refinery will supply up to 65 million litres of petrol daily, leaving surplus fuel for export.
How Nando’s co-founder Robbie Brozin is trying to rebuild Johannesburg from the ground up
Robbie Brozin is backing Jozi My Jozi with the same energy that built Nando’s, betting civic action can help Johannesburg recover.
South African businessman Phillip Abelheim’s Transpaco blocked from acquiring Premier Plastics
South Africa’s Competition Commission blocks Transpaco’s R128m acquisition of 35 year old Premier Plastics, halting the planned expansion.
Patrice Motsepe's African Rainbow Minerals flags higher interim earnings ahead of March results
African Rainbow Minerals says interim headline earnings may rise up to 15 percent, while basic earnings could jump as much as 75 percent.
Karl Toriola leads MTN Nigeria to record $11.2 billion market value
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Nigerian billionaires Aliko Dangote and Abdul Samad Rabiu lead Africa’s billionaire gains in 2026
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Wale Tinubu's Oando launches second tranche of 1.28bn share dividend plan
Oando approves over 600 million shares in second tranche of its 1.28 billion share dividend programme for investors
Nigerian tycoon Taiwo Afolabi expands digital education drive with AI training for Lagos students
Taiwo Afolabi has strengthened his digital education push, training 90 Lagos students in artificial intelligence and practical technology skills.
Nigerian businessman Michael J. Prest’s BONI wins key court rulings in Zambia Investrust dispute
Michael Prest’s BONI won two key High Court rulings in Zambia, preserving its legal challenge over the liquidation of Investrust Bank.
Leadership succession gaps leave South African companies exposed
Sarah Arnot, Partner at Heidrick & Struggles, explains why succession depth, executive support, and cultural coherence are essential to retaining senior leaders in South Africa.
Egyptian billionaire Hisham Talaat Moustafa’s TMG posts $381 million profit after 43% surge
Egypt’s Talaat Moustafa Group says 2025 net profit rose 43% to EGP 18.2bn, fueled by stronger real estate and hotel revenue and a larger sales backlog.
Armstrong Takang’s MOFI declares $16.9m dividend payout to shareholders
MOFI posts N25.3bn profit and declares a $16.9m dividend after expanding mortgage disbursements across 21 states and the FCT.
Nigerian auto magnate Innocent Chukwuma's Innoson now employs 8,000 workers nationwide
Innoson chairman Innocent Chukwuma says the company employs 8,000 staff nationwide and plans to add 2,000 more in new factory expansion.
IFC weighs $100 million loan to back Coris buyout of Cabo Verde’s top bank
IFC is weighing a $100 million loan to back Idrissa Nassa’s Coris Holding as it finances a majority takeover of Cabo Verde’s BCA.
