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South Africa’s richest man gains $800 million in less than a month
This boost brings his year-to-date net worth increase to $1.67 billion, making him the only African billionaire whose fortune has grown by over $1.5 billion in 2025.
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Ghabbour family’s GB Corp stake surges past $300 million
The recent rally has boosted the market value of the Ghabbour family’s 63.4% stake by $23.48 million, increasing from $279.94 million to $303.42 million.
Edha Nahdi's Bamburi Cement launches concrete plant in Mombasa
Bamburi Cement, now owned by Edha Nahdi’s Amsons Group, has launched a new concrete plant in Mombasa to meet rising demand and fuel its recovery.
Manu Chandaria: Kenyan industrialist behind billion-dollar conglomerate
At 96, Chandaria is still at the helm, guiding Comcraft into its next phase with plans to take key subsidiaries public.
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U.S.-Nigerian telecom executive Sam Darwish’s stake in IHS gains nearly $6 million
The recent rally has driven Sam Darwish’s stake to nearly $50 million.
Ghabbour family, one of Egypt’s wealthiest, gains $21.5 million from GB Corp.
The recent rally in GB Corp.’s shares has pushed the Ghabbour family’s stake to nearly $234 million.
Alan Pullinger, South African banker, sees stake in FirstRand dip below $30 million
The decline in Pullinger’s stake reflects the broader uncertainty among investors.
Safwan Thabet's stake in Juhayna slumps below $300 million
Thabet has watched the value of his stake slump by $44.99 million over the past 26 days. His holdings are now worth around $260 million.
Electric giant led by Egypt's El-Sewedy family inks $274.7 million Qatar contract
Elsewedy Electric signs a $274.7 million Qatar deal to supply and install 132kV power cables, advancing Kahramaa’s grid and Qatar’s infrastructure goals.
Yasseen Mansour's Palm Hills books $1 billion in Q1 sales
Palm Hills, chaired by Yasseen Mansour, kicked off 2025 with $1 billion in Q1 sales, up 148%, driven by booming demand in New Cairo, Badya, and Alexandria.
Hisham Talaat Moustafa leads TMG to $3.2 billion in 2025 sales year-to-date
Cumulative real estate sales have now surpassed EGP1 trillion ($19.76 billion), cementing TMG’s place as Egypt’s most successful property developer.
Hassan Allam’s firm obtains $55 million Islamic loan for Cairo project
The National Bank of Egypt, Suez Canal Bank, ADCB, IDB, and SAIB served as underwriters for the $55 million Islamic loan.
ORA Developers, led by Naguib Sawiris, begins Al-Wardi City project in Iraq
Ora Developers, led by billionaire Naguib Sawiris, has broken ground on Iraq’s Al-Wardi City, a major eco-focused housing and smart city project near Baghdad.
Coty’s revenue drops to $4.6 billion in 9M 2025 under Sue Nabi
Revenue fell to $4.64 billion, a 2.4% decline from the previous year, driven by currency challenges and a tough market environment.
Ahmed Wadi’s Money Fellows raises $13 million to expand beyond Egypt
This brings the Cairo-based fintech startup's total funding to just over $60 million.
Nigeria’s 7 richest royal families
Their businesses not only fuel the economy but also create jobs, foster community development, and drive inclusive growth.
Nigerian gambling magnate Kessington Adebutu’s Wema Bank stake tops $50 million
Adebutu, who founded Premier Lotto, owns a 28.26 percent stake in Wema Bank through Neemtree Limited, amounting to 6,057,090,218 shares.
Mike Adenuga exports new Nigerian crude grade to international market
The Obodo blend is a medium sweet crude extracted from the onshore OML 150 block, operated by Continental Oil & Gas Limited, one of Conoil Producing’s units.
Adegbite Falade-led Aradel commits $20 million to Chappal Energies acquisition
The move is part of a broader plan to diversify its operations and build a stronger presence in Nigeria’s energy sector.
IHS stake of U.S.-Nigerian telecom executive Sam Darwish tops $60 million
This is linked to an increase in IHS Holding’s share price on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), driven by renewed investor confidence.
GEIL completes $400 million onshore project under Anthony Adegbulugbe
Anthony Adegbulugbe’s GEIL completes the $400 million Otakikpo terminal, Nigeria’s first indigenous onshore crude export hub in over 50 years.
