Zimbabwean tycoon John Moxon faces $130-million loss in 55 days
Moxon owns a 10.8-percent stake in Meikles, or 27,933,226 shares.
One of Nigeria’s richest bankers, Herbert Wigwe, rakes in $9.8 million in 24 days
Wigwe’s stake in Access Holdings has grown by N7.59 billion ($9.87 million), reaching N55.89 billion ($72.7 million) .
Adidas takes $364-million hit in wake of Kanye West’s Yeezy sneakers resale
The recent downturn came shortly after the German sportswear giant announced the launch of the second sale of West’s Yeezy sneakers.
5 richest industrialists on the Nigerian Exchange
Here are the five richest industrialists on the Nigerian Exchange who have made remarkable contributions to the Nigerian economy.
Black CEO Craig Arnold rakes in $30 million in 2023
Arnold assumed the roles of chairman and CEO of Eaton on June 1, 2016. He owns a beneficial 0.13 percent stake in the power company.
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris’ net worth soars past $6 billion
This year-to-date surge marks a positive turn for Sawiris, considering his had fallen below $5 billion in the latter part of last year.
Billionaire Michael Lee-Chin-linked fund faces stunning $7-million loss
Lee-Chin is the founder of Portland Private Equity, the private equity fund company in charge of Portland JSX Limited.
Kenya’s Biwott family sells Yaya Center in multimillion-dollar deal
The late Nicholas Biwott was part of a generation of public servants who ventured into various businesses, impacting Kenya’s economy.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe hit by $200-million loss
The decline in Motsepe’s net worth can be attributed to the downturn in the market value of his 39.7-percent stake in African Rainbow Minerals.
Moroccan tycoon Anas Sefrioui’s stake in Casablanca-based firm surges by $100 million
Sefrioui, one of Morocco’s wealthiest businessmen, owns a 64.1-percent stake in the Moroccan property developer.
Swazi billionaire Natie Kirsh’s fortune plunges, losing over $500 million
The majority of Kirsh’s investments are held within his conglomerate, Kirsh Group.
5 companies linked to Egyptian businesswoman Hend El-Sherbini
Billionaires.Africa has identified and cataloged various companies and holdings linked to El-Sherbini.
South African billionaire Nicky Oppenheimer hit by $120-million loss in 5 days
Despite the decrease in net worth, Oppenheimer’s fortune of $9.28 billion makes him the 235th richest man globally.
Kanye West’s Yeezy sneakers return for second sale amid high demand
In May, Adidas announced its decision to sell off the inventory of Yeezy sneakers created in partnership with West.
Gail Kelly: South African-born exec and first female CEO of a major Australian bank
Gail Kelly’s career reached new heights when she was appointed the first female CEO of a major Australian bank, the revered St. George Bank, in 2002.
Currency fluctuation wipes $400 million from Dangote’s wealth in 24 hours
Dangote’s net worth had recently surged to $11.2 billion, putting him on the verge of reclaiming the title of Africa’s richest man.