Palantir’s soaring stock adds billions to Alex Karp’s net worth, pushing him near $10 billion
The Black billionaire, who owns a 2.63 percent stake in Palantir, added $2.1 billion to his net worth in just a few days, according to Forbes’ estimates.
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VC firm backed by Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Mansour closes $50 million fund for African startups
The funding marks a significant step in expanding tech investment across Africa, with a particular focus on Francophone regions and major startup hubs.
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From cement and construction to telecoms and finance, Nigeria’s richest businessmen have built empires that extend far beyond the country’s borders.
Egyptian billionaire Hisham Talaat Moustafa’s TMG stake dips below $1 billion
Even with this decline, Moustafa remains one of Egypt’s wealthiest individuals, backed by his significant holdings in TMG.
James Mwangi-led Equity Bank secures $20 million facility to boost financial access in Kenya's refugee regions
Equity Bank, in partnership with IFC, completes a $20 million Risk Sharing Facility to improve financial access for underserved communities, including refugees and hosts.
Nombasa Tsengwa resigns as governance investigation unfolds in Exxaro
Tsengwa’s resignation follows her precautionary suspension in December 2024 amid an independent probe into allegations concerning workplace conduct and governance.
Meet Noel Mkulichi: Malawian banker behind billion-dollar lender, FDH Bank
Mkulichi’s leadership isn’t just about financial performance—he is deeply committed to financial inclusion, gender equality, and youth empowerment.
Lesaka, linked to Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe, posts $36.7 million loss in H1 2024
Lesaka’s H1 2024 revenue rose to $292.36 million from $279.98 million a year earlier, but mounting costs hit profitability.
Egypt’s 10 richest businessmen in 2025
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South African businessman Giovanni Ravazzotti’s stake in Italtile slumps below $500 million
This adds to an earlier loss of $46.83 million between Jan. 1 and 13, when his stake in Italtile dropped from $551.82 million to $504.99 million.
Egyptian businessman Ahmed El-Sewedy’s stake in Elsewedy Electric surges past $870 million
This recent surge adds to an impressive $304 million gain in 2024.
Emmanuel Okeleji’s SeamlessHR targets $720 million opportunity in Nigeria’s public sector
With over 720,000 civil servants, the Nigerian government represents a lucrative growth opportunity.
Tewodros Ashenafi: Energy mogul behind one of Ethiopia's leading oil companies
SouthWest Energy (SWE), which Ashenafi founded in 2005, has become Ethiopia’s leading indigenous oil and gas exploration and production company.
South African tech mogul Zak Calisto sees $71 million boost from Karooooo shares
This gain comes after a late-January decline that had reduced his stake to $874 million.
Tanzania’s richest man reveals crypto scammers hacked his X account after token collapse
According to Mohammed Dewji, the breach occurred between Feb. 5 at 4:00 PM and Feb. 6 at 2:00 AM.
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote’s refinery exports jet fuel to Saudi Arabia
Dangote said the refinery, which began operations in early 2024, is steadily ramping up production, now reaching 550,000 barrels per day (bpd).