Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris’ net worth soars past $6 billion
This year-to-date surge marks a positive turn for Sawiris, considering his had fallen below $5 billion in the latter part of last year.
African Billionaires
Billionaire Michael Lee-Chin-linked fund faces stunning $7-million loss
Lee-Chin is the founder of Portland Private Equity, the private equity fund company in charge of Portland JSX Limited.
Kenya’s Biwott family sells Yaya Center in multimillion-dollar deal
The late Nicholas Biwott was part of a generation of public servants who ventured into various businesses, impacting Kenya’s economy.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe hit by $200-million loss
The decline in Motsepe’s net worth can be attributed to the downturn in the market value of his 39.7-percent stake in African Rainbow Minerals.
Moroccan tycoon Anas Sefrioui’s stake in Casablanca-based firm surges by $100 million
Sefrioui, one of Morocco’s wealthiest businessmen, owns a 64.1-percent stake in the Moroccan property developer.
Swazi billionaire Natie Kirsh’s fortune plunges, losing over $500 million
The majority of Kirsh’s investments are held within his conglomerate, Kirsh Group.
5 companies linked to Egyptian businesswoman Hend El-Sherbini
Billionaires.Africa has identified and cataloged various companies and holdings linked to El-Sherbini.
South African billionaire Nicky Oppenheimer hit by $120-million loss in 5 days
Despite the decrease in net worth, Oppenheimer’s fortune of $9.28 billion makes him the 235th richest man globally.
Kanye West’s Yeezy sneakers return for second sale amid high demand
In May, Adidas announced its decision to sell off the inventory of Yeezy sneakers created in partnership with West.
Gail Kelly: South African-born exec and first female CEO of a major Australian bank
Gail Kelly’s career reached new heights when she was appointed the first female CEO of a major Australian bank, the revered St. George Bank, in 2002.
Currency fluctuation wipes $400 million from Dangote’s wealth in 24 hours
Dangote’s net worth had recently surged to $11.2 billion, putting him on the verge of reclaiming the title of Africa’s richest man.
South African businessman Adrian Gore bags $81.6 million from Discovery stake
Gore owns a 7.38-percent stake in Discovery, or 48,599,758 ordinary shares.
Nigerian businessman Pascal Dozie’s stake in MTN Nigeria surges by $8 million
The surge in the market value of Dozie’s 1.6-percent stake in MTN Group can be attributed to renewed investor interest.
Adidas rakes in $440 million in sales from Kanye West’s Yeezy sneakers
This marks the first release of the Yeezy sneakers following the termination of Adidas’ collaboration with West in October 2022.
Nigerian insurance tycoon Wole Oshin gains $3 million from Custodian stake
Oshin holds a 26.81-percent stake in Custodian Investment, or 1,576,662,503 ordinary shares.
Michael Jordan finalizes sale of Hornets stake in $3-billion deal
The deal, valued at an impressive $3 billion, marks the end of Michael Jordan’s decade-long tenure as the franchise’s chief decision-maker.