Royal family of Morocco gains $2.2 billion from Attijariwafa Bank stake
Alaouite family’s stake in Attijariwafa Bank rises $2.2 billion, reflecting strong bank performance and strategic investments.
Hip-hop billionaire Jay-Z gains $100 million, remains world’s richest musician
Hip-hop billionaire Jay-Z gains $100 million, boosting his net worth to $2.6 billion and keeping him the world’s richest musician.
Egyptian tycoon Waleed Zaki’s Pioneers Properties profit drops 82% in first half of 2025
Egyptian businessman Waleed Zaki reports Pioneers Properties profit down 82% in early 2025, as costs offset revenue growth.
Michiel Le Roux now worth $2.6 billion as Capitec becomes Africa’s most valuable bank
Michiel Le Roux’s fortune has climbed to $2.6 billion as Capitec overtakes FirstRand to become Africa’s most valuable bank.
Oprah Winfrey, world’s richest Black woman, is $100 million richer
Oprah Winfrey’s net worth rises by $100 million, reaching $3.1 billion, cementing her as the world’s richest Black woman.
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi gains $2.2 billion; wealth nears $8 billion
Mohammed Al-Amoudi’s fortune rises $2.2 billion after Svenska sale, pushing his net worth toward $8 billion.
South African mogul Jannie Moolman’s Moolman Group starts work on Prince Buthelezi Mall
Moolman Group begins work on Prince Buthelezi Mall, a multi-million-dollar retail hub in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal.
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris now worth $9.25 billion after private investment gains
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris’ fortune rises to $9.25 billion as gold and private investments gain value.
Mohamed Mansour, Egypt’s third-richest person, now worth $3.4 billion
Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Mansour’s net worth rises to $3.4 billion, reinforcing his place among Africa’s top business leaders.
South Africa’s Saltzman family stake in Dis-Chem rebounds to nearly $500 million
The Saltzman family’s stake in Dis-Chem has rebounded to nearly $500 million as shares rally on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE).
Malawi gains second billionaire as Hitesh Anadkat’s stake in FMB tops $1 billion
Hitesh Anadkat becomes Malawi’s second billionaire as his FMB Capital stake surpasses $1 billion.
Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu sees $400 million decline in net worth
Abdul Samad Rabiu’s net worth drops $400 million following a decline in BUA Cement shares.
Palantir CEO Alex Karp unloads $110 million in stock within 100 days
Alex Karp has sold more than $110 million in Palantir shares within 100 days amid stock volatility and tax obligations.
Nigerian tycoon Muazzam Mairawani plans $600 million cement plant to rival Dangote, Rabiu
Nigerian tycoon Muazzam Mairawani plans a $600 million cement plant in Kebbi, challenging Dangote Cement and BUA.
South African billionaire Johann Rupert’s Richemont to open new Hong Kong store
South African billionaire Johann Rupert’s Richemont brings Vhernier to Asia with a new Hong Kong boutique.
Bill Gates’ anti-malaria program halted in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso suspends Gates Foundation anti-malaria project, raising debate over genetically modified mosquitoes.