Moroccan billionaire Othman Benjelloun’s Bank of Africa posts $268.1 million in net profit in 9M 2021
Bank of Africa is a multinational pan-African banking conglomerate with operations in 18 African countries.
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s ARC to acquire Crossfin fintech platform
The acquisition marks a landmark deal in the fintech industry that will see Crossfin secure the requisite capital to pursue the next phase of its growth.
Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris’ net worth slumps by $190 million in just a week
The decline can be linked to a slump in Adidas’ shares, as investors sell off their positions in the company.
Heineken loses over $4 billion in eight days after revealing plans to acquire Johann Rupert’s Distell
Distell is South Africa’s most expansive wine and spirits maker.
U.S.-Nigerian telecom tycoon Sam Darwish’s IHS Towers suffers $30 million in losses during Q3 2021
IHS Towers is the largest telecom infrastructure group in Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East by tower count.
South African billionaire Nicky Oppenheimer gains $2.02 million from stake in IDH
One of the wealthiest men in Africa and the second richest man in South Africa, he holds a significant stake in IDH.
Save the Children UK appoints Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola as vice president
His daughter, Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, popularly known as “DJ Cuppy,” is a Save the Children ambassador.
Egyptian billionaire Yasseen Mansour’s Palm Hills plans to invest $242 million in 2022
The projected investment for the coming financial year represents a 52-percent increase from last year.
Egyptian tech entrepreneur Ashraf Sabry loses over $10 million in 33 days
With a market capitalization of $1.38 billion, Fawry is one of Africa’s few tech companies worth over $1 billion.
Johann Rupert’s Richemont in talks with Prada and Farfetch to launch online retail platform
Richemont recently disclosed that it is in talks to sell off a majority stake in the loss-making online retailer YNAP.
Malagasy tycoon Hassanein Hiridjee’s Axian Group commits to $6-billion Actis energy fund
The investment highlights the group’s commitment to projects bolstering the global transition to renewable energy.
Mauritian businessman Hector Espitalier-Noel to pocket $300,540 in interim dividends
ENL is a conglomerate managing a diverse portfolio of more than 120 global and homegrown brands.
South African billionaire and Capitec Bank Founder Michiel Le Roux gains $359.61 million in 2021
Le Roux is the founder of Capitec Bank, one of South Africa’s largest retail banks.
Moroccan tycoon Karim Benjelloun’s Disway reports $119.1 million in revenue despite chip shortages
The company reported a growth in revenue as chip shortages rock the global technology industry.
Nigerian energy magnate Ambrosie Bryant Orjiako steps down as chairman of Seplat Energy
A board announcement issued by the energy group from its offices in Lagos confirmed the transition.
Abdulwasiu Sowami’s Ardova finalizes acquisition of Nigeria’s largest downstream oil group
Ardova is now Nigeria’s largest indigenous publicly-listed downstream energy group.