IHS, led by U.S.-Nigerian telecom tycoon Sam Darwish, secures $1.6 billion in fresh funding
IHS Holding, led by Sam Darwish, raised $1.6 billion to strengthen its balance sheet amid currency volatility and evolving market conditions.
How Baba Ahmadou Danpullo became Cameroon’s richest man
From his early days in tea cultivation to owning one of South Africa’s largest private property portfolios, his story is one of grit, vision, and calculated ambition.
Egyptian real estate mogul Abdallah Sallam leads Madinet Masr’s non-residential expansion
Madinet Masr Housing and Development (MNHD has announced plans to launch commercial projects, marking a significant shift in its business strategy.
Peter Munga: Kenyan banker who built East Africa’s banking giant, Equity Group
His influence extends beyond banking, shaping industries such as insurance, agriculture, and education.
Seplat, co-founded by Nigerian tycoon Austin Avuru, buys back $567.46 million in notes to cut debt
The transaction, which covers 87.3 percent of the outstanding amount, is part of a broader plan to streamline its capital structure and ease debt obligations.
South African billionaire Ivan Glasenberg takes $684 million hit on Glencore stake
This decline follows a steeper loss earlier this year, when his stake dropped by $817.53 million between Jan. 24 and Feb. 23.
Will.i.am backs large concept models in new tech investment
His latest initiative centers on identifying and supporting young tech talent who can build these next-generation models.
7 banks backed by African billionaires
With deep pockets and a sharp eye for opportunity, billionaire-backed banks are making a mark in corporate finance, wealth management, and financial inclusion.
Ugandan tycoon Patrick Bitature suffers another legal defeat against South Africa’s Vantage
Ugandan tycoon Patrick Bitature suffers another legal defeat against South Africa’s Vantage
Top 10 richest real estate tycoons in Egypt
Real estate tycoons like Naguib Sawiris and Hisham Talaat Moustafa are shaping Egypt’s skyline with multi-billion-dollar luxury and mixed-use developments.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote unveils new industrial projects in Nigeria
Aliko Dangote plans to build Nigeria’s largest seaport at the Olokola Free Trade Zone and resume work on a delayed 6-million-ton cement plant in Ogun.
Anglo American, led by South Africa’s Duncan Wanblad, to restructure operations, reduce jobs
The company is shedding assets and gearing up to spin off its platinum division in a push to streamline operations and boost profitability.
Nigerian gambling magnate Kessington Adebutu’s stake in Wema Bank falls $4.92 million
The decline comes after a strong run between Jan. 24 and Feb. 14, when Adebutu’s stake surged by $5.23 million.
Egyptian businessman Hisham Talaat Moustafa gains $54 million as TMG stock rises
The recovery follows a sharp decline between Jan. 1 and Feb. 7, when the market value of his stake dropped by EGP 2.84 billion ($56.48 million).
Access Holdings, led by Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, to finalize National Bank of Kenya acquisition
The deal, which has been in the works for months, is now awaiting final approval from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK).
Seplat, co-founded by Nigerian tycoon Austin Avuru, unveils $650 million notes to slash debt costs
As part of the refinancing process, Seplat has also launched a tender offer allowing investors to sell back their 2026 notes before the March 18, 2025, deadline.