Egyptian tycoon Ahmed El-Sewedy loses $65 million on Elsewedy Electric stake
Ahmed El-Sewedy loses $65 million as Elsewedy Electric shares drop, reflecting market caution.
South African businessman Des de Beer to receive $5.2 million from Lighthouse
Des de Beer will receive $5.2 million in interim dividends from Lighthouse after the real estate group declared a $32 million payout.
Sasol, led by Simon Baloyi, works to protect $80 million in chemical exports from U.S. tariffs
Sasol faces $80 million U.S. tariff impact but posts higher profits, cuts impairments, and plans strategic growth under Simon Baloyi.
Nigerian banker Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank stake drops $21 million in 3 weeks
Jim Ovia loses nearly $21 million as Zenith Bank shares slide over 22 days, pulling market value under $2 billion.
Remgro, owned by South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert, wins approval for eMedia restructuring
Johann Rupert’s Remgro gets Competition Commission approval for eMedia Holdings to acquire full control of eMedia Investments.
Palantir CEO Alex Karp unloads $110 million in stock within 100 days
Alex Karp has sold more than $110 million in Palantir shares within 100 days amid stock volatility and tax obligations.
Nigerian tycoon Muazzam Mairawani plans $600 million cement plant to rival Dangote, Rabiu
Nigerian tycoon Muazzam Mairawani plans a $600 million cement plant in Kebbi, challenging Dangote Cement and BUA.
Black executive Marvin Ellison leads Lowe’s expansion with $8.8 billion FBM purchase
The move reflects Ellison’s push to strengthen Lowe’s footprint and deliver stronger earnings.
Coty posts $381 million loss in 2025 under Algerian-born executive Sue Nabi
Coty, led by Algerian-born executive Sue Nabi, posted a $381 million loss in 2025 as weak demand and currency pressures hit sales of fragrances and cosmetics.
South Africa’s Datatec CEO Jens Montanana lifts stake to $141.8 million
Datatec CEO Jens Montanana has lifted his stake to R2.5 billion ($141.8 million), signaling confidence in the South African ICT group.
King Mohammed VI: Inside the empire of Africa’s richest king
King Mohammed VI of Morocco, Africa’s wealthiest monarch, runs a vast empire through Al Mada, spanning banking, mining, telecoms, energy and even electric vehicles.
Nigerian energy executive Adegbite Falade leads Aradel in new domestic supply deal with NLNG
Nigerian energy executive Adegbite Falade leads Aradel in a new domestic gas supply deal with NLNG, boosting local energy production.
WPP Scangroup, founded by Kenyan tycoon Bharat Thakrar, set for layoffs amid half-year loss
WPP Scangroup, founded by Bharat Thakrar, is cutting jobs after posting a half-year loss amid weak demand and cash strain.
Royal Bank of Canada raises stake in Bertina Engelbrecht-led Clicks Group to $257 million
Royal Bank of Canada boosts its stake in Clicks Group to $257 million, signaling confidence in South Africa’s healthcare retail sector.
South African billionaire Johann Rupert’s Richemont to open new Hong Kong store
South African billionaire Johann Rupert’s Richemont brings Vhernier to Asia with a new Hong Kong boutique.
Inside Africa’s billionaire foundations reshaping health and education
Across Africa, billionaire-backed foundations are funding schools, clinics and jobs, reshaping philanthropy into structured platforms that transform lives.