Black billionaire Alex Karp sells more than $50 million in Palantir stock
The sale was part of automatic transactions to cover tax obligations related to vested restricted stock units.
Zak Calisto joins African billionaire ranks after Karooooo stake tops $1 billion
His controlling stake in Karooooo has surpassed the $1 billion mark, a milestone first reported by Billionaires.Africa.
Malawi’s richest man sees $89 million decline in FMB Capital stake
The continued slide in the company’s share price on the Malawi Stock Exchange has dragged down his holdings significantly.
Otedola hails Tinubu, Cardoso’s reforms as FirstHoldCo regains profitability
At the 13th Annual General Meeting of FirstHoldCo, Otedola pulled back the curtain on the scale of his vision.
South Africa’s Giovanni Ravazzotti takes $33.6 million loss on Italtile investment
The downturn reflects mounting investor caution regarding the company’s near-term growth prospects amid a challenging economic climate in South Africa.
Mauritian businessman Arnaud Lagesse’s IBL Group posts $87 million profit
The results reflect the continued strength of its international operations, which helped cushion the impact of rising costs in its home market.
Rupert joins Dangote, Ogunlesi among African billionaires visiting Washington
Johann Rupert, South Africa’s richest man and Richemont chairman, arrived in Washington during tense talks between Trump and President Ramaphosa.
Kanye West’s South Korea show canceled after $20 million contract loss in Japan
This follows Japan’s $20 million Tokyo Dome show drop after controversial onstage behavior offended local cultural values.
Algeria’s richest Issad Rebrab’s Cevital taps European partner for Béjaïa project
The wastewater treatment plant is a practical step that helps the company stay productive, meet regulatory requirements, and reduce its environmental impact.
Palantir CEO, Alex Karp, becomes America’s richest Black person
Karp, who made the billionaire list in 2016 with a net worth of $1.6 billion, now holds an estimated fortune of $11.5 billion.
South African tech tycoon Zak Calisto’s Karooooo stake tops $1 billion
Investors have been responding positively to the firm’s recent earnings and steady growth, particularly in its core subscription business.
Khamis family loses $10 million on Oriental Weavers stake in 22 days
This follows a notable decline in the company’s share price on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), bringing pressure on one of Egypt’s richest families.
South Africa’s biggest food producer to sell canned fruit business for one rand
This is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to streamline its operations and concentrate on its core business in the local market.
Tope Shonubi’s Sahara and NNPC agree to improve energy access across Nigeria
The agreement was reached during a recent meeting between Sahara Group’s leadership team and NNPC’s Group CEO.
Malagasy tycoon Hassanein Hiridjee's AXIAN Energy gets $5 million for renewable projects
The funding will help several solar and hydroelectric projects across Africa, many of which have stalled due to a lack of early-stage financing, move beyond the planning phase.
Anthony Joshua falls off 2025 Forbes list of highest-paid athletes
British-Nigerian boxing star Anthony Joshua falls off Forbes 2025 list of highest-paid athletes following earnings decline and costly defeat.