Stephen Saad’s Aspen stake drops $99.7 million in 2024
This downturn is driven by a sustained decline in the market value of his holdings in Aspen Pharmacare, Africa's largest pharmaceutical company.
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Swazi billionaire Natie Kirsh's iconic properties in the UK and Australia
Kirsh's empire spans four continents, with key assets including Tower 42 in London and significant real estate holdings in Australia.
Amsons secures Government approval for Bamburi Cement acquisition
The green light from Kenyan authorities, coupled with unconditional approval from the COMESA Competition Commission, clears the regulatory path for Amsons' buyout bid.
Simbisa Brands to add 31 stores, exceeding 750 by fiscal year-end 2025
Simbisa Brands plans 31 new outlets and refurbishes 44 stores in 2025 to expand market share and enhance customer experience.
Ahmed Ezz’s Ezz Steel stake loses $280 million from currency devaluation
Ezz, who controls 66.4 percent of the Cairo-based steel giant—equivalent to 360,727,978 shares—has suffered a loss of $280.85 million in his stake since the start of the year.
Ashraf Sabry leads Fawry to new milestone with BNPL transactions surpassing $40 million
CEO Ashraf Sabry's leadership has driven Fawry to become Egypt's largest electronic payment network, with over 50,000 merchants adopting the BNPL service.
Meet Mpumi Madisa: First Black woman to lead a top-40 South African company
Her journey to the helm of Bidvest is a testament to resilience, ambition, and a commitment to excellence.
Lagos-based Greek tycoon makes $30 million from Flour Mills stake
John Coumantaros' 63% stake in Flour Mills gains $30 million YTD, fueled by strong financial performance and a buyout plan.
Sam Darwish’s IHS raises $1.2 billion to boost telecom network in emerging markets
IHS led by Sam Darwish plans to boost digital inclusion, economic development through expanded connectivity.
ASR Africa begins construction of $147,691 corrosion research center at FUPRE
ASR Africa begins construction of a $147,691 corrosion research center at FUPRE, enhancing Nigeria’s oil and gas sector with cutting-edge research and industry collaboration.
Zenith Bank opens Paris branch to boost expansion into Francophone Africa
Zenith Bank opens its new Paris branch, marking a major step in expanding into Francophone Africa and strengthening trade ties between Africa and France.
LeBron James teams up with Netflix for cooking show
LeBron James partners with Netflix for "Next Gen Chef," a high-stakes cooking competition set to debut in 2025, as Meghan Markle's culinary series faces delays.
Equity Group aims for 50 million jobs by 2030 with World Bank appointment
Equity Group CEO James Mwangi sets ambitious goal to create 50 million jobs in Africa by 2030, following his appointment to the World Bank’s High-Level Advisory Council on Jobs.
Naspers, led by Koos Bekker, reports $3.4 billion in revenue for H1 2025
This highlights the group's strong financial performance and strategic execution under Bekker's leadership.
Anglo American secures $157.5 million Serpentina mine to bolster Brazilian presence
The deal, announced in February, solidifies Anglo’s strategic collaboration with Vale and positions both mining giants to enhance their production capacity.
Alami Lazraq’s stake in Moroccan real estate firm gains over $300 million
Lazraq’s stake, amounting to 11,414,630 shares, has gained MAD3.09 billion ($308.31 million) in market value since the beginning of the year.