South African tycoon Gus Attridge’s stake in Africa’s biggest pharma company hits $215 million
Attridge’s recent financial triumph is attributed to the recent surge in Aspen Pharmacare’s shares on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE).
South African billionaire Stephen Saad gains $49 million as Aspen shares soar
This increase cements Saad’s position in the South African business scene, placing him among the leading investors on the JSE.
FSCA seeks $25-million fine from estate of late South African mogul Markus Jooste
The announcement comes in the wake of Jooste’s tragic demise, which occurred on Thursday, a day after the FSCA levied a penalty of $25 million against him.
Greek tycoon John Coumantaros’ stake in Flour Mills of Nigeria tumbles below $70 million
Since Feb. 6, the market value of Coumantaros’ stake in the leading agro-allied group has plunged by $8.7 million, falling from $77.06 million to $68.36 million.
South African tech mogul Zak Calisto’s Karooooo stake soars to $605 million
Calisto’s stake has increased by $25.49 million from $579.68 million on March 15 to $605.17 million at the time of drafting this report.
South African tycoon Giovanni Ravazzotti loses $39.6 million from Italtile stake
Despite this financial setback, Ravazzotti retains his status as one of the high-value investors on the JSE and one of the country’s most affluent individuals.
Kenya’s richest banker James Mwangi gains $5.7 million from stake in Equity Group
Over the past 40 days, Nwangi’s stake in Equity Group has increased by $5.77 million over the past 40 days, cementing his position among Kenya’s richest individuals.
Kenyan tycoon Andrew Ndegwa gains $3.5 million from stake in NCBA Group
Ndegwa, a director on the board of NCBA Group, holds a commanding 4.63-percent stake in the leading lender, translating to 76,336,855 ordinary shares.
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi loses $160 million in 3 weeks
Al-Amoudi’s fortune has dwindled from $9.29 billion on Feb. 25 to $9.13 billion.
Egypt’s billionaire El-Sewedy family loses $677 million as Egyptian pound tumbles
Despite this financial setback of $677 million, the El-Sewedy family maintains their position as one of Egypt’s leading billionaire families.
South African exec Anthony Thunstrom-led TFG to strengthen presence in South African sportswear market
TFG aims to solidify its position in the burgeoning sportswear segment amidst resilient consumer demand, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S.-Nigerian telecom tycoon Sam Darwish loses $4.33 million as IHS shares plunge
According to data tracked by Billionaire.Africa, the market value of Darwish’s stake in IHS Holding has plunged by $4.33 million over the past 24 days.
South African-born tycoon Barry Stuhler rakes in $3.79 million from Lighthouse stake
This $3.79-million gain further solidifies Stuhler’s position as one of the top investors on the JSE and one of the wealthiest businessmen in the country.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux’s Capitec raises stake in Cyprus-based Avafin
Capitec Bank, founded two decades ago by Michiel Le Roux, Jannie Mouton, and Riaan Stassen, has evolved into a globally renowned banking brand.
Burkina Faso’s richest man launches online car reservation platform in Togo
The newly introduced car reservation platform, operating under the subsidiary Bonkoungou Distribution (BKG), strengthens Bonkoungou’s presence in Togo.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert’s fortune surges to $14.1 billion
The $600-million recent surge in his fortune is linked to the performance of Rupert’s 9.14-percent stake in Richemont.