Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris supports brother’s decision to relocate investments to Saudi Arabia
Naguib Sawiris has defended his brother Samih’s statements on the difficulty of doing business in Egypt.
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Malagasy tycoon Hassanein Hiridjee looks to acquire MTN assets
Hiridjee and his Axian Group have executed a few telecom deals in Africa in the last few years.
Tony Elumelu’s wife, Awele, acquires $14-million stake in Transcorp
Awele Elumelu acquired a 5.076-percent stake in Transcorp, making her one of the largest shareholders in the conglomerate.
Adidas proves it can thrive without Kanye West, set to sell $1 billion worth of Yeezy shoes
Adidas will sell $1 billion worth of Yeezy shoes made with Kanye West.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe loses $800 million
Motsepe’s net worth falls by $800 million as African Rainbow Minerals shares decline.
Zenith Bank CEO Ebenezer Onyeagwu invests in bank’s future with 8 million new shares
Onyeagwu’s stake in Zenith Bank has increased from 0.26 percent, or 82,176,078 shares, to 0.29 percent, or 90,176,078 shares.
Johann Rupert’s Richemont smashes expectations with $4.25 billion in profit in 2023
Rupert said the company’s brands are well-positioned to meet strong demand driven by the resumption of travel by customers from China.
Nigerian oil tycoon Abdulwasiu Sowami completes acquisition of Ardova, pays Femi Otedola $19 million
In 2020, Sowami acquired a controlling stake in Forte Oil from Otedola’s Zenon Petroleum and Gas Limited.
One of Botswana’s richest businessmen, Ramachandran Ottapathu, loses $3.8 million in 2023
The decline in the market value of Ottapathu’s stake in Choppies reminds us of the risks associated with equity investments.
MTN Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola’s daughter acquires shares in company
While Damilola joins the ranks of the group’s minority shareholders, her father, Toriola holds a stake of 0.0201 percent in MTN Nigeria.
Kenyan banker Gideon Muriuki receives $2.1 million in remuneration in 2022
Muriuki has seen a 7.9-percent rise in compensation due to outstanding performance.
Michael Lee-Chin, one of the world’s Black billionaires, sells megayacht for $362 million
Lee-Chin has also put his luxurious mansion, Coconut Walk Private Estate, up for sale for $35 million.
Herbert Wigwe invests $3.51 million in Lagos-based lender, Access Holdings
The transaction has increased Wigwe’s stake in Access Holdings from 9.19 to 9.62 percent.
David Steward’s net worth jumps by $400 million due to recent revaluation of his tech firm
According to Forbes, Steward’s wealth figures have risen by $400 million, from $5.6 billion on April 13 to $6 billion.
Tony Elumelu acquires $1.21 million shares in UBA to consolidate holdings
Elumelu’s latest acquisition brings the market value of his stake in UBA to $42.57 million.
Femi Otedola’s siblings, Ayokunle and Rotimi, acquire additional $2 million stake in Geregu
Geregu Power is a leading power-generating company led by Femi Otedola, one of Africa’s richest billionaires.