Burkina Faso’s banking mogul Idrissa Nassa’s Coris Bank Togo hits $845 million in assets
The steady growth underscores Coris Bank International’s commitment to expanding its West African footprint under Idrissa Nassa’s leadership.
Billionaire golfer Tiger Woods defies Puma’s lawsuit, pushes forward with clothing brand
Tiger Woods takes major step to establish Sun Day Red despite ongoing legal pressure from the sportswear giant.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote is $213 million richer this year
The increase is tied to his 86 percent stake in Dangote Cement Plc, Africa’s largest cement producer, which has gained nearly $200 million in value this year.
Zimbabwe’s richest man urges local venture funding, pushes for high school entrepreneurship
Strive Masiyiwa believes a stronger local investment ecosystem would create a more sustainable future for entrepreneurs across the continent.
Flutterwave, led by Olugbenga Agboola, plans Nigerian Exchange listing with focus on profitability
This comes as Flutterwave continues to emphasize that its long-awaited initial public offering (IPO) will only happen once the company becomes profitable.
Egyptian multimillionaire Safwan Thabet’s Juhayna stake gains $36.62 million in 20 days
Juhayna’s strong fundamentals and strategic market positioning continue to attract institutional and high-net-worth investors.
TAQA Arabia, led by Egyptian executive Pakinam Kafafi, strikes deal to expand CNG use
The partnership aligns with Egypt’s push for cleaner energy in transportation, as the country looks to cut fuel costs and reduce carbon emissions.
Ninety-One boosts stake in insurer linked to Africa’s first Black billionaire to over $510 million
The move, disclosed in a regulatory filing on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, underscores the deep relationship between the two firms.
South African billionaire Ivan Glasenberg’s Glencore stake slips below $5 billion
His holdings have declined by £647.19 million ($817.53 million) in the past month as Glencore’s stock fell under market pressure.
Kenya’s wealthiest banker takes a $3 million hit on Equity Group stake
The $3 million dip in his stake follows a modest increase of $1.2 million recorded between Jan. 1 and Jan. 22.
Abderrahmane Benhamadi, one of Algeria’s richest, to build Africa’s biggest AC plant
The facility, set to be built in Bordj Bou Arreridj, about 240 km east of Algiers, will require a $200 million investment.
Kenya Airways, led by South African-born Kenyan businessman Michael Joseph, adds new boeing aircraft
The airline now operates 35 aircraft, boosting its capacity and efficiency as it competes in the African aviation market.
Oppenheimer, South Africa’s second-richest man, is $550 million richer this year
In the first two months of 2025, his net worth has risen from $11.6 billion to $12.1 billion.
Alex Karp loses $700 million after becoming third U.S. Black billionaire worth over $10 billion
The decline is tied to the performance of his 2.63 percent stake in Denver-based AI and big data analytics firm, Palantir.
Egyptian tycoon Hassan Allam’s firm seals deal to build nationwide EV charging network
The plan includes installing both alternate current (AC) and direct current (DC) chargers at high-traffic filling stations, making EV adoption more accessible.
Alan Pullinger, South African banker, sees stake in FirstRand dip below $30 million
The decline in Pullinger’s stake reflects the broader uncertainty among investors.