Late Nigerian banker Herbert Wigwe led Access Holdings to $451-million profit in 2023
While Wigwe’s leadership is sorely missed, his impact remains evident in the group’s record-breaking 2023 profits.
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Bosh’s journey from a Texas high school sensation to an NBA legend is a tale of talent, determination, and resilience.
South African billionaire Stephen Saad leads Aspen to record $1.1-billion revenue
Aspen anticipates a robust second half of 2024, supported by the launch of sterile manufacturing contracts and continued growth in its active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) business.
Black executive Kenneth Frazier’s stake in Merck & Co. tops $90 million
Frazier, a prominent Black executive in the U.S., holds a 0.028-percent stake in Merck & Co., which is currently valued at more than $90 million.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker gains $36.7 million from Naspers stake
This further cements Bekker’s position as a leading South African business figure and a top investor on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE).
Diddy faces nearly $100-million debt on luxury LA, Miami mansions raided by feds
Despite his immense wealth and fame, Diddy still finds himself burdened with a substantial debt, with $100 million remaining unpaid.
South African mogul Neal Froneman’s investment in Sibanye eyes $10-million valuation
According to data tracked by Billionaires.Africa, the recent surge in Sibanye shares on the JSE has resulted in a notable increase in Froneman’s stake.
U.S.-Nigerian telecom tycoon Sam Darwish’s stake in IHS gains $14 million
Darwish, chairman and CEO of IHS Holding, a major figure in African telecom, holds a significant 4.17-percent ownership stake, or 13,958,158 ordinary shares.
Barloworld keeps revenue above $800 million under South African executive Dominic Sewela
The group’s revenue for the period under review was R15.6 billion ($827.67 million), reflecting a 5.5-percent decrease from R16.5 billion ($874.29 million) in the previous year.
Despite $1.4-billion wealth, Rihanna pushes Fenty Beauty into China
The decision to expand into China follows its recent entry into the Indian market, underscoring Rihanna’s ambition to build a global beauty empire.
Britam, backed by top Kenyan magnates, sees profits surge to $24.1 million
Key shareholders, including prominent Kenyan business figures like Mbaru, Munga, Mwangi, and Michuki, lend further credence to the company’s standing.
Egypt’s wealthy Khamis family loses nearly $90 million as Egyptian pound tumbles
Despite recent financial headwinds stemming from the Egyptian pound’s devaluation, the Khamis family remains among the country’s most affluent and prominent investors.
Namibian tycoon Sven Thieme’s O&L invests in Germany’s largest floating Solar Park
The endeavor aligns with O&L’s commitment to fostering sustainable solutions and contributing positively to societal and ecological welfare.
Equity Group led by Kenyan banker James Mwangi to reward shareholders with $114.4-million dividend
With Mwangi at the helm, the conglomerate remains on course for sustainable expansion and prosperity within the African financial sector.
Aga Khan IV’s investment surges by $3.6 million as Jubilee Holdings’ shares rise
The recent uptrend in Jubilee shares has boosted the market value of Aga Khan’s stake in the insurer by Ksh481.15 million ($3.63 million) over the past 10 days.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s stake in Shoprite falls below $900 million
After a brief rise in February-March, his stake in Shoprite has declined by more than $60 million, dipping below $900 million.