Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe gains $200 million in 19 days
Motsepe remains one of Africa’s wealthiest businessmen and retains the title of the richest Southern African Black billionaire.
African Billionaires
Centum, led by heirs of late Kenyan tycoon Chris Kirubi, secures SEZ license for Two Rivers development
Centum Investment, Kenya’s largest publicly traded investment firm is partly owned by Robert Kirubi and Mary-Ann Musangi.
Tanzanian gold magnate Ketan Patel loses $2.3-million on paper as Shanta Gold shares plunge
As the founder of the Tanzania-based mining company, Patel currently holds a 4.22-percent stake in Shanta Gold.
Egypt’s second-richest man Naguib Sawiris hits new milestone as net worth soars past $6 billion
Sawiris’ net worth has risen from $5.1 billion on Jan. 1 to an impressive $6.11 billion at the time of drafting this report.
South African tycoon Neal Froneman’s Sibanye-Stillwater among potential buyers for Zambia’s Mopani Copper Mines
Froneman confirmed the company’s interest in acquiring Mopani, expressing a long-term investment outlook.
Kenyan tycoon Jimnah Mbaru sells millions in shares, shakes up Britam ownership
While Mbaru’s recent transaction has reduced his stake in Britam, he remains the company’s largest individual shareholder.
Egyptian tycoon Hani Berzi’s Edita unveils $25.9-million investment plan to dominate regional market
Founded by Berzi in 1996, Edita is renowned as a market leader in Egypt’s flourishing packaged snack food market.
Zimbabwe’s richest man Strive Masiyiwa faces $400-million net worth plunge in single month
Despite this recent setback, Masiyiwa remains Zimbabwe’s richest man and also one of the world’s richest Black people.
South African tycoon Piet Mouton gains $59.1 million as Capitec Bank shares skyrocket
After suffering significant losses earlier this year, Mouton has bounced back with an impressive gain of $59.1 million in just 19 days.
Egypt’s richest man Nassef Sawiris’ Aston Villa stake skyrockets by $13 million in 2023
As of the time of reporting, the market value of Sawiris’ holdings in Aston Villa has reached an impressive $147 million.
Kenyan tycoon Narendra Raval’s Devki Group accelerates production to meet surging demand
Raval, the chairman of Devki Group, attributed the surge in orders to competitive pricing and innovative production methods.
Egyptian tycoon Ahmed El-Sewedy’s fortune soars as stake in electric company approaches $1 billion
El-Sewedy, alongside his siblings Sadek and Mohammed, collectively owns 68 percent of the company.
Four assets that make South African billionaire Johann Rupert Africa’s richest man
With an impressive global ranking of 145 among the world’s wealthiest people, Rupert has constructed a diