Egyptian businessman Hani Berzi gains $25 million as Edita stock surges
Hani Berzi’s stake in Edita Food Industries rises above $120 million after stock surges on the EGX.
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Kenyan tycoon TK Muya’s Family Bank plans Nairobi Stock Exchange listing
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Nigerian banker Roosevelt Ogbonna buys $20 million home on London’s Billionaires' Row
Nigerian banker Roosevelt Ogbonna acquires $20 million Hampstead home as London’s luxury housing market cools.
South Africa’s richest Johann Rupert gains $1.2 billion in September
Johann Rupert’s wealth jumped $1.2 billion in September, lifting his net worth to $17.3 billion on Richemont gains.
Eswatini’s richest man Natie Kirsh loses $730 million in four months
Eswatini’s richest man Natie Kirsh loses $730 million in four months as asset values fall, but remains among Africa’s richest billionaires.
Loay Jassim Al-Kharafi’s Wafa Insurance moves to fully acquire Delta Insurance in Egypt
Under Al-Kharafi’s watch, EKH is backing Wafa’s bold push to absorb Delta Insurance and reshape Egypt’s insurance landscape.
Kenyan billionaire Vimal Shah’s Bidco, Egyptian Swiss Group eye food market expansion
Vimal Shah’s Bidco Africa explores a partnership with Egyptian Swiss Group to expand food manufacturing and strengthen supply chains across East and Central Africa.
Nigerian multimillionaire oil trader Mustapha Fasinro’s Linetrale wins NNPC LNG tender
Mustapha Fasinro’s Linetrale secures LNG cargoes from NNPC, signaling a rare breakthrough for a Nigerian firm in the international gas market.
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s net worth rebounds to $3.4 billion
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s net worth rises to $3.4 billion after gains in Harmony Gold offset earlier losses.
South African tech tycoon Zak Calisto’s Karooooo stake rebounds above $1 billion
South African tech billionaire Zak Calisto’s Karooooo holding tops $1 billion after a stock surge and robust earnings.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote’s refinery signs new crude deal with NNPC
Aliko Dangote’s refinery signs two-year crude deal with NNPC to boost domestic fuel supply through 2027.
Canal+, backed by French billionaire, revamps leadership, eyes Canal+ Africa launch
French media giant Canal+ finalizes $2.02 billion MultiChoice takeover, forming Canal+ Africa with 40 million subscribers across nearly 70 countries.
Egyptian tycoon Abdallah Sallam leads Madinet Masr's expansion plan with $5 million investment
The company’s board approved the capital injection to support the launch of real estate development projects outside Egypt.
Mauritian tycoon Arnaud Lagesse’s IBL Group reports lower profit despite higher revenue
IBL Group, led by Arnaud Lagesse, reports $109.1 million profit, down 11%, as revenue climbs to $2.65 billion.