Egyptian tycoon Ahmed Ezz gains $69 million within three weeks
Ezz owns 60.7 percent of Ezz Steel, making him one of the richest investors on the Egyptian Exchange and one of Egypt’s wealthiest men.
African Billionaires
Mark Shuttleworth: 49-year-old tech tycoon who is the first South African in space
Shuttleworth’s entrepreneurial journey began in 1995 with the inception of Thawte Consulting.
7 companies founded by South African billionaire Rob Hersov
Hersov is a heir of the founding family of Anglovaal, a mining and industrial giant that was sold off in the late 1990s.
Burkinabe multimillionaire Simon Tiemtore leads acquisition of Orabank
Tiemtore is the founder of Lilium Capital, a private equity firm that is owns Vista Group, which is acquiring Ora Group.
Zimbabwe’s latest multimillionaire Paddy Zhanda gains $49 million
The significant increase has further cemented Zhanda’s position as a leading Zimbabwean businessman.
KRA pursues $12.5-million tax claim against Kenya’s Mukuha family
The KRA’s demand is linked to a 31.5-percent stake sale in Naivas International in 2020 by members of the Mukuha family.
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Tunisian tycoon Mehdi Tamarziste suffers $3-million loss in 114 days
Despite the recent slump in the market value of his stake, Tamarziste remains one of the country’s richest businessmen.
Nigerian banker Herbert Wigwe’s Access Holdings pours $7 million into Kenyan unit
Earlier this year, under Wigwe’s leadership, Access Holdings pledged a substantial $300-million capital investment to its flagship subsidiary.
Namibian mogul Koos Brandt gains $3 million from Capricorn Group stake
Brandt is the largest individual shareholder in Capricorn Group.
7 assets owned by Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga
Adenuga’s journey began humbly, earning his first million at the age of 26 selling lace and distributing soft drinks.
South African banker Gerrie Fourie gains nearly $24 million in 72 days
Fourie, who is the retail bank’s CEO, possesses a notable 0.89-percent stake in the bank, or 1,027,673 ordinary shares.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux’s Capitec stake surges to $1.25 billion
le Roux holds an 11.39-percent ownership stake in Capitec Bank, or 13,190,043 ordinary shares.
Kenyan tycoon Edward Kirathe’s Acorn plans expansion for student hostels in Nairobi
Kirathe’s influence in Kenya’s real estate sector spans 25 years, making him a prominent figure in the East African real estate domain.
Adidas proves it can survive without Kanye West as market cap soars above $35 billion
Adidas’ adept maneuvering following its separation from West has ensured its resilience, with significant gains in share value and market capitalization.