Nigeria’s central bank fines Paystack, co-founded by Shola Akinlade
CBN fines Paystack N250 million ($0.19 million) for allegedly running a wallet service via its Zap app, breaching its switching and processing license.
15 companies owned by Nigerian tycoon Emeka Offor
Emeka Offor's empire spans key sectors like oil, gas, power, logistics, and media, driving Nigeria’s economic development and creating lasting industry impact.
Egyptian billionaire eyes $17 billion from mixed-use development in Iraq
TMG, controlled by Hisham Talaat Moustafa, eyes $17 billion from Iraq project as it pushes regional growth, betting on smart cities and recurring income beyond Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
Reinet, led by Johann Rupert, posts $7.9 billion in net assets
Reinet, led by Johann Rupert, posts $7.89 billion in net assets as it shifts away from tobacco and toward diversified, long-term investment growth.
Seplat, co-founded by Austin Avuru, posts $809 million revenue in Q1 2025
Seplat Energy posts $809.3 million Q1 revenue, up 350%, driven by higher crude and gas production.
Egyptian billionaire unveils coastal city in UAE
Naguib Sawiris' Ora Developers launches Bayn, a coastal city in Ghantoot, blending vibrant urban living with serene Arabian Gulf waterfront.
Heirs of Peter Mukuha Kago in fresh feud over Naivas
Heirs of the late Naivas founder, Peter Mukuha Kago, are at odds once again, questioning the fairness of the judiciary in their ongoing dispute over the multi-billion-shilling estate.
Absa Bank led by Sello Moloko faces fresh sanctions
This development comes after an inspection in 2022 that revealed lapses in Absa's adherence to critical regulatory requirements.
Edha Nahdi's Bamburi Cement launches concrete plant in Mombasa
Bamburi Cement, now owned by Edha Nahdi’s Amsons Group, has launched a new concrete plant in Mombasa to meet rising demand and fuel its recovery.
Patrice Motsepe’s firm barred from phosphate asset
Conservationists have fought against the project from the start, warning it could cause lasting damage to one of South Africa’s most sensitive ecosystems.
Johann Rupert’s Richemont finalizes YNAP divestment to Mytheresa
Richemont finalizes $609.7 million YNAP divestment to Mytheresa, marking a major shift in luxury e-commerce and boosting Mytheresa’s global market position.
Vukile, led by Laurence Rapp, completes $7.5 million Bedworth Center upgrade
The upgrade is part of Vukile’s ongoing effort to invest with real purpose, shaping spaces that are built around the people who use them every day.
Manu Chandaria: Kenyan industrialist behind billion-dollar conglomerate
At 96, Chandaria is still at the helm, guiding Comcraft into its next phase with plans to take key subsidiaries public.
EFCC declares Aisha Achimugu wanted in $150 million fraud case
EFCC declares Aisha Achimugu wanted in a $150.3 million fraud probe involving offshore oil assets, money laundering, and 136 suspicious bank accounts.
Top 10 richest families in Africa
Africa’s wealthiest families shape industries, from Nigeria’s Dantatas to South Africa’s Ruperts, leaving lasting economic legacies through strategic investments.
Sibanye suffers $311 million loss under Neal Froneman
Sibanye-Stillwater narrows 2024 loss to $311 million under Neal Froneman, showing signs of recovery amid weak metal markets and operational restructuring.