Wema Bank backed by Kessington Adebutu secures approval to raise $26.3 million
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have approved the bank’s $26.3 million rights issue.
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Nigerian banker Segun Agbaje-led GTCO eyes July for $329-million capital raise
The capital raise, aimed at generating N500 billion ($329.5 million) through the issuance of ordinary shares, underscores GTCO’s strategy to bolster its technological infrastructure
Johann Rupert loses $300 million as Richemont shares slide
The recent $300 million decline in Johann Rupert’s wealth is tied to the performance of his 10.18 percent stake in Richemont.
Sim Tshabalala-led Standard Bank to fund $5-billion East Africa pipeline project
As global scrutiny intensifies over fossil fuel projects, Standard Bank’s decision to support EACOP is set to influence the trajectory of similar ventures across the continent.
Nigerian businessman Arthur Eze recovers stolen assets worth millions of dollars
The EFCC upheld the forfeiture of 20 properties, 10 vehicles, and luxury watches to Eze, dismissing appeals by his brothers.
South African tech entrepreneur Zak Calisto eyes billion-dollar fortune
Year-to-date, Karooooo shares are up 48.27%, offering substantial returns to shareholders, exemplifying robust market performance.
UK impact investor sells $27-million stake in bank founded by Kenyan businessman
The recent acquisition of BII’s stake by the local investor enhances I&M Group’s local ownership and strengthens its market understanding and operational agility.
Strive Masiyiwa’s firm becomes Africa’s first Google Cloud Interconnect provider
This milestone, driven by its strategic partnership with Google Cloud services, enables Liquid C2 to deliver direct, high-speed access to Google Cloud
South African tycoon Adrian Gore makes $32 million from Discovery stake
This uptick follows a period of steady gains for Gore, with his Discovery stake growing by $22 million between May 15 and 29.
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia gains $16.8 million from Zenith Bank stake
The uptick comes after a previous decline, during which his stake in Zenith Bank fell by $13.3 million between April 25 and May 2
Namibian tycoon Quinton van Rooyen’s Trustco converts $238-million debt to equity
The financial maneuver follows Trustco’s announcement of a new loan agreement that obviates the necessity for a previously issued cautionary statement.
Elon Musk’s Starlink reaches 100th country milestone with Sierra Leone launch
This comes a year after Starlink secured approval to operate in Sierra Leone, becoming the fifth African country to grant it an operational license.
Digital bank backed by Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe eyes $1-billion valuation
TymeBank, controlled by Motsepe, expects to complete a $150-million funding round by the fourth quarter.
Nigerian businessman Atedo Peterside retires from Standard Bank Group after 35 years
“The retirement age is actually 70, but I believe 35 years is enough, and the succession plans have worked well,” he said.
Natie Kirsh, Eswatini’s richest man, loses $110 million in less than a week
Earlier this month, Kirsh’s fortune saw a substantial increase of $270 million, rising from $8.41 billion on June 1 to $8.68 billion by June 7.
Moroccan businessman Anas Sefrioui’s stake in ADH tumbles below $800 million
This recent setback adds to Anas Sefrioui’s previous losses, with his stake in ADH declining by $30 million between May 21 and 27.