South Africa’s second-richest man Nicky Oppenheimer gains $100 million in October
The recent $100-million surge in Oppenheimer’s wealth, has now pushed his year-to-date wealth gains to $925 million.
South African banker Harry Kellan earns $2.1-million salary from FirstRand in 2023
In addition to his executive and governance responsibilities at FirstRand, Kellan holds a beneficial 0.04-percent stake in the financial services giant.
Moroccan tycoon Adil Douiri gains $2.9 million from Mutandis shares
The impressive growth of Douiri’s stake in Mutandis SCA underscores investors’ confidence in the Moroccan consumer goods company.
South African businessman Barry Swartzberg suffers $20-million loss in 48 days
Swartzberg owns a 3.92-percent stake in Sandton-based financial services group, Discovery Limited.
Black executive Peggy Alford earns $9.3-million salary from PayPal in 2022
Alford presently serves as a board member of Macerich, a real estate investment trust, and maintains a seat on Facebook’s board of directors.
Nigerian banker Peter Ashade-led United Capital rakes in $11 million in profit in 9M 2023
Ashade said United Capital’s third-quarter performance reflects the group’s ability to deliver sustainable earnings despite the challenging business environment.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola’s power company posts revenue exceeding $70 million in 9 months
Under Otedola’s leadership, the leading power-generating company has excelled across all its segments.
South African-born tycoon Barry Stuhler takes $2.9-million hit from Lighthouse stake
Stuhler owns a 9.72-percent stake in Lighthouse Properties, or 172,699,222 ordinary shares.
5 companies owned by Kenyan multimillionaire Narendra Raval
Billionaires.Africa has identified five companies owned by Raval.
Firm linked to Egypt’s billionaire El-Sewedy family secures $50-million EBRD loan
The $50-million loan from EBRD will further enhance Elsewedy Electric’s ability to meet the growing demand for cables and electrical equipment in the region.
Moroccan real estate tycoon Alami Lazraq’s ADI stake slumps by $12 million
Despite the recent decline in his stake in ADI, Lazraq remains one of the Casablanca bourse’s richest investors and one of Morocco’s wealthiest businessmen.
5 companies owned by America’s fourth-richest Black woman Janice Bryant Howroyd
As the fourth-wealthiest Black woman in America, Howroyd boasts a $600-million net worth.
South African banker Alan Pullinger suffers $1.8-million loss from FirstRand stake
Pullinger owns a minority stake of approximately 0.1 percent, or 5,634,679 ordinary shares in FirstRand.
Adidas displays financial strength amid Kanye West’s Yeezy influence
Adidas held over $1 billion worth of unsold Yeezy inventory in May.
John Legend’s first tech venture raises $5 million in funding
“It’s Good,” launched by Legend and tech entrepreneur Mike Rosenthal, is a social app designed to offer personalized food and travel recommendations.
African hoteliers at the helm as Dubai-based luxury travel firm expands into Kenya
Miftah Concierge is a Dubai-based luxury travel service provider co-founded and led by African hoteliers Oscar Kato and Pascaline Nkwe.