James Mwangi gains $5.8 million as Equity Group shares soar
Mwangi’s stake has grown in value from Ksh5.44 billion ($42.06 million) to Ksh6.19 billion ($47.84 million).
Christo Wiese’s Shoprite stake jumps $97 million
His stake in the company has surged by over $97 million, driven by a strong rally in Shoprite’s shares on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE).
Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa sells $1.1 million in Netflix shares
Strive Masiyiwa, Zimbabwe's richest man, has been gradually reducing his stake in Netflix over the past year.
Johann Rupert’s net worth rises by $488 million in 24 hours
The boost further cements his position as Africa’s second-richest person, behind Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote.
Firm linked to World’s richest Black man acquires Kenya’s oldest tour company
This reflects the growing appeal of Kenya’s tourism sector to international investors.
South Africa’s richest man gains $800 million in less than a month
This boost brings his year-to-date net worth increase to $1.67 billion, making him the only African billionaire whose fortune has grown by over $1.5 billion in 2025.
Nigeria’s 7 richest royal families
Their businesses not only fuel the economy but also create jobs, foster community development, and drive inclusive growth.
Nigerian gambling magnate Kessington Adebutu’s Wema Bank stake tops $50 million
Adebutu, who founded Premier Lotto, owns a 28.26 percent stake in Wema Bank through Neemtree Limited, amounting to 6,057,090,218 shares.
Mike Adenuga exports new Nigerian crude grade to international market
The Obodo blend is a medium sweet crude extracted from the onshore OML 150 block, operated by Continental Oil & Gas Limited, one of Conoil Producing’s units.
South African billionaire Michiel le Roux's Capitec Bank stake nears $2.5 billion
Michiel le Roux’s Capitec stake nears $2.5 billion after a strong share price rally on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
Ugandan tycoon Charles Mbire's stake in MTN Uganda nears $70 million
Over the past 51 days, the value of his shares has jumped by Ush17.91 billion (around $4.89 million) as renewed optimism lifts MTN Uganda’s stock price.
Black executive Marvin Ellison gains $9.2 million from Lowe’s shares
Marvin Ellison’s stake in Lowe’s rose by $9.2 million as shares rebounded 5.78% over 17 trading days.
Hassan Allam’s firm obtains $55 million Islamic loan for Cairo project
The National Bank of Egypt, Suez Canal Bank, ADCB, IDB, and SAIB served as underwriters for the $55 million Islamic loan.
ORA Developers, led by Naguib Sawiris, begins Al-Wardi City project in Iraq
Ora Developers, led by billionaire Naguib Sawiris, has broken ground on Iraq’s Al-Wardi City, a major eco-focused housing and smart city project near Baghdad.
Ahmed Wadi’s Money Fellows raises $13 million to expand beyond Egypt
This brings the Cairo-based fintech startup's total funding to just over $60 million.
IHS stake of U.S.-Nigerian telecom executive Sam Darwish tops $60 million
This is linked to an increase in IHS Holding’s share price on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), driven by renewed investor confidence.