Selorm Adadevoh becomes second Ghanaian top executive in African telecom giant, MTN Group
Effective April 1, 2024, Adadevoh will assume his new role in Johannesburg and will be responsible for leading commercial strategy and the group’s operations.
Otedola becomes second Nigerian billionaire with stakes in two companies worth over 1 trillion naira
With his strategic investments and relentless pursuit of excellence, Otedola continues to make significant contributions to the Nigerian economy and beyond.
Ugandan tycoon Patrick Bitature and Absa Bank clash over $13.6-million loan
The growing number of legal disputes surrounding Bitature has raised concerns about his financial standing.
Startup led by Nairobi-based entrepreneur secures $5-million funding from UK gov’t
BasiGo has secured $5 million in debt funding from British International Investment.
North Africa’s richest billionaire relocates family office to Abu Dhabi
Sawiris eyes Africa, the Middle East, and beyond with Abu Dhabi as the springboard.
Tanzanian multimillionaire Said Bakhresa set to invest $100 million in Malawi
Bakhresa’s planned investment holds immense significance in enhancing Malawi’s self-sufficiency in cooking oil production.
7 iconic assets the late South African businessman Eric Ellerine owned
Ellerine’s legacy extends beyond furniture retail, shaping the landscape of South Africa’s business and investment sectors.
Eric Ellerine, one of South Africa’s richest men, dies at 90
As one of the country’s wealthiest individuals, his passing marks the end of an era.
Top Black executive Desiree Ralls-Morrison earns $4.8-million salary from McDonald’s
With a $4.8-million compensation package, Ralls-Morrison’s leadership redefines the role of legal counsel in the corporate landscape.
Billionaire Mike Adenuga-linked Julius Berger delivers $425-million bridge to Nigerian gov’t
Julius Berger, the renowned construction giant partly owned by Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga, has officially handed over the N336 billion ($425.6 million)…
South African exec Derrick Msibi’s Stanlib plans $160-million investment in Africa’s renewable energy
Stanlib Asset Management, one of South Africa’s top investment firms, led by business executive Derrick Msibi, has unveiled plans to invest $160…
SA billionaire Johann Rupert’s Richemont rules out plans to invest in loss-making British luxury retailer
Last year, Rupert’s Richemont agreed to sell a 47.5-percent stake in its Yoox Net-A-Porter (YNAP) fashion and accessories business to Farfetch.
Gabonese oil tycoon Samuel Dossou-Aworet’s stake in Seplat crosses $230-million mark
Dossou-Aworet has recorded a notable surge in his fortune, propelled by the performance of his holdings in Nigeria’s largest listed energy group.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs steps down as Revolt chairman amid sexual abuse allegations
The legal actions against Combs include a federal lawsuit filed by Cassie — whose real name is Casandra Ventura — seeking $30 million in damages.
Kobe Bryant’s path to a billion-dollar fortune cut short by tragic passing
At the time of his untimely passing, Bryant’s net worth was estimated at $600 million.
5 companies linked to South Africa’s first Black mining tycoon Bridgette Radebe
Beyond her leadership at Mmakau Mining, an avant-garde African mining group, Radebe has played a pivotal role in propelling the growth of various companies.