Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote’s sugar firm to boost production to 1.5 million tonnes
Dangote Sugar Refinery currently boasts a refining capacity of 1.44 million metric tonnes, making it Nigeria’s largest household and commercial sugar producer.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese sells Shoprite shares worth $49.4 million
Wiese, through Titan Fincap, a subsidiary controlled by his investment vehicle, Titan Premier Investments, sold 3.83 million ordinary shares in Shoprite.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert loses $3.7 billion in three months
Data from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index reveals that Rupert’s net worth slumped from $14.4 billion on July 16 to $10.7 billion.
Zambian banker Saviour Chibiya’s salary at Absa tops $1 million
Chibiya’s leadership and contributions to Absa Group’s success testify to his position in the financial services sector.
5 companies linked to South African businessman Mteto Nyati
In the South African business landscape, Nyati stands tall as a prominent figure, leaving an indelible mark on the corporate landscape.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola-linked bank to raise $181 million via rights issue
With an impressive 5.57-percent ownership as of June 30, 2023, Otedola stands as the largest shareholder in this Lagos-based financial services holding group.
South African tycoon Fleetwood Grobler’s Sasol faces hurdle in $77-million deal
In recent times, Fleetwood Grobler, a minority shareholder in Sasol, has been leading Sasol’s transition toward cleaner and renewable energy strategies.
Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga pays $210-million spectrum license renewal fee
This development comes in the wake of intense speculation and reports regarding a contentious dispute between Adenuga and the Nigerian government.
Tiger Woods and Justin Timberlake partner to launch luxury sports bar in Scotland
This venture is made possible through a partnership with the real-estate company Nexus Luxury Collection.
Net worth of Nigeria’s second-richest man Abdul Samad Rabiu hits $7 billion
Bloomberg estimates Rabiu’s net worth slightly lower at $5.91 billion, considering approximately $2.98 billion in miscellaneous liabilities.
Kenyan banker Gideon Muriuki suffers $7.3-million loss in 12 days
Muriuki owns a significant two percent stake in Co-op Bank Group. This translates to 117,471,300 shares in the Nairobi-based lender.
Nigerian oil billionaire Wale Tinubu loses $29 million from investment in Oando
Tinubu’s stake in Oando is held indirectly through his ownership of 66.67 percent of Ocean and Oil Development Partners (OODP).
Philip Tobias: South African executive leading Patrice Motsepe’s billion-dollar group
In recent years, Tobias has established himself as a renowned mining engineer with extensive industry expertise.
Alex Karp rejoins Black billionaires with $2-billion fortune as Palantir secures U.S. Army deal
According to Forbes, Karp, ranked among the world’s Black billionaires, has witnessed a $300-million increase in his net worth.
Bill Gates’ foundation invests $30 million to advance AI in Africa
Gates’ net worth currently stands at a staggering $124 billion. This immense wealth secures his position as the fifth-richest man in the world.
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s TymeBank hits 8 million customers
Motsepe boasts a net worth of $2.2 billion, making him the richest Black billionaire in Southern Africa.