Led by Zimbabwean exec Ralph Mupita, MTN secures $200 million from Mastercard
This investment commitment to fostering technological and infrastructural development across Africa.
Family feud erupts over Naivas shares as heirs of Kenyan business titan seek control
Newton Kagira Mukuha, in his application, argued that certain assets within the estate have not been properly distributed, expressing worries over lack of representation.
Bill Gates- and Jeff Bezos-backed mining venture discovers copper deposit in Zambia
With backing from Breakthrough Energy Ventures, led by Gates and Bezos, KoBold is poised to advance its operations rapidly to meet the surging global demand.
South African mogul Neal Froneman remains resilient in Sibanye’s copper asset pursuit
Froneman emphasized the challenges of the current copper market, acknowledging its prior overheating but highlighting a gradual recovery.
South African tycoon Ivan Saltzman sells $75.15 million worth of Dis-Chem shares
The sell-off, a routine measure to trim his stakes in the leading group, follows Saltzman’s decision to step down as the CEO in June 2023.
Michael Jordan’s sneakers set record, fetching $8 million at Sotheby’s auction
Jordan continues to captivate generations with his unparalleled impact on and off the basketball court, further solidifying his status as a sporting icon.
Naira devaluation costs Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu $2.7 billion
According to Forbes, Rabiu’s net worth, which soared to $8.4 billion in January 2024, dropped to $5.7 billion.
Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga’s oil firm rakes in over $140 million in revenue in 2023
Adenuga, renowned telecom mogul and one of Africa’s wealthiest billionaires, owns a 74.4-percent stake, equivalent to 516,298,603 shares, in Conoil.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote loses $5.7 billion as naira devaluation hits hard
The primary cause behind this abrupt plunge in Dangote’s wealth is attributed to the revaluation of his assets, triggered by the recent devaluation of the Nigerian naira.
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe-backed Sanlam offers $344 million for Assupol
Motsepe, South Africa’s richest Black man with a net worth of $2.7 billion, holds a 7.8-percent stake in insurance giant, Sanlam.
Nigerian tycoon Tony Elumelu’s Transcorp hits $160-million revenue milestone in 2023
Elumelu, through his investment firm HH Capital, holds a commanding 29.5-percent stake in Transcorp, owning 11,990,957,350 ordinary shares.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe donates $500,000 in Cote d’Ivoire
Motsepe expressed his gratitude, stating, “We are grateful to the Catholic Church and the Muslim Faith for the crucial religious and spiritual work that they are doing…”
South African billionaire Ivan Glasenberg-linked Glencore cuts cobalt production targets
Despite the challenges in the production sector, Glencore experienced a positive turn in its share price, surging by 2.49 percent over the past 24 hours to £4.25 ($5.42).
Media mogul Byron Allen’s $30-billion bid shakes up Paramount Global ownership
The proposal, which marks Allen’s latest play to bolster his media holdings, is expected to be financed through a combination of secured and unsecured senior debt and equity.
French billionaire Vincent Bollore’s firm makes $2.5-billion bid for DStv owner
Bollore, whose wealth stems from his interests in Bollore Group, has witnessed a notable increase in his net worth, amounting to $99.1 million thus far in the year.
Lewis Hamilton set to join Ferrari — $449-million richer from Mercedes career
Having been linked to Ferrari multiple times throughout his F1 career, Hamilton’s anticipated move to the Italian team marks a significant chapter in his racing journey.