Ladi Balogun leads FCMB to $157 million gross earnings in Q1 2025
FCMB Group, led by Ladi Balogun, reported strong Q1 2025 results with gross earnings of $157 million, solidifying its position among Nigeria’s top financial institutions.
Aliko Dangote’s sugar business eyes Ghana’s $162 million import market
Dangote Sugar expands into Ghana with a $162 million project to reduce imports, boost agro-industrial output, and support local supply under AfCFTA.
Firm linked to World’s richest Black man acquires Kenya’s oldest tour company
This reflects the growing appeal of Kenya’s tourism sector to international investors.
Jaswant Rai to invest $43.3 million in recently acquired Nzoia Sugar
Kenya’s Jaswant Rai to invest $43.3 million in reviving Nzoia Sugar, aiming to modernize operations and boost cane development under a 30-year lease.
James Mwangi-led Equity Group seals $495 million deal for MSME
The strategic alliance is set to revolutionize financial access for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across East and Central Africa.
Charles Russon-led Absa secures $75 million to boost climate projects
Absa Bank Mauritius secures $75 million from France’s Proparco to back solar, waste, and green building projects aligned with Africa’s climate goals.
Ugandan tycoon Charles Mbire's stake in MTN Uganda nears $70 million
Over the past 51 days, the value of his shares has jumped by Ush17.91 billion (around $4.89 million) as renewed optimism lifts MTN Uganda’s stock price.
Kenya’s largest landowner loses $9.5 million on NCBA stake
This drop comes after a significant fall in the bank’s share price on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE).
Kenya gets $20 million from World’s richest investor after Trump's grant cuts
The donation, part of the external funding for Kenya’s 2025/26 budget, marks another significant philanthropic effort by the 94-year-old billionaire.
Jaswant Rai wins 30-year lease to operate troubled Kenyan sugar factory
Kenyan businessman wins 30-year lease to operate Nzoia Sugar Factory, advancing Kenya’s privatization drive to revive its struggling sugar sector.
South African tech mogul Jens Montanana gains $28 million from Datatec stake
This $28.1 million gain demonstrates the rising institutional interest in JSE-listed technology companies with a global presence.
South Africa’s richest man gains $800 million in less than a month
This boost brings his year-to-date net worth increase to $1.67 billion, making him the only African billionaire whose fortune has grown by over $1.5 billion in 2025.
Ralph Mupita leads MTN Group to $2.6 billion revenue in Q1 2025
This impressive turnaround comes from growth across its key markets, particularly in Nigeria and Ghana.
Stephen Brookes' Balwin posts $120 million revenue in 2025
Balwin posted $120.6 million in revenue for FY2025, down 6%, as rate cuts in H2 fueled an 8% profit rise despite sluggish apartment sales.
South African banker Alan Pullinger gains $3.9 million from FirstRand stake
Pullinger, one of South Africa’s most respected banking executives, owns a 0.13-percent stake in FirstRand, equal to about 7.08 million shares.
South African billionaire Michiel le Roux's Capitec Bank stake nears $2.5 billion
Michiel le Roux’s Capitec stake nears $2.5 billion after a strong share price rally on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
Norman Moyo-led Grid Africa, seals fresh deal to boost energy access in Africa
This collaboration aims to address the pressing energy deficit in Sub-Saharan Africa, where many nations struggle to meet escalating power demands.
Stephen Saad raises Aspen stake by $5.6 million amid stock slump
Stephen Saad invests $5.6 million more in Aspen amid its biggest stock slump in two decades, signaling confidence in the company’s long-term outlook.
Preem, formerly owned by Mohammed Al-Amoudi, posts $3.29 billion in Q1 sales
Preem's Q1 2025 sales dropped 8.3% to $3.29 billion, with weaker margins and downtime impacting profits.
Samuel Tafesse: Ethiopian developer behind Africa’s first Marriott hotel
From fixing roofs in Addis Ababa to developing sub-Saharan Africa’s first Marriott hotel, Tafesse has become one of Ethiopia’s top businessmen.
VARO Energy to acquire Preem from Ethiopian billionaire Mohammed Al-Amoudi
This acquisition signals the end of Ethiopian billionaire Mohammed Al-Amoudi’s long-standing role in Sweden’s energy sector.
Belayneh Kindie ventures into Ethiopia’s electric mobility space with 100 e-buses
Ethiopian businessman Belayneh Kindie launches 100 locally assembled electric buses in Addis Ababa, advancing Ethiopia’s clean transit and electric mobility goals.
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi sees Preem stake soar to $4.7 billion
Preem’s newly published 2024 annual report provided fresh insights into its valuation, driving up the value of Mohammed Al-Amoudi’s stake.
Ethiopian billionaire Mohammed Al-Amoudi’s Preem posts $12.8 billion in 2024 revenue
The company reported lower revenue and profit for the second straight year, reflecting weaker refining margins and a challenging market environment.
Ethiopia’s 10 richest businessmen
These business leaders are not just accumulating wealth; they are pivotal players in Ethiopia’s transformation.
Ethiopia's richest man adds $552 million to his net worth in 2025 after last year's loss
His net worth now stands at $9.4 billion, reinforcing his status among the world’s wealthiest individuals.
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South African tech mogul Jens Montanana gains $28 million from Datatec stake
This $28.1 million gain demonstrates the rising institutional interest in JSE-listed technology companies with a global presence.
Firm linked to World’s richest Black man acquires Kenya’s oldest tour company
This reflects the growing appeal of Kenya’s tourism sector to international investors.
South Africa’s richest man gains $800 million in less than a month
This boost brings his year-to-date net worth increase to $1.67 billion, making him the only African billionaire whose fortune has grown by over $1.5 billion in 2025.
Ralph Mupita leads MTN Group to $2.6 billion revenue in Q1 2025
This impressive turnaround comes from growth across its key markets, particularly in Nigeria and Ghana.
Nigeria’s 7 richest royal families
Their businesses not only fuel the economy but also create jobs, foster community development, and drive inclusive growth.
Nigerian gambling magnate Kessington Adebutu’s Wema Bank stake tops $50 million
Adebutu, who founded Premier Lotto, owns a 28.26 percent stake in Wema Bank through Neemtree Limited, amounting to 6,057,090,218 shares.
Stephen Brookes' Balwin posts $120 million revenue in 2025
Balwin posted $120.6 million in revenue for FY2025, down 6%, as rate cuts in H2 fueled an 8% profit rise despite sluggish apartment sales.
Eaton, led by Craig Arnold, plans $18.5 million aerospace facility expansion
The project targets rising military, aerospace, and space demand while strengthening Eaton’s role in critical infrastructure and growth industries.
Jaswant Rai to invest $43.3 million in recently acquired Nzoia Sugar
Kenya’s Jaswant Rai to invest $43.3 million in reviving Nzoia Sugar, aiming to modernize operations and boost cane development under a 30-year lease.
James Mwangi-led Equity Group seals $495 million deal for MSME
The strategic alliance is set to revolutionize financial access for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across East and Central Africa.
Safwan Thabet's stake in Juhayna slumps below $300 million
Thabet has watched the value of his stake slump by $44.99 million over the past 26 days. His holdings are now worth around $260 million.
Mike Adenuga exports new Nigerian crude grade to international market
The Obodo blend is a medium sweet crude extracted from the onshore OML 150 block, operated by Continental Oil & Gas Limited, one of Conoil Producing’s units.
Electric giant led by Egypt's El-Sewedy family inks $274.7 million Qatar contract
Elsewedy Electric signs a $274.7 million Qatar deal to supply and install 132kV power cables, advancing Kahramaa’s grid and Qatar’s infrastructure goals.
South African banker Alan Pullinger gains $3.9 million from FirstRand stake
Pullinger, one of South Africa’s most respected banking executives, owns a 0.13-percent stake in FirstRand, equal to about 7.08 million shares.
Adegbite Falade-led Aradel commits $20 million to Chappal Energies acquisition
The move is part of a broader plan to diversify its operations and build a stronger presence in Nigeria’s energy sector.
Charles Russon-led Absa secures $75 million to boost climate projects
Absa Bank Mauritius secures $75 million from France’s Proparco to back solar, waste, and green building projects aligned with Africa’s climate goals.
