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Gallery — Africa's richest people — African Billionaires — Ali Haddad — Assem Allam — Billionaires Africa — Clube Desportivo Feirense — Elmina Sharks — Featured — Forbes African billionaires — Hull City FC — Irvin Khoza — Kaizer Chiefs — Kaizer Motuang — Kunle Soname — Mamelodi Sundowns — Mohammed Dewji – Simba SC — Moise Katumbi — Orlando Pirates — Papa Kwasi Nduom — Patrice Motsepe — TP Mazembe — USM Alger
From South Africa to Algeria, These Men Are Africa’s Richest Football Club Owners
These mega-rich businessmen have divested their wealth into professional sports teams.
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The top 20 investors on the Nigerian Stock Exchange have amassed staggering wealth through equity stakes in their own and other companies.
From Daring to Diligent to Dangerous: The Many Colorful Faces of Russian and Eurasian Business in Africa. Part II.
Part II of our gallery of Russian and Eurasian businessmen who are pursuing opportunities in Africa.
From Daring to Diligent to Dangerous: The Many Colorful Faces of Russian and Eurasian Business in Africa. Part I.
Since the fall of the Soviet Union, an eclectic array of Russian and Eurasian entrepreneurs have taken to the African continent.
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Mauritian businessman Arnaud Lagesse’s IBL Group posts $87 million profit
The results reflect the continued strength of its international operations, which helped cushion the impact of rising costs in its home market.
Moroccan businesswoman Lamia Tazi's stake in Sothema nears $90 million
This boost comes on the heels of a strong rally in Sothema’s share price on the Casablanca Bourse.
Shameel Joosub-led Vodacom bets big on contracts beyond mobile
The company’s results for the year ending March 31, 2025, underscore a business in transformation, yet also raise questions about financial transparency and consumer risk.
Patrice Motsepe's Tyme Bank, Sanlam to launch retail credit venture
TymeBank and Sanlam are launching a 50-50 joint venture to expand digital credit access to underserved South Africans through unsecured loans and insurance.