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.
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After committing $2.5m to Dynamos FC, Tagwirei donates $100k to former players, coaches
Zimbabwean businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei adds a $100,000 donation for former players after committing $2.5 million to Dynamos FC.
Second African billionaire to hit $20 billion? SA tycoon nears milestone
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I&M, founded by Suresh Bhagwanji Shah, raises Tanzania stake to 95 percent
I&M Holdings, founded by Suresh Bhagwanji Shah, lifts its Tanzania unit stake to 95 percent as it deepens regional expansion.
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
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Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo remains under investigation in South Africa after $3.2 billion dossier
Investigations involving Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo continue, despite claims the case has been dropped.
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe nears $4 billion as 2026 brings fresh gains
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe nears $4 billion with gains from ARM, Harmony Gold, and Tyme Group.
Nestoil, Neconde and Ernest Azudialu’s appeals suffer defeat as the Supreme Court orders them back to the Court of Appeal
The Supreme Court halted multiple appeals, directing parties back to the Court of Appeal and warning lawyers that debt recovery disputes should focus on repayment, not delays.
Nigerian banker Jim Ovia reflects on a $5 million decision that became $3.3 billion
Nigerian banker Jim Ovia reflects on turning a $5 million bet in 1990 into a bank with more than $3.3 billion in shareholders’ funds.
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.
Nigerian tech entrepreneurs secure $11.75 million for defense startup Terra
Nigerian tech entrepreneurs Nathan Nwachuku and Maxwell Maduka raise $11.75 million to scale Terra Industries’ autonomous defense systems across Africa.
Egyptian entrepreneur Omar Khairy unveils RIGA Holding’s 2026 projects in Sao Tome, Senegal, Mozambique and others
Egyptian entrepreneur Omar Khairy unveils RIGA Holding’s 2026 projects in Sao Tome, Senegal, Mozambique, and across sub-Saharan Africa.