Egyptian billionaire Ghabbour family scores $21.6-million gain from GB Corp stake
The Ghabbour family commands a 62.9-percent stake in the automaker, solidifying their status as one of the most affluent investors on the Egyptian Exchange.
African-American billionaire Alex Karp faces $100-million loss in early 2024
The revaluation of his private investments and a single-digit decline in Palantir’s shares have contributed to a $100-million decrease in his net worth.
Moroccan tycoon Lamia Tazi gains $6 million from Sothema stake in 15 days
The recent increase in the market value of her stake in Sothema solidifies her position among the richest investors on the Casablanca bourse.
Egypt’s Khamis family gains nearly $13 million from stake in Oriental Weavers
The recent surge in the market value of their stake in Oriental Weavers reinforces their status among Egypt’s wealthiest families and top investors on the Egyptian Exchange.
Egypt’s second-richest man Naguib Sawiris kicks off 2024 with $201-million loss
The recent $200-million decline in his fortune can be attributed to market fluctuations.
Kenyan tycoon Kiprop ‘Buzeki’ Bundotich forced to lay off 300 staff amid soaring fuel prices
Buzeki cited the adverse effects of high fuel prices, exacerbated by the government’s decision to eliminate fuel subsidies during Kenyan President William Ruto’s administration.
Moroccan tycoon Anas Sefrioui gains $48 million from stake in Casablanca-based firm
Sefrioui owns a 64.1-percent stake in ADH, solidifying his position among the country’s wealthiest individuals.
Greek tycoon John Coumantaros gains $13.4 million from Flour Mills stake
Coumantaros, the chairman of Flour Mills also ranked as one of the richest investors on the Nigerian Exchange, holds a substantial 63.34-percent stake in Flour Mills.
South Africa’s Ackerman family kicks off 2024 with $14.7-million loss in 11 days
The Ackerman family, known for their wealth and diverse investments, holds a significant 25.53-percent stake in Pick ‘n Pay, or 124,677,238 shares.
U.S.-Nigerian mogul Sam Darwish suffers $6-million loss from IHS stake
Despite this decline, Darwish remains a prominent figure in the telecom industry.
North Africa’s richest man suffers $271-million loss in first 10 days of 2024
A significant part of this wealth reduction stems from his considerable 38.8-percent ownership in the Dutch fertilizer company OCI N.V. and a six-percent stake in Adidas.
Egyptian tycoon Medhat Khalil’s gains $37.8 million from Raya Holding
Khalil owns a majority stake of 58.1 percent in Raya Holding, holding a total of 1,245,661,205 shares.
Tunisian tycoon Moncef Sellami suffers $4-million loss from OneTech shares
OneTech’s remarkable growth over the years owes much to the visionary leadership of its founder, Sellami, who established the firm in 1978.
Egyptian tycoon Hani Berzi rakes in $13.7 million in eight days from Edita stake
Berzi — who founded the consumer goods conglomerate in 1996 and serves as chairman and managing director — owns a significant 41.95-percent stake in Edita.
Nigerian banker Herbert Wigwe gains $15 million, Access Bank tops $1-billion market cap
As the group managing director and CEO of Access Holdings, Wigwe holds a substantial 9.09-percent stake in the lender, or 3,230,789,014 ordinary shares.
Nigerian gambling magnate Kessington Adebutu gains $7.2 million in first week of 2024
In the first week of 2024, Wema Bank shares on the NGX rose by 33 percent from N5.55 ($0.006) to N7.38 ($0.008).