7 assets owned by Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga
Adenuga’s journey began humbly, earning his first million at the age of 26 selling lace and distributing soft drinks.
South African banker Gerrie Fourie gains nearly $24 million in 72 days
Fourie, who is the retail bank’s CEO, possesses a notable 0.89-percent stake in the bank, or 1,027,673 ordinary shares.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux’s Capitec stake surges to $1.25 billion
le Roux holds an 11.39-percent ownership stake in Capitec Bank, or 13,190,043 ordinary shares.
Kenyan tycoon Edward Kirathe’s Acorn plans expansion for student hostels in Nairobi
Kirathe’s influence in Kenya’s real estate sector spans 25 years, making him a prominent figure in the East African real estate domain.
Adidas proves it can survive without Kanye West as market cap soars above $35 billion
Adidas’ adept maneuvering following its separation from West has ensured its resilience, with significant gains in share value and market capitalization.
7 assets owned by Nigerian multimillionaire Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi
Azudialu-Obiejesi is a towering figure in the nation’s energy landscape.
Egyptian billionaire Yasseen Mansour loses $1.5 million from stake in real estate firm
Mansour owns a substantial 6.87-percent stake in Palm Hills Development, or 202,291,698 ordinary shares.
Britam, partly owned by Kenyan magnates, taps Airtel to expand insurance reach
Leading Kenyan billionaires such as Mbaru, Munga, and Mwangi hold significant stakes within the conglomerate.
Mauritian Espitalier-Noel family suffers $9-million loss from ENL stake
With their stake now worth more than $45 million, the affluent Mauritian Espitalier-Noel family ranks among the richest families in Mauritius.
5 richest bankers in South Africa
In the tapestry of South Africa’s economic success, these five individuals are beacons of ingenuity and expertise.
Ugandan tycoon Charles Mbire suffers $2.4-million loss from MTN Uganda stake
The market value of Mbire’s 3.99-percent stake in MTN Uganda has declined $43.89 million on Jan. 1 to $41.45 million.
Kenyan tycoon Ahmed Hashi’s Hashi Energy set for auction over $35-million debt
Founded in 1991 by Hashi and his wife, Fatuma, Hashi Energy’s operations have expanded significantly over the past three decades.
Nigeria’s richest banker gains $9.9 million in just eight days
These impressive gains further solidify Ovia’s status as Nigeria’s richest banker and one of the richest investors on the NGX.
Kenyan tycoon Narendra Raval backs Finance Act to boost local manufacturing
Raval’s endorsement underscores the potential for the legislation to revitalize Kenya’s manufacturing landscape.
Genocide survivors target $50-million estate of Rwandan mogul Felicien Kabuga
The group is seeking to freeze Kabuga’s properties, estimated to be worth $50 million at the time of his arrest in Paris in 2020.
Egyptian fintech founder Ashraf Sabry gains $1.3 million from Fawry stake
Sabry, who launched the payment platform in 2008 and pioneered electronic bill payments in Egypt, controls 2.345 percent of Fawry.