Egyptian tycoon Medhat Khalil hit by $8.5-million loss in Raya Holding stake
Raya Holding, formed in 1999 through a merger between entities owned by Khalil and Orascom Group, is a key player in the Egyptian investment landscape.
Court sets date for ruling on Nigerian multimillionaire ABC Orjiakor’s $101-million debt lawsuit
ABC Orjiakor, who owns a 6.4-percent stake in Seplat Energy, one of Nigeria’s largest energy companies, ranks as one of Nigeria’s wealthiest business figures.
7 companies owned by billionaire African energy mogul Benedict Peters
Billionaires.Africa has identified and tracked seven notable assets owned by billionaire Benedict Peters.
South African tycoon Johan Burger suffers $2-million loss from FirstRand stake
Burger, a seasoned director at FirstRand since 2009, owns a minority 0.110-percent ownership stake in FirstRand.
South African exec Dawie Mostert earns $2.5-million salary from Sibanye
Despite this notable decrease in compensation, Mostert remains a highly respected figure within the mining industry.
7 companies owned by Stephen Curry
Stephen Curry, the NBA’s highest-paid player, has deployed his fortune into building a successful business empire.
AI company, led by Black billionaire Alex Karp, wins $250 million U.S. Army deal
Under Alex Karp, Palantir has witnessed an impressive surge in performance, harnessing the power of large language models
Egyptian mogul Khaled Mahmoud’s MM Group plans to enter Saudi Arabian market
Mahmoud owns a noteworthy 10.13-percent stake in MM Group, presently valued at nearly $15 million.
7 companies owned by America’s seventh-richest Black woman, Emma Grede
In the world of fashion and business, Grede stands as an inspiration and a testament to vision, determination, and innovation.
South African banker Faisal Mkhize’s salary at Absa tops $1 million
Mkhize is a seasoned veteran renowned for his extensive knowledge within South Africa’s financial services sector.
5 companies owned by Nicky Minaj
Minaj is among the best-selling artists, selling over 100 million records globally. She’s the leading female rapper of the 2010s and one of the all-time greats.
South African billionaire Laurie Dippenaar loses $41 million in FirstRand stake
Presently, Dippenaar holds a 1.76-percent stake in FirstRand, or 98,726,988 shares.
One of Botswana’s richest men, Ramachandran Ottapathu, loses $2.3 million
As the co-founder of Choppies, Ottapathu owns a controlling 24.48-percent stake in the supermarket chain, totaling 316,353,058 ordinary shares.
Burkina Faso’s richest man in alleged bid to topple junta leader
Burkina Faso’s richest man Mahamadou Bonkoungou and the country’s leader Ibrahim Traore are said to be at war.
Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga to receive $1.65-million dividend from Conoil
Led by the visionary Mike Adenuga, Conoil has firmly established its dominance in Nigeria’s petroleum marketing arena.
Liquidators pick 10,000 members for payout from South African tycoon Cornelius Steynberg’s firm
This comes as a U.S. federal court ordered Cornelius Steynberg to pay $3.4 billion in restitution to victims of forex fraud.