Nine yachts Africa’s wealthiest people have owned
If you had all the money in the world, what type of yacht would you buy?
The private jets of 10 African billionaires
Owning one’s own private jet is such a costly affair that most tycoons can barely afford the luxury.
King Mohammed VI of Morocco appoints billionaire Aziz Akhannouch as head of government
In 2011, Morocco introduced reforms allowing the king to choose the prime minister from the largest party in parliament.
From Mauritius to Nigeria, 25 family businesses to look out for in Africa
Here is some key information about how they began and the value that they are adding to the continent.
Meet Haruna Sentongo, Uganda’s 34-year-old slumlord millionaire
Sentogo’s Haruna Enterprises U owns malls, apartment complexes and office buildings across Kampala.
Meet Dr. Michael K. Obeng, the Ghanaian plastic surgeon to Hollywood, royalty and supermodels
Ghanaian-born, Harvard-trained Dr. Michael K. Obeng is one of the most sought-after cosmetic experts in the United States.
Russian billionaire Igor Rybakov on business, life and transforming education worldwide
A man of many labels, Rybakov is the original renaissance man. And he’s as interesting as they come.
Honorary Consul of Guinea in California Jordan Garcia on why more U.S. firms must expand to Africa
Honorary Consul of Guinea in California Jordan Garcia on why more U.S. firms must expand to Africa.
Kevin Okyere’s Springfield triumphs over Italian major ENI in court ruling over disputed oilfield revenues
Okyere welcomed the ruling as a “vindication of Springfield’s position.”
Ugandan tycoon Ham Kiggundu donates $150,000 to COVID-19 fight
Kiggundu presented the funds to Uganda’s newly appointed Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja on Friday.
Swazi billionaire Nathan Kirsch’s Skyscraper Tower 42 doubles in value
In December 2011, Kirsch Group paid £238 million to acquire the 42-story building and surrounding units.
Kenyan tycoon Naushad Merali passes away at age of 70
Merali died at 5:00 AM this morning while undergoing treatment for an undisclosed ailment at the Nairobi Hospital.
A blitz interview with Mohammad Al Duaij, a scion of one of Kuwait’s most prominent dynasties
Al Duaij is the CEO of Alea Global Group.
Storied Kenyan tycoon Chris Kirubi passes away at 80
According to a statement published by the businessman’s family, Kirubi died at his home in Nairobi at 1 pm.
Kirsan Ilyumzhinov: The charismatic Buddhist tycoon speaks on Africa
The Russian businessman, politician and chess chief says Africa is the “future of human civilization.”
Moi family of Kenya to pocket $380,000 Standard Chartered Bank dividend
The family of the late Kenyan President Daniel arap Moi will pocket $380,000 in dividends from Standard Chartered Bank.