South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe drives Harmony Gold to $4.1 billion revenue
Harmony Gold, led by Patrice Motsepe, posts $4.07 billion revenue and $824 million profit as higher prices offset weaker output.
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South African mogul Jannie Moolman’s Moolman Group starts work on Prince Buthelezi Mall
Moolman Group begins work on Prince Buthelezi Mall, a multi-million-dollar retail hub in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal.
Prosus, led by South African billionaire Koos Bekker, in talks to invest $200 million in Rapido
Prosus, led by Koos Bekker, is in talks to invest $200 million in Indian ride-hailing firm Rapido, valuing it above $2.5 billion.
Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, gets $2.5 billion deal in Ethiopia
Aliko Dangote signs $2.5 billion fertilizer deal with Ethiopia to cut costly imports, boost food security and expand Africa’s farm output.
Orascom Construction, led by Egypt's richest family, reports $9.6 billion backlog in first half
Orascom Construction, led by Egypt’s Sawiris family, posts $9.6 billion backlog and $3.4 billion in new H1 2025 awards globally.
South African billionaire Johann Rupert’s Richemont brings Panerai’s first boutique to Stuttgart
Richemont, led by Johann Rupert, opens Panerai’s first Stuttgart boutique, expanding in Europe as Specialist Watchmakers find stability amid global headwinds.
South African brothers, Brett and Mark Levy, lead Blue Label Telecoms to $140 million profit
Blue Label Telecoms, led by Brett and Mark Levy, posts $140.6 million profit as Cell C turnaround and digital growth drive headline earnings surge.
Egypt’s Ghabbour family gains $51 million from GB Corp stake
GB Corp shares climb 16.8%, earning the Ghabbour family $51 million and lifting market confidence in Egypt’s automotive industry.
Shoprite, backed by billionaire Christo Wiese, opens 16 new stores across South Africa
Shoprite, backed by billionaire Christo Wiese, opens 16 new stores across South Africa, creating 358 jobs and boosting local economies.
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris now worth $9.25 billion after private investment gains
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris’ fortune rises to $9.25 billion as gold and private investments gain value.
Mohamed Mansour, Egypt’s third-richest person, now worth $3.4 billion
Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Mansour’s net worth rises to $3.4 billion, reinforcing his place among Africa’s top business leaders.
Malagasy businessman Hassanein Hiridjee joins Jumia board after $110 million shareholding
By extending his reach into e-commerce, he is positioning Axian to play a central role in shaping the next phase of Africa’s digital retail industry.
Africa now home to 25 billionaires, 122,500 millionaires, report says
Africa now counts 25 billionaires and 122,500 millionaires, signaling a new era of wealth creation across the continent.
Inside the private jets of Africa’s billionaires
From Dangote’s $70M Bombardier to Oppenheimer’s Global 6500, Africa’s billionaires fly in luxury jets that power business across continents.
Inside the rise of Morocco’s 35-year-old billionaire heir Moulay Mhamed Elalamy
Morocco’s 35-year-old billionaire heir is quietly reshaping Saham—driving banking expansion, credit growth, and billion-dollar deals once led by his father.
South Africa’s Saltzman family stake in Dis-Chem rebounds to nearly $500 million
The Saltzman family’s stake in Dis-Chem has rebounded to nearly $500 million as shares rally on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE).