Vodacom, led by South African exec. Shameel Joosub, extends deadline for $790 million Maziv deal
The deal, first disclosed on Nov. 10, 2021, has encountered multiple regulatory and transactional hurdles, leading to repeated extensions.
Moroccan royal family’s bank holdings soar above $6.2 billion—what this means for their influence
As the value of the royal family’s stake continues to rise, so does its influence in the country’s financial sector.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s nephew leads oil company to $2.7 billion revenue in 2024
This was driven by higher crude oil volumes, rising gas prices, and favorable exchange rate translations.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote’s refinery cuts petrol price by 6 percent
The decision follows favorable shifts in the global energy market and a notable drop in international crude oil prices.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola’s Geregu Power to pay $14.4 million final dividend to shareholders
The final dividend for the year ended Dec. 31, 2024, amounts to N21.25 billion ($14.4 million), translating to a payout of N8.5 per share.
South Africa’s richest man, Johann Rupert, gains $2.67 billion in January—net worth hits $16.3 billion
The $2.67 billion increase in January alone far exceeds the $1.3 billion he added throughout 2024.
Ex-CEO of Africa’s most valuable company sees stake slump below $100 million
Tencent’s struggles and global tech uncertainty weigh on Africa’s most valuable company, Naspers.
Billionaire Femi Otedola leads FBN Holdings to record gross earnings of more than $2 billion
The group’s gross earnings surged past $2 billion, further solidifying its place among Nigeria’s leading financial institutions.
British-Nigerian entrepreneur Ladi Delano’s startup acquires Brazil’s mobility provider Kovi
Deal strengthens global mobility fintech’s presence in Latin America, expands AI-driven fleet management.
South African billionaire Jannie Mouton’s Capitec stake falls below $1 billion after $59.5 million drop
This decline comes after a strong 2024 performance that saw Mouton’s stake gain $350 million, soaring from over $650 million to beyond $1 billion.
Nigerian oil mogul Sayyu Dantata’s MRS Oil sees profits exceed $4 million in 2024
MRS Oil’s ability to navigate inflationary headwinds and leverage supply chain efficiencies highlights its resilience in Nigeria’s volatile energy sector.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola’s Geregu Power reports $26 million profit in 2024
This robust result follows a history of consistent financial success, positioning the company at the forefront of Nigeria’s power sector.
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia gains $11.6 million as Zenith Bank completes public offer
This increase highlights the strong performance of the Lagos-based lender and the confidence investors have in its prospects.
Forbes ranks two U.S. Black billionaires above Nigeria’s richest man, Aliko Dangote
While Forbes values Dangote’s wealth at $10.6 billion, Bloomberg’s estimate at $27.2 billion includes his stake in the Dangote Oil Refinery.
French giant buys Guinness Ghana, two years after acquiring glass maker from Algerian businessman
This move is part of Castel’s broader strategy to expand its presence across Africa, having already established itself in North, West, and Central Africa.
U.S.-Nigerian telecom executive Sam Darwish’s IHS stake rebounds above $45 million
Darwish's recent gains highlight his ability to adapt and make strategic decisions that enhance IHS Holding’s position in the global telecom market.