7 companies owned by multimillionaire Black tech executive Merline Saintil
From steering Fortune 500 giants to guiding space exploration at Rocket Lab, Merline Saintil’s influence extends to diverse ventures.
African Billionaires
Top Black executive Desiree Ralls-Morrison earns $4.8-million salary from McDonald’s
With a $4.8-million compensation package, Ralls-Morrison’s leadership redefines the role of legal counsel in the corporate landscape.
5 companies owned by Malawian multimillionaire banker Hitesh Anadkat
As the visionary force behind FMB Capital Holdings, Hitesh Anadkat’s influence extends across Southern Africa, impacting the financial sector.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux rakes in $208 million from Capitec Bank
This surge in his fortune reaffirms his position among South Africa’s billionaires — firmly establishing his presence within the ranks of the continent’s financial elite.
Billionaire Mike Adenuga-linked Julius Berger delivers $425-million bridge to Nigerian gov’t
Julius Berger, the renowned construction giant partly owned by Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga, has officially handed over the N336 billion ($425.6 million)…
Nigerian tycoon Tony Elumelu’s UBA inks $6-billion deal to boost small businesses across Africa
Babatunde Ajayi, the head of SME Banking at UBA, spoke about the initiative during the Nigerian Canadian Business Association Business 2023 Roundtable held in Lagos.
South African exec Derrick Msibi’s Stanlib plans $160-million investment in Africa’s renewable energy
Stanlib Asset Management, one of South Africa’s top investment firms, led by business executive Derrick Msibi, has unveiled plans to invest $160…
Egypt’s richest man Nassef Sawiris loses $180 million in 3 days
As a result of the recent $180-million slump in his fortune, Sawiris is currently the 308th wealthiest individual globally.
SA billionaire Johann Rupert’s Richemont rules out plans to invest in loss-making British luxury retailer
Last year, Rupert’s Richemont agreed to sell a 47.5-percent stake in its Yoox Net-A-Porter (YNAP) fashion and accessories business to Farfetch.
Kenyan tycoon James Mwangi-led lender grows stronger with $47-million Cogebanque deal
The move aligns with its strategy to bolster earnings and revenue by expanding its reach across East Africa.
Gabonese oil tycoon Samuel Dossou-Aworet’s stake in Seplat crosses $230-million mark
Dossou-Aworet has recorded a notable surge in his fortune, propelled by the performance of his holdings in Nigeria’s largest listed energy group.
South African tycoon Gus Attridge rakes in $19 million from Aspen shares
The upswing comes on the heels of a setback that led to Attridge recording a loss of $11.96 million between Oct. 2 and Oct. 26.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs steps down as Revolt chairman amid sexual abuse allegations
The legal actions against Combs include a federal lawsuit filed by Cassie — whose real name is Casandra Ventura — seeking $30 million in damages.
Kobe Bryant’s path to a billion-dollar fortune cut short by tragic passing
At the time of his untimely passing, Bryant’s net worth was estimated at $600 million.
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi gains $170 million in 15 days
The primary driver behind this surge is attributed to the robust performance of his diverse industrial assets across Sweden, Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia.
Egypt’s billionaire El-Sewedy family loses $132 million in 36 days
Ahmed El-Sewedy and his siblings, Sadek and Mohammed, hold a controlling and beneficial stake of 68.1 percent in Elsewedy Electric.