Black executive Jason Tyler earns $4.4-million salary from Northern Trust
Beyond his executive and leadership roles at Northern Trust, Tyler owns a minority 0.02-percent stake in the financial services company.
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Egyptian billionaire Ghabbour family gains $49 million in 22 days
This impressive financial gain further solidifies the Ghabbour family’s position as one of the richest investors on the Egyptian Exchange.
Nigerian banker Herbert Wigwe-led Access Bank ventures into Hong Kong market
Wigwe highlighted the significance of Access Holdings’ presence in the Hong Kong market, emphasizing its potential to boost cross-continental trade.
Moroccan billionaire Othman Benjelloun suffers $53-million loss from Bank of Africa stake
Benjelloun, who ranks as Morocco’s second-richest individual, owns a significant 27.41-percent stake in Bank of Africa.
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote sees wealth surge by $400 million, cements status as Africa’s richest
Dangote’s net worth has risen from $15.8 billion on Dec. 1 to $16.2 billion — the recent uptick has narrowed his year-to-date wealth losses to $2.49 billion.
Indian billionaire Sunil Mittal’s firm spends $115 million to increase interest in Airtel Africa
Mittal, the chairman of Bharti Airtel, has cemented his position as one of the world’s wealthiest individuals, with a net worth of $15.4 billion.
Kenyan tycoon Peter Njonjo takes timeout amid operational turmoil at Twiga Foods
Njonjo, in his remarks, mentioned that he would be focusing on personal matters during his leave.
Leading Black executive Roz Brewer earns $14.1-million salary from Walgreens
Examining the nuances of Brewer’s 2023 compensation, highlighting an 18.24-percent decrease following her departure from Walgreens in September.
This Week In Review: A Snapshot of African Wealth Dynamics — Fortune of Swazi Legend Natie Kirsh On The Rise (Dec. 11 to 15)
A concise look at the most significant events in African wealth dynamics over the past week.
7 companies owned by South African tycoon Giovanni Ravazzotti
Ravazzotti’s journey, marked by resilience and foresight, shaped the success of Italtile, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange since 1992.
Neal Froneman-led Sibanye commits $4.6 million to empower Rustenburg communities
Froneman expressed that the $4.6-million investment will be directed to address the needs and challenges faced by communities surrounding the Rustenburg operation.
UAE-based firm linked to Samih Sawiris nears 90-percent acquisition of OFH in $137.5-million deal
Sawiris owns a 9.2-percent stake in UAE-based investment firm, B Investments.
Egypt’s Khamis family loses $19.2 million in 17 days from Oriental Weavers’ stake
Oriental Weavers shares slump 8.29 percent, resulting in losses for shareholders, including the Khamis family.
Swazi billionaire Natie Kirsh adds $300 million to his fortune in 14 days
The primary driver behind this surge is attributed to the performance of his 75-percent stake in Jetro Holdings.
Egyptian tycoon Medhat Khalil’s Raya Holdings increases stake in Cairo-based logistics firm
Khalil firmly owns a commanding 58.1-percent majority stake in Raya Holding, boasting an impressive total of 1,245,661,205 shares.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese makes $122 million from Shoprite shares
Wiese owns an 11.5-percent stake in the leading supermarket chain, or 68,083,200 ordinary shares.