South African tycoon Barry Swartzberg's Discovery stake falls by $13.7 million
Discovery shares dip 4.33% on JSE, wiping $13.7 million from Barry Swartzberg’s stake and pushing market value below $8 billion.
Glencore, led by South African executive Gary Nagle, to cut global operating costs by $1 billion
Glencore targets $1 billion in savings, plans coal spinoff and copper mine closure amid weak refining margins.
Prosus, led by South African billionaire Koos Bekker, extends $4.73 billion Just Eat offer to October
Prosus extends $4.73 billion Just Eat Takeaway offer to October 2025, aligning with EU review, eyes $12.5 billion revenue by 2028.
Hitesh Anadkat’s FMB Capital stake tops $900 million, making him Malawi’s richest
FMB Capital’s $1.9 billion valuation boosts Hitesh Anadkat’s stake to $900 million, reinforcing his lead as Malawi’s richest individual.
Orascom, controlled by Egypt’s richest family, gets board approval for ADX listing
The move, pending shareholder and regulatory approval, signals a shift by one of the Middle East’s top construction firms toward the UAE’s growing capital markets.
Absa, led by Kenny Fihla, signs deal with BYD to boost EV financing in South Africa
The Johannesburg-based lender aims to build a sustainable finance ecosystem as demand for new energy vehicles (NEVs) continues to climb.
Southern Sun, led by John Copelyn, confirms role in $84 million Umhlanga hotel project
Construction is expected to wrap up by the end of 2027, adding to the development’s overall scale and prestige.
South African executive Duncan Wanblad-led Anglo faces Botswana backlash over De Beers sale
The southern African nation, which owns 15 percent of De Beers, believes it was not adequately consulted on the divestment.
South African retail tycoon Giovanni Ravazzotti’s Italtile stake drops $30 million
Italtile founder Giovanni Ravazzotti sees $30 million stake value drop as shares tumble nearly 7% in nine days.
Egypt’s Khamis family gains nearly $17 million from Oriental Weavers stake
Khamis family stake in Oriental Weavers jumps $16.75 million as shares rally on AI showroom and digital expansion plans.
Egyptian tycoon Ahmed El-Sewedy-led electric company wins contract for mega rail project
Elsewedy will handle the full HVAC delivery scope—supply, copper piping installation, start-up, commissioning, and after-sales service—ensuring seamless execution.
Moroccan billionaire Anas Sefrioui's stake in ADH rebounds above $1 billion
ADH stock rebound lifts Anas Sefrioui’s stake above $1 billion, signaling renewed confidence in Morocco’s real estate market.
Zenith Bank stake held by Nigeria’s richest bank founder Jim Ovia nears $250 million
Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank stake nears $250 million as investor confidence boosts shares 32% in under a month.
Nigerian businessman Oba Otudeko exits First HoldCo in multimillion-dollar deal
Oba Otudeko exits First Holdco in a $211 million deal, clearing the path for Femi Otedola to tighten control of Nigeria’s oldest banking group.
Family of Kenya's longest-serving spy chief wins $77 million land battle
Kenyan court restores $77 million estate to Kanyotu family, voids fraudulent sale of 500-acre land in Ruiru after forged documents exposed.
Oil mogul Gabriel Ogbechie’s Rainoil unveils 10 new fuel stations across Nigeria
The expansion supports Rainoil’s “Road to 400” push to scale its nationwide fuel retail network and boost petroleum access in urban and underserved markets.