Egypt’s richest man Nassef Sawiris’ net worth soars by $410 million in 9 days
The unexpected surge catapults Sawiris nine spots on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, from 300th to 291st.
Cement company of Africa’s richest man doubles revenue to $659.3 million in Q1 2024
Group revenue from cement, clinker, and other products surged 100 percent year-over-year, reaching N817.35 billion ($659.3 million).
Oprah Winfrey’s wealth hits $3 billion: Inside her $200-million gain and Hawaiian estate
Winfrey’s net worth has risen by $200 million, reaching $3 billion, according to Forbes. This marks a significant rise from $2.8 billion on Jan. 1.
Kenyan billionaire Baloobhai Patel buys big, now owns more than 1 percent of Absa Bank
Patel’s latest acquisition reflects a significant year-on-year increase in his Absa holdings. In December 2022, he held 47.57 million shares (0.88-percent stake).
South African-born tycoon Barry Stuhler gains $4.2 million from Lighthouse stake
The recent $4.23-million gain further strengthens Stuhler’s reputation not only as a high-value JSE investor but also as one of South Africa’s most affluent individuals.
Dangote’s half-brother Sayyu Dantata’s oil firm mulls Nigerian Exchange exit
Following a successful delisting, the board intends to seek shareholder authorization to list the company’s shares on the NASD OTC Securities Exchange.
Nigerian mogul Abdul Samad Rabiu loses $1.2 billion as naira weakens against U.S. dollar
Ranked as Nigeria’s third-richest person and Africa’s sixth by Forbes, Rabiu has recently experienced a notable drop in his wealth figures.
David Steward surpasses Robert F. Smith to become America’s richest Black billionaire
Since the start of the year, Steward’s net worth has skyrocketed by $2.78 billion, averaging an impressive $24.17-million increase per day.
South Africa’s second-richest man Nicky Oppenheimer’s wealth drops by $600 million
The recent downturn in Oppenheimer’s net worth is attributed to the revaluation of his investments in private equity firms.
Moroccan tycoon Anas Sefrioui faces $190-million loss in ADH stake within a week
This downturn comes on the heels of a period of significant growth for Sefrioui, who experienced a surge of $242.76 million between March 7 and April 8.
South African billionaire Stephen Saad’s Aspen to boost global supply of obesity medication
Aspen, Africa’s largest drugmaker, is actively exploring ways to ramp up the availability of these in-demand treatments worldwide.
Egyptian tycoon Ahmed El Sewedy’s electric firm announces $22-million dividend for shareholders
This decision underscores the company’s commitment to rewarding its stakeholders for their continued support.
Tyler Perry’s net worth surges to $1.4 billion following major deals with Netflix, Amazon, BET
Perry’s net worth has soared from $1 billion at the start of the year to $1.4 billion, ranking him 2,245th among the world’s richest people.
Firm linked to America’s richest Black person Robert F. Smith surpasses $20-billion mark for eighth flagship fund
The fundraising endeavor has exceeded all expectations, showcasing an insatiable appetite for large-scale technology investments.
Nigerian tycoon Tony Elumelu-linked power company reports strong Q1 2024, revenue tops $60 million
Transcorp Power’s journey in Nigeria’s energy sector commenced in 2013 with the acquisition of the Ughelli Power Plant under the leadership of Elumelu.
Zimbabwean exec Ralph Mupita led MTN set to launch joint tech innovation lab in Johannesburg
This stems from a Memorandum of Understanding signed during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, underscoring commitment to technological evolution.