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.
Madagascan billionaire Hassanein Hiridjee pushes into Nigeria's clean energy market
Hassanein Hiridjee’s AXIAN is expanding into Nigeria through WeLight, targeting hundreds of mini grids in a major clean energy push.
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.
Dangote Cement makes capital market history with first commercial paper listing on Nigerian Exchange
Dangote Cement has become the first company to list commercial papers on the Nigerian Exchange, marking a major milestone for Nigeria’s capital market and expanding funding opportunities for large corporates.
Dangote-backed IFC deal unlocks $20 million in loans for Ethiopian small businesses
Dangote plays a central role in a $10 million IFC initiative with Dashen Bank, designed to provide Ethiopian SMEs with access to $20 million in loans, fostering entrepreneurship and financial inclusion.
Kenyan tycoon Zedekiah Bundotich Kiprop's logistics firm hit with $6.7 million debt ruling
Kenya’s High Court cleared I&M Bank to recover Sh864.7 million from Buzeki Enterprises, ruling a promissory note must be enforced as written.
South African business titan Phuthuma Nhleko says Africa must rebuild confidence to meet 2050 growth test
Phuthuma Nhleko says Africa’s future hinges on a confident shared identity, warning demographics will outpace growth if mindset and institutions lag.
HUB Cyber Security to buy South Africa’s Ferrox, betting $125 million on a critical minerals mine
HUB Cyber Security agreed to buy South Africa’s Ferrox and the Tivani mine project in a $125 million equity deal tied to milestones.
Femi Otedola shapes leadership thinking as Making It Big reframes success beyond wealth
Making It Big by Femi Otedola is sparking fresh debate on leadership and personal growth, as readers reflect on mindset, discipline, reinvention, and purpose beyond financial success
How Aliko Dangote built a $32 billion industrial empire without tech
Aliko Dangote’s $31.9 billion fortune proves industrial power can rival tech wealth, built through cement, refining, and reinvestment across Africa
Aliko Dangote embeds succession at the heart of his $100 billion vision, appoints daughters to key executive roles
Aliko Dangote appoints his daughters to top executive roles, positioning them to lead key divisions of his conglomerate as part of a long-term succession and growth strategy
Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu climbs to fourth richest in Africa as fortune hits $11.3 billion
Abdul Samad Rabiu has climbed to fourth place among Africa’s richest individuals after his wealth surged to $11.3 billion
Globacom donates N1 billion to Lagos security fund as billionaire Adenuga backs safer city push
Globacom donated N1 billion to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, a major boost tied to founder Mike Adenuga’s long record of big giving.
Inside Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s $3.5 billion fortune: the companies they own and what each one does
A listicle breakdown of what Jay Z and Beyonce own today, what each asset does, how Forbes values them, and how the money is spread.
South African Agri tycoon Sean Walsh steps down as KAL Group CEO after 15 years
Veteran executive Sean Walsh is stepping down as CEO of KAL Group after nearly fifteen years of guiding expansion and transformation, while continuing to serve as Agbiz chairperson until June