15 richest people in Uganda
Uganda's wealthiest drive growth through real estate, finance, and manufacturing, shaping the nation's rise as East Africa’s emerging private sector hub.
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Charles Molapisi leads MTN South Africa's affordable smartphone rollout
Charles Molapisi is leading MTN South Africa’s rollout of affordable smartphones to help bridge the digital divide and expand access to 4G and 5G networks.
South Africa’s Saltzman family gains $53.5 million from Dis-Chem shares
The Saltzman family’s Dis-Chem stake surged by $53.5 million, recovering earlier losses and reinforcing their position among South Africa’s richest investors amid renewed market confidence.
Top 10 richest women in Kenya
Kenya’s wealthiest women are forging cross-sector empires, driving East Africa’s economic growth through strategic leadership and investments in finance, real estate, agriculture, and manufacturing.
Mohamed Edris launches $266 million housing project in Cairo
The sprawling development, set in the fast-growing New Zayed City in West Cairo, will span 84 feddans.
NCBA, backed by Kenya’s richest families, earns $2.1 million from AIG sale
NCBA Group earned $2.1 million from its full acquisition of AIG Kenya, boosting its financial services footprint and expanding long-term customer value.
Ladi Balogun leads FCMB to $157 million gross earnings in Q1 2025
FCMB Group, led by Ladi Balogun, reported strong Q1 2025 results with gross earnings of $157 million, solidifying its position among Nigeria’s top financial institutions.
Aliko Dangote’s sugar business eyes Ghana’s $162 million import market
Dangote Sugar expands into Ghana with a $162 million project to reduce imports, boost agro-industrial output, and support local supply under AfCFTA.
Sulaiman Adebola Adegunwa’s Rite Foods slams $1 million lawsuit on rival
Rite Foods sues Mamuda Beverages for $1 million, accusing the company of copying its Fearless Energy Drinks’ design and infringing on its trademark.
Naguib Sawiris leads $47 million Pyramids of Giza upgrade
This comes after growing complaints from tourists about poor management, aggressive traders, and disturbing reports of animal cruelty.
Ghabbour family’s GB Corp stake surges past $300 million
The recent rally has boosted the market value of the Ghabbour family’s 63.4% stake by $23.48 million, increasing from $279.94 million to $303.42 million.
7 African billionaires pouring millions into the future of sports
Africa’s richest are reshaping sports, from rugby and football to basketball, using wealth to drive youth empowerment, global expansion and local impact.
15 companies owned by Nigerian energy tycoon ABC Orjiako
ABC Orjiako built a vast empire spanning oil, logistics, and healthcare, despite legal battles tied to his exit from Seplat Energy.
Baloobhai Patel acquires $1.2 million more shares in Absa Kenya
Baloobhai Patel ups Absa Kenya stake by $1.2 million, showing confidence in lender's growth as bank posts strong profit despite tough macro conditions.
Gautam Adani’s port arm eyes South Africa amid expansion push
Adani Ports is evaluating a push into South Africa as it seeks to expand across African trade routes after turbulence slowed its international momentum.
Rajiv Ruparelia, only son of Uganda’s richest man, dies in car crash
Rajiv was driving a high-performance Nissan GTR along the Kajjansi – Munyonyo Road near the Busabala Flyover junction when the crash occurred.