Kenyan mogul Myke Rabar’s Homeboyz to divest 30-percent stake
Established in 1995 as a DJ outfit by Rabar, Homeboyz has become a prominent player in the entertainment scene in Kenya.
Tanzanian billionaire Mohammed Dewji wins Industrialist of the Year Award
Dewji was named “Industrialist of the Year” at the All Africa Business Leaders Awards annual gala in South Africa on Friday.
The 10 most expensive homes in South Africa for sale
From the iconic Sandhurst to the exclusive suburbs of Bantry Bay and Clifton, these are the 10 most expensive homes for sale in South Africa in June 2023.
Angolan billionaire Isabel dos Santos accused by Dutch court of diverting $57.3 million
Accusations of corruption have long plagued dos Santos, including allegations that she and her husband siphoned $1 billion from state funds.
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s net worth dips below $10 billion
The net worth of Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has dipped below the $10-billion mark, according to Forbes.
Centum, controlled by heirs of late Kenyan tycoon Chris Kirubi halts plans to dilute stake in Two Rivers unit
Centum Investment Plc is controlled by Robert Kirubi and Mary-Ann Musangi, heirs to the late tycoon Chris Kirubi’s business empire
Black billionaire Michael Lee-Chin faces $100-million loss this year
According to Forbes, Lee-Chin’s net worth now stands at $1.4 billion, compared to $1.5 billion at the start of the year.
London-based Nigerian restaurateurs smile as Beyonce donates $1 million to 10 businesses
Beyonce’s recent act of generosity follows closely after a significant milestone in her financial journey.
Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Foods sustains efforts to make rice affordable
BUA Foods, under Rabiu, has maintained its dominant position in the Nigerian economy.
Egyptian tycoon Medhat Khalil’s Raya Foods considers offers to boost capital by $11.3 million
Raya Foods is a subsidiary of Raya Holdings, the investment group founded by Khalil.
Tanzanian gold magnate Ketan Patel loses $2.3-million on paper as Shanta Gold shares plunge
As the founder of the Tanzania-based mining company, Patel currently holds a 4.22-percent stake in Shanta Gold.
Kenyan tycoon Jimnah Mbaru sells millions in shares, shakes up Britam ownership
While Mbaru’s recent transaction has reduced his stake in Britam, he remains the company’s largest individual shareholder.
South African tycoon Piet Mouton gains $59.1 million as Capitec Bank shares skyrocket
After suffering significant losses earlier this year, Mouton has bounced back with an impressive gain of $59.1 million in just 19 days.
Egyptian tycoon Ahmed El-Sewedy’s fortune soars as stake in electric company approaches $1 billion
El-Sewedy, alongside his siblings Sadek and Mohammed, collectively owns 68 percent of the company.
Kenyan banker Gideon Muriuki’s Co-op Bank adds over 500 jobs, bolstering expansion in Kenya
Under the leadership of Muriuki, Co-op Bank’s 2022 annual report revealed an impressive financial performance.
Meet the four African billionaires who signed The Giving Pledge
From Tanzania, Sudan, Zimbabwe and South Africa, meet the four African billionaires who have signed The Giving Pledge.