Egyptian billionaire Samih Sawiris’ tourism company in Europe files for bankruptcy
FTI has set up a hotline and website to assist customers, announcing that all trips starting June 4 will either be canceled or partially fulfilled.
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Nigerian oil magnate Wale Tinubu’s Oando announces participation in $3.3-billion facility
Tinubu emphasizes ability to create value as an indigenous partner of choice in Project Gazelle as another win for Oando and Nigeria.
Ghanaian tycoon Joseph Agyepong’s Jospong Group seeks support for African businesses from South Korea
Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies, emphasizes the potential benefits of Ghana and Africa’s partnership with South Korea in business and development.
Egypt’s El-Sewedy family gains $88.91 million as consolidated profit in Q1 2024
Since its founding, the company has grown into a regional and international provider of energy, digital, and infrastructure solutions.
Naguib Sawiris-led Orascom Financial Holding swings to consolidated loss in Q1 2024
Orascom Financial Holding has reported a consolidated net loss of EGP 22.81 million ($479,062.20) for Q1 2024.
South African tycoon Laurie Dippenaar loses $32 million in FirstRand stake in 17 days
This decline is primarily attributed to local investors reducing their holdings in the renowned Johannesburg-based financial services provider.
Femi Otedola’s Geregu Power eyes growth as Nigeria finalizes $1.15-billion power plant sale
The company is in line to acquire one of five power plants being sold by the Nigerian government through the Ministry of Power.
Absa led by South Africa executive Arrie Rautenbach seals deal with French giant Renault
The collaboration introduces Renault Financial Services, a new financing and services platform designed for Renault customers.
Robert F. Smith regains top spot as America’s richest Black billionaire
This comes after a month-long reign of David Steward, majority shareholder and co-founder of World Wide Technology (WWT).
Digital bank backed by Africa’s first Black billionaire hits 12.4 million customers in South Africa, Philippines
This achievement comes less than a decade after its inception and is bolstered by a significant $110 million secured in its Series C capital raise finalized in January 2024.
Firm linked to Namibian tycoon Quinton van Rooyen confirms $763-million diamond resource
This revelation follows Trustco’s divestiture of a 70-percent stake in the Meya Mining diamond mine to Sterling Global Trading last year, retaining a 19.5-percent interest.
Revolt unveils new ownership after Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sells his shares
Diddy divested his stake in March amid ongoing federal investigations and sexual abuse allegations against him.
South Africa’s Ackerman family makes $21 million from Pick ‘n Pay stake
The Ackerman family holds a 25.53-percent stake in Pick n Pay, equivalent to 124,677,238 shares.
Burkinabe tycoon Mahamadou Bonkoungou expands commercial airline fleet to four aircrafts
This new acquisition represents a major milestone for the company. From the outset of its operations one year ago, LIZ Aviation had announced its expansion fleet to four aircraft.
Zimbabwean social entrepreneur Tsitsi Masiyiwa recognized by Bryant University
Masiyiwa received an honorary doctorate from Bryant University, the same institution where her daughter Vimbai graduated in 2017.
Pan-African billionaire Benedict Peters’ Bravura to begin Zimbabwe lithium production in 2025
Bravura, owned by pan-African billionaire Benedict Peters, has announced plans to start production at a Zimbabwean lithium project early next year.