Egyptian entrepreneur Omar Khairy confirms RIGA’s acquisition of new projects, investments in East Africa
This underscores the group's strategic shift to capitalize on the region's untapped opportunities and resources.
Billionaire golfer, Tiger Woods, faces Puma lawsuit
Puma alleges that Woods's logo, a red leaping tiger, bears an “unmistakable similarity” to Puma’s signature leaping cat emblem.
South African tech mogul Zak Calisto gains $45 million from Karooooo shares in early 2025
The latest increase extends the market value of his stake to nearly $950 million.
Naspers spends $1.2 billion on share buybacks in less than 5 months
Naspers has invested $1.2 billion to repurchase 5.38 million shares over the past five months, enhancing shareholder value and reaffirming financial stability.
Glencore faces dual bids for Koniambo Nickel stake in new Caledonia
Glencore Plc, led by South African executive Gary Nagle, reviews two bids for its 49% Koniambo Nickel SAS stake after site visits.
Nigerian court orders banks to freeze accounts of Arise TV founder over $718 million debt
The injunction, stemming from an alleged $718 million debt owed to First Bank of Nigeria, also freezes their assets within the court's jurisdiction.
MTN shares earn Ugandan executive $2.4 million in first 10 days of 2025
Ugandan executive Charles Mbire's MTN Uganda stake adds $2.4 million, reaching a record-high valuation of nearly $70 million.
Refinery owned by Africa’s richest person to add new tanks for crude oil imports
Dangote Refinery is boosting storage capacity by 41.67%, adding 6.3 million barrels to ensure a stable imported crude oil supply.
JP Morgan strengthens position in South Africa with $150.8 million Bidcorp stake
JP Morgan raises stake in Bidcorp by 1.92 percent, signaling confidence in South Africa's food service sector.
Orascom Construction consortium powers ahead with Egypt’s largest wind farm expansion
The Ras Ghareb Wind Farm development project, reaffirms Orascom’s commitment to shaping a cleaner, more sustainable future for Egypt.
Egypt’s Hassan Allam Holding secures $703.6 million financing for Suez Wind Farm
The $703.6 million financing package was provided by a consortium of financial institutions.
South African billionaire loses $112 million as US targets Tencent in Chinese military blacklist
His 0.76% stake in Prosus dropped $73 million, while his 0.93% stake in Naspers lost $39.6 million.
Austin Avuru gains $51.1 million from Seplat stake in 2024
This comes despite the naira devaluation, reflecting the resilience of Nigeria’s energy sector.
Nassef, Samih, and Naguib Sawiris to get $13.3 million from Orascom Construction
The payout comes as the company reaffirms its commitment to its shareholders amid economic pressures.
Kanye West reignites dispute with Adidas after $1.6 billion blow
West, also known as Ye, accused Adidas of “design theft and oppression” in a fiery Instagram post, signaling a potential new chapter in their contentious relationship.
Thabet’s Juhayna stake hits $310 million despite devaluation of the Egyptian Pound
SafwanThabet, a top figure in North Africa's consumer goods sector, owns a 50.07 percent stake in Juhayna through Pharon Investments Limited.