David Steward secures position as richest Black billionaire in U.S. with $12.7-billion fortune
This spike in his wealth has re-established Steward at the top after a series of fluctuations earlier this year.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux's Capitec Bank stake soars above $2.2 billion
Le Roux's stake in Capitec Bank has increased by $95.3 million in just two weeks, reflecting significant gains.
OCI, owned by Egypt’s richest man Nassef Sawiris, to sell methanol business for $2.05 billion
The $2.05-billion deal includes U.S. and European assets and a stake in Natgasoline LLC.
Eswatini’s richest man Natie Kirsh gains $1.66 billion in 2024
Kirsh, now ranked 286th globally, is the only African billionaire to gain more than $1.5 billion in 2024.
Access Bank linked to Nigerian banker Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede secures new deal to boost SME lending in Ghana
The partnership is expected to drive economic growth, job creation, and particularly support women-owned businesses in the country.
South African tech leader Zak Calisto’s Karooooo stake tops $950 million
Calisto’s net worth has surged significantly, driven by a sharp rise in the market value of his shares in Karooooo.
Michael Jordan sells mansion for $14.85 million after 12 years on the market
The sale comes 12 years after the sprawling, custom-built estate was first listed for $29 million in 2012.
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's energy firm pushes on with transmission deal in Kenya
This clarification comes after a presidential adviser previously suggested that deals worth up to $1.3 billion had been finalized.
Nigerian banker Segun Agbaje leads GTCO to $552-million profit in H1 2024
This aligns with GTCO's ambitious target to become the first Nigerian company to achieve a $1 billion profit milestone.
South African billionaire Nicky Oppenheimer’s wealth surges by $1.43 billion in 2024
Oppenheimer’s net worth has risen from $9.85 billion at the start of the year to $11.3 billion, solidifying his place among the world’s wealthiest individuals.
Sasol names South African executive Muriel Dube as new chair amid strategic shift
Her appointment comes at a pivotal moment for Sasol, which is repositioning itself in the energy market by expanding its natural gas operations.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola lauds Aliko Dangote’s refinery as fuel distribution begins
The Dangote Oil Refinery, which started loading petrol into trucks on Sun., Sept. 15, is seen as a breakthrough in Nigeria’s decades-long struggle with fuel imports and shortages.
Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa boosts capacity for cross-border services in East Africa
This underscores Liquid’s commitment to enhancing East Africa's digital infrastructure as competition in the region intensifies.
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote tops Africa’s richest list again
Dangote has reclaimed the title of Africa’s richest person, surpassing South African Johann Rupert, according to Bloomberg and Forbes data.
Kenyan court halts India’s second-richest man Gautam Adani’s airport lease deal
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) filed a joint application urging the court to block the agreement.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe to receive $45.2-million dividend from ARM
The dividend payout reflects a 25-percent decrease from the R1.08-billion ($60.3 million) dividend he received the previous year.