Egyptian tycoon Ashraf Sabry’s Fawry invests $1.6 million in three local tech firms
The leaders of the acquired companies welcomed the partnerships, describing them as valuable opportunities for growth.
Nigerian tech mogul Olugbenga Agboola’s Flutterwave secures payment license in Zambia
The move builds on Flutterwave’s aggressive expansion strategy, which has seen it secure multiple licenses across Africa.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe loses $100 million as ARM struggles
The decline follows a steep 16 percent drop in ARM’s share price over the past five days, with the stock sliding from R162 ($8.8) to R135 ($7.33).
Cereals company tied to Kenyan tycoon Ngugi Kiuna faces receivership over $28.6 million debt
The move reflects the growing financial strain on Kenyan businesses as economic pressures mount.
25 companies behind Jay-Z’s $2.5 billion fortune
Beyond music and liquor, Jay-Z has built a strong portfolio in venture capital and private equity.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s mining empire battles falling earnings
African Rainbow Minerals (ARM), led by Motsepe, forecasts a 55% drop in headline earnings on weaker iron ore prices.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola hosts Wizkid, Burna Boy in star-studded gathering
Beyond his social engagements, Otedola remains focused on leading two of Nigeria’s most influential companies.
Tech billionaire Alex Karp loses $1.8 billion, still U.S. third-richest Black person
This is tied to a slide in the market value of his 2.63 percent stake in Palantir, which has fallen from $7 billion to $5.3 billion.
Africa’s richest man slashes petrol prices in Nigeria by 13 percent in 2025
This aligns with Nigeria’s broader economic recovery efforts under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and aims to ease financial pressure on consumers.
U.S.-Nigerian telecom executive Sam Darwish’s stake in IHS gains nearly $6 million
The recent rally has driven Sam Darwish’s stake to nearly $50 million.
Nigerian cannabis mogul dismisses Trump’s $5 million ‘gold card’ as a hard sell for investors
Nigerian cannabis mogul Bassim Haidar doubts Trump’s proposed “gold card” visa will draw a surge of global investors, pointing to concerns over higher taxes.
Naguib Sawiris calls on Egypt’s President to reevaluate mega-projects amid dollar shortage
Sawiris cautioned that the ambitious projects require substantial foreign currency, straining Egypt’s economy.
Eswatini’s richest man Natie Kirsh sees $100 million drop in net worth
Kirsh, who built his empire from a family sorghum-malt business in 1952, derives most of his fortune from his 75-percent stake in Jetro Holdings.
Ghabbour family, one of Egypt’s wealthiest, gains $21.5 million from GB Corp.
The recent rally in GB Corp.’s shares has pushed the Ghabbour family’s stake to nearly $234 million.
America’s first Black female billionaire offloads luxury property for $2.23 million
This sale marks a shift in her hospitality portfolio as she moves on from the property after two decades.
Credit Bank, owned by Kenya’s wealthy Nyachae family, cleared to sell stalled skyscraper project
The decision comes after a legal battle with Jabavu Village Limited and Hasscon Pharmaceuticals Limited, which had borrowed the funds.