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South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe's ARM posts $114 million operating profit
Patrice Motsepe's ARM has swung back to profitability, posting R1.9 billion ($113.9 million) in operating profit as revenue climbed 31% to R8.4 billion ($503.9 million).
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Dangote Sugar cuts losses by 73% as revenue surges to $432.6 million in 2025
Dangote Sugar slashed its losses by 73% in 2025 as revenue surged to N665.6 billion, signaling the worst of Nigeria's currency crisis may be easing.
Wine farm once owned by South African tycoon Tokyo Sexwale goes on auction for $10.7 million
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Chandaria family office opens Kenyan empire to Investors
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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
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Adidas nominates $9.3 billion Egyptian mogul Nassef Sawiris as its next chairman
Nassef Sawiris, worth $9.3 billion and already a major Adidas shareholder, is set to become the sportswear giant's next chairman.
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Adidas taps billionaire Nassef Sawiris as chair
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Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris steps down as OCI Global executive chair
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Tunisia sentences richest tycoon Marouan Mabrouk to 20 years in corruption case
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Naguib Sawiris says Egypt's developers are shrinking home sizes as inflation squeezes buyers out of the market
Ora Developer chairman Naguib Sawiris says Egypt's real estate sector is shrinking unit sizes as inflation crushes buyer purchasing power nationwide.
Oriental Weavers gets independent carbon footprint certification, cuts emissions with solar push
Oriental Weavers completed independent carbon verification, reporting 102,000 tons of CO2e in Scope 1 and 2 emissions while pushing a bold solar expansion.
Moroccan royal family's Al mada Ventures backs WafR with co-led $4M seed round investment
Almada Ventures joins LoftyInc and Attijariwafa to fuel WafR’s expansion as it deepens digital financial access for Morocco’s small retailers.
Dangote Sugar cuts losses by 73% as revenue surges to $432.6 million in 2025
Dangote Sugar slashed its losses by 73% in 2025 as revenue surged to N665.6 billion, signaling the worst of Nigeria's currency crisis may be easing.
Elon Musk's X Money promises 6 percent yield and cashback as it moves out of the shadows
Elon Musk's X Money has entered limited beta testing, dangling a 6 percent annual yield and cashback as the everything app vision takes shape.
Meet the woman who bet $80 million to become Cameroon's Coca-Cola queen
Jacqueline Dongmo quietly built a logistics empire for decades. Then she made one of the boldest bets in African consumer goods history.
Dangote cement plans $1 billion expansion across Africa by 2030
Dangote Cement has signed a $1 billion deal with China's Sinoma Engineering to expand production across seven African countries and hit 80 million tonnes by 2030.
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.
Malagasy tycoon Hassanein Hiridjee's AXIAN Telecom partners with AST SpaceMobile for satellite broadband in Africa
AXIAN Telecom and AST SpaceMobile have teamed up to deliver satellite broadband directly to standard smartphones across Africa's most underserved communities.
She took a DNA test. Now she's heir to a $53.8 million Kenyan empire
A decade after being shut out of her father's inheritance, Chepkoech Too has won a DNA paternity case that unlocks a Sh7 billion estate.
Chandaria family office opens Kenyan empire to Investors
Darshan Chandaria wants outside money in the family business. The CEO of one of Kenya's oldest conglomerates is building a formal family office to make it happen.
Kenyan media tycoon SK Macharia's helicopter crashes, kills MP Johana Ngeno and five others
A helicopter owned by media mogul SK Macharia crashed in Nandi County, killing MP Johana Ngeno and five others, as Macharia battles a prolonged insurance war.
Tycoon Patrick Bitature returns as Umeme chairman as Ugandan power distributor posts $40.7 million profit
Umeme posted a Sh148.2 billion profit in 2022 and reappointed Dr. Patrick Bitature as board chairman for a third consecutive term.
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
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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.
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe's ARM posts $114 million operating profit
Patrice Motsepe's ARM has swung back to profitability, posting R1.9 billion ($113.9 million) in operating profit as revenue climbed 31% to R8.4 billion ($503.9 million).
Wine farm once owned by South African tycoon Tokyo Sexwale goes on auction for $10.7 million
Bloemendal Wine Estate, a 324-year-old Cape wine farm once tied to anti-apartheid icon Tokyo Sexwale, goes to auction on 25 March for at least R180 million.
Patrice Motsepe's ARC backs US software giant Spinnaker's push into South Africa
Patrice Motsepe's African Rainbow Capital is backing US software support firm Spinnaker as it opens its first South African office in Johannesburg.
Discovery CEO Adrian Gore says South Africa is at a critical turning point
Discovery CEO Adrian Gore says South Africa has turned a corner, pointing to hard data and a palpable shift in how people talk about the country.
U.S. appeals court lets Elon Musk off the hook on DOGE deposition over USAID shutdown
A federal appeals court ruled Elon Musk will not face a deposition over DOGE's dismantling of USAID, reversing a lower court order.
South African tycoon Mustaq Brey’s Brimstone posts 98% profit jump, clearing $32 million in debt
Mustaq Brey's Brimstone Investment nearly doubled headline earnings in 2025, driven by Sea Harvest and over $32 million in debt repaid.
King Mswati III of Eswatini completes 105 government projects worth $8.9 million, benefiting thousands
King Mswati III's government has completed 105 community projects worth $8.9 million, creating 402 jobs and reaching 12,481 emaSwati across the country.
Elon Musk takes the stand in Twitter stock manipulation trial
Elon Musk walked into a San Francisco courtroom Wednesday to defend himself against accusations that he used his own Twitter feed as a weapon to knock down the company's stock price before buying it.
Dahabshiil founder Abdirashid Duale pledges $150,000 as drought deepens in northern Somalia
Dahabshiil pledged $150,000 for drought relief in northern Somalia, with founder Abdirashid Duale urging faster action as shortages spread.
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.
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Malagasy tycoon Hassanein Hiridjee's AXIAN Telecom partners with AST SpaceMobile for satellite broadband in Africa
AXIAN Telecom and AST SpaceMobile have teamed up to deliver satellite broadband directly to standard smartphones across Africa's most underserved communities.
Dangote Sugar cuts losses by 73% as revenue surges to $432.6 million in 2025
Dangote Sugar slashed its losses by 73% in 2025 as revenue surged to N665.6 billion, signaling the worst of Nigeria's currency crisis may be easing.
Elon Musk's X Money promises 6 percent yield and cashback as it moves out of the shadows
Elon Musk's X Money has entered limited beta testing, dangling a 6 percent annual yield and cashback as the everything app vision takes shape.
Adidas nominates $9.3 billion Egyptian mogul Nassef Sawiris as its next chairman
Nassef Sawiris, worth $9.3 billion and already a major Adidas shareholder, is set to become the sportswear giant's next chairman.
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe's ARM posts $114 million operating profit
Patrice Motsepe's ARM has swung back to profitability, posting R1.9 billion ($113.9 million) in operating profit as revenue climbed 31% to R8.4 billion ($503.9 million).
Africa's richest man, Dangote is building a 1,100km offshore gas pipeline to power Nigeria's industrial future
Aliko Dangote is quietly building a 1,100km offshore gas pipeline network to move Niger Delta gas to Nigeria's industries and export hubs.
Aliko Dangote's refinery tenders 84,000 tons of jet fuel and diesel as Africa's biggest refinery chases global markets
Dangote refinery has issued tenders to sell 84,000 tons of jet fuel and gasoil in March, marking a new chapter in its export push.
She took a DNA test. Now she's heir to a $53.8 million Kenyan empire
A decade after being shut out of her father's inheritance, Chepkoech Too has won a DNA paternity case that unlocks a Sh7 billion estate.
Meet the woman who bet $80 million to become Cameroon's Coca-Cola queen
Jacqueline Dongmo quietly built a logistics empire for decades. Then she made one of the boldest bets in African consumer goods history.
Wine farm once owned by South African tycoon Tokyo Sexwale goes on auction for $10.7 million
Bloemendal Wine Estate, a 324-year-old Cape wine farm once tied to anti-apartheid icon Tokyo Sexwale, goes to auction on 25 March for at least R180 million.
Chandaria family office opens Kenyan empire to Investors
Darshan Chandaria wants outside money in the family business. The CEO of one of Kenya's oldest conglomerates is building a formal family office to make it happen.
Quavo hit with $2.9 million IRS tax lien covering three years of unpaid taxes
The IRS filed a nearly $3 million federal tax lien against Quavo in January, covering three straight years of alleged unpaid taxes.
Dangote cement plans $1 billion expansion across Africa by 2030
Dangote Cement has signed a $1 billion deal with China's Sinoma Engineering to expand production across seven African countries and hit 80 million tonnes by 2030.
Patrice Motsepe's ARC backs US software giant Spinnaker's push into South Africa
Patrice Motsepe's African Rainbow Capital is backing US software support firm Spinnaker as it opens its first South African office in Johannesburg.
Singapore just beat New York and London as the world's top trophy home market
Singapore has more trophy homes available per capita than any city on earth, new research from luxury finance brokerage Enness Global reveals.
Tyler Perry responds to $77 million sexual assault lawsuit, calls it a money grab
Tyler Perry's attorneys say a $77 million sexual assault lawsuit against him is fabricated revenge by an actor cut off from years of financial handouts.
