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Deal strengthens global mobility fintech’s presence in Latin America, expands AI-driven fleet management.
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South African billionaire Jannie Mouton’s Capitec stake falls below $1 billion after $59.5 million drop
This decline comes after a strong 2024 performance that saw Mouton’s stake gain $350 million, soaring from over $650 million to beyond $1 billion.
Nigerian oil mogul Sayyu Dantata’s MRS Oil sees profits exceed $4 million in 2024
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Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola’s Geregu Power reports $26 million profit in 2024
This robust result follows a history of consistent financial success, positioning the company at the forefront of Nigeria’s power sector.
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia gains $11.6 million as Zenith Bank completes public offer
This increase highlights the strong performance of the Lagos-based lender and the confidence investors have in its prospects.
Forbes ranks two U.S. Black billionaires above Nigeria’s richest man, Aliko Dangote
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French giant buys Guinness Ghana, two years after acquiring glass maker from Algerian businessman
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U.S.-Nigerian telecom executive Sam Darwish’s IHS stake rebounds above $45 million
Darwish's recent gains highlight his ability to adapt and make strategic decisions that enhance IHS Holding’s position in the global telecom market.
Safaricom, led by Peter Ndegwa, seeks approval for Kenya’s first telco-owned submarine cable
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Africa’s richest man to gain indirect stake in Kenya’s largest fast-food chain after Actis sale
The deal, valued at an undisclosed amount, is awaiting approval from the COMESA Competition Commission.
South Africa’s Ackerman family faces $20 million loss on Pick n Pay shares
The family’s stake, previously valued at R4 billion ($213.8 million), now stands at R3.62 billion ($193.95 million).
Aradel, led by Nigerian businessman Ladi Jadesimi, reports $160 million profit in 2024
This milestone secured it a spot as one of Nigeria’s most profitable companies, showcasing a dramatic 361.1 percent increase in profitability compared to the prior year.
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