South African billionaire Johann Rupert’s Richemont posts $20 billion in nine-month revenue
Richemont reports $20 billion in nine-month sales, driven by jewelry growth and strong retail performance worldwide.
Idrissa Nassa's Coris Bank takes full control of Cape Verde bank
Coris Bank, led by Idrissa Nassa, completes takeover of Cape Verde’s BCA, expanding its African banking footprint.
Aliko Dangote’s cement company awards $10.5 million to distributors across Africa
Aliko Dangote’s Dangote Cement rewards top African distributors with $10.5M in cash, vehicles, and prizes, highlighting growth plans.
Piet Mouton, partners collect Capitec shares worth $91.5 million
South African businessman Piet Mouton and family trusts receive $91.5 million in Capitec shares after Curro Holdings delisting.
Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Group adds a 22 MW gas plant
BUA Group signs 22 MW gas power deal to cut diesel use, boost energy supply, and support Nigeria’s energy transition.
Nigerian software engineer Shola Akinlade’s Paystack moves into banking
Paystack, co-founded by Shola Akinlade, acquires Ladder Microfinance to offer SME loans and digital banking in Nigeria.
Billionaire Mohamed Mansour's Al Mansour rolls out Chevrolet EVs in Egypt
Egypt’s Al-Mansour Automotive, led by billionaire Mohamed Mansour, launches Chevrolet’s Captiva EV and Spark EUV in partnership with GM.
Nigerian billionaires Bayo Ogunlesi, TY Danjuma and Hakeem Belo-Osagie lose out on TotalEnergies’ 10% Nigeria stake
Well-funded bids by Nigeria’s richest investors fell apart as VAARIS Resources quietly secured TotalEnergies’ stake in a major oil joint venture.
South African multimillionaire Saltzmans gain $20 million in Dis-Chem
South African multimillionaire Saltzman family has gained $20 million as their Dis-Chem stake climbs to $588 million.
Mauritius-based businessman Antoine Delaporte's Adenia Partners set to receive up to $30 million from IFC
Adenia Partners will receive up to $30 million from IFC to back growth-stage African businesses across key sectors.
Patrice Motsepe seeks South African hearing in $195 million mining dispute
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe and linked companies turn to South African courts as Tanzanian case over $195 million NDA breach nears trial.
Egyptian businessman Hani Berzi gains $4.8 million from Edita Food shares
Hani Berzi gains $4.7 million from his Edita Food stake as shares rise on strong earnings and renewed investor interest in Egypt.
Toby Selman’s Africa Logistics Properties cleared to list dollar-denominated REIT in Nairobi
Africa Logistics Properties secures approval to list East Africa’s first U.S. dollar industrial REIT on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
Starlink blocked in South Africa; Elon Musk claims race-based decision
Elon Musk says South Africa’s race-based telecom rules block Starlink, despite $121.8 million investment and plans for rural schools.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote refinery's denies petrol supply disruption
Aliko Dangote’s refinery dismisses supply claims, boosts petrol output, and ensures steady access for all marketers.
Nigerian banker Jim Ovia gains $18.5 million from Zenith Bank shares
Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank stake gains $18.5 million as shares rise, lifting investor confidence and boosting the lender’s market value.