Naguib Sawiris rakes in $110 million, YTD gains top $813 million
Sawiris owns a 70-percent stake in La Mancha Resources, a closely held company that invests in gold assets.
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James Mwangi’s Equity Group acquires $86-million stake in DRC unit
Mwangi has played a pivotal role in the lender’s expansion beyond Kenya.
Gideon Muriuki-linked CIC resumes repayment of $33.2 million loan
Muriuki holds the largest individual shareholder in CIC Group with a 5.27-percent stake.
Mauritian Lagesse family’s stake in IBL soars to new heights, gains $19.52 million
The multimillionaire Mauritian Lagesse family owns a 16.8-percent joint stake in IBL Limited.
Swazi billionaire Natie Kirsh’s fortune rises by $72.9 million, cementing status as one of Africa’s richest men
Kirsh has seen his net worth drop by $72.9 million since the start of the year.
Transcorp’s top shareholder title within reach for Femi Otedola
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola is the third-richest investor on the Nigerian Exchange.
Former SportPesa chair Paul Ndung’u faces jail time for contempt of court
Aside from his ownership interest in the SportPesa brand, Ndung’u owns a significant stake in Life Care Medics.
Anas Sefrioui takes $13.5-million hit as ADH shares slump in Moroccan market
Sefrioui, one of Morocco’s richest people, owns a 64.1-percent stake in Moroccan property developer, ADH.
Atedo Peterside’s Stanbic IBTC rakes in $62.6-million profit in Q1 2023
Peterside owns a significant 1.14-percent stake in Stanbic IBTC, equating to 133,611,115 ordinary shares in the group.
Nigerian insurance tycoon Wole Oshin loses nearly $2 million in three weeks
Oshin is the founder of Custodian Investment, a Lagos-based investment group.
Congolese entrepreneur Washikala Malango’s firm bags $18 million debt financing
In 2013, Altech was founded by Malango and Iongwa Mashangao with the objective of addressing DRC’s energy deficit.
James Mwangi’s Equity Group creates more than 500 jobs in regional expansion drive
As the CEO and a significant shareholder in Equity Group, Mwangi has helped the lender expand operations beyond Kenya.
Herbert Wigwe’s Access Holdings posts robust Q1 profit of $154 million
Wigwe holds a 4.51-percent stake in Lagos-based financial services conglomerate, Access Holdings Plc.
Mohamed Mansour’s net worth soars to $3.5 billion as wealth gains top $1 billion
The lion’s share of Mansour’s staggering $3.6-billion fortune emanates from his stake in Mansour Group.
Billionaire Michael Lee-Chin’s Portland joins forces with UAE’s MBM Holding
Michael Lee-Chin sees the collaboration as an opportunity to contribute to the economic progress in scientific fields across the UAE
Femi Otedola snaps up $12-million stake in Transcorp, might eye board seats, control
As he also leads Geregu, one of Africa’s fastest-growing power-generating companies, Otedola’s move is strategic.