Black executive Marvin Ellison’s stake in Lowe’s grows by $5.8 million
Lowe’s CEO Marvin Ellison adds $5.8 million to his stake as shares rise 3.67%, lifting the retailer’s market cap above $120 billion.
Nigerian tycoon TY Danjuma’s IMG gets backing for $4.2 million rights issue
TY Danjuma’s IMG wins shareholder support for $4.2 million rights issue after revenue surge; expands investments in power, gas, and agribusiness sectors.
How Prosus plans to repeat South African billionaire Bekker’s billion-dollar Tencent bet
Prosus bets big on India, echoing Bekker’s Tencent strategy with long-term investments in tech platforms like PayU and Meesho.
Kenny Fihla-led Absa accounting ‘in disarray,’ court denies property seizure bid
The court rejected Absa’s application, insisting the matter requires full trial and mediation, which the bank had declined.
Hassanein Hiridjee’s AXIAN Telecom secures $28.8 million loan after Jumia stake deal
AXIAN Telecom secures $28.8 million from IFC to expand broadband in Comoros, including 5G rollout and fiber upgrades starting in 2025.
East Africa's first billionaire hands over multimillion-dollar faculty complex in Uganda
The project, delivered by Vcon Construction, the construction arm of the Ruparelia Group, was reportedly completed in just under two years.
Tanzanian businessman Said Bakhresa plans $500 million factory expansion
The move is aimed at boosting production and reinforcing the company’s leadership in the regional market.
Egyptian businesswoman Hend El-Sherbini expands IDH with $8 million CAIRO RAY acquisition
IDH moves deeper into radiology with $8 million CAIRO RAY deal.
Larry Ellison’s Oracle opens research and development center in Morocco
Oracle launches a seven-floor research center in Casablanca to drive AI and cloud innovation across Africa
How Palantir's CEO Alex Karp quietly became America’s richest Black billionaire
In May, he sold $50 million worth of Palantir stock, a small portion of his holdings, but a sign of how liquid his wealth has become.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Brait plans to sell UK retailer
The move is part of a broader effort to simplify its portfolio, repay debt, and return capital to shareholders.
Burkinabe tycoon Idrissa Nassa’s Coris Bank launches operation in Central Africa
The new subsidiary, Coris Bank International Chad, takes over from Société Générale Chad following the completion of its acquisition on Feb. 31, 2024.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote to export Nigeria’s first gasoline cargo to Asia
A 90,000-metric-ton cargo of gasoline is scheduled to leave the refinery for Asia, marking the first time fuel from the Lagos-based facility will be sold outside the region.
Egyptian property billionaire Hisham Talaat Moustafa loses $78.5 million
TMG stock slumps 7%, wiping $78 million from Hisham Talaat Moustafa’s holdings amid Egypt’s cooling real estate sector.
150 Nigerian workers sacked after protest at firm owned by billionaire with political ties
The layoffs followed a protest at one of the company’s construction sites in Lagos, where workers stopped work and marched to demand better conditions.
Egyptian businessman Hani Berzi loses $4 million as Edita shares fall
The decline marks another blow for Berzi, who chairs the Cairo-based snack maker and owns a 44.07-percent controlling stake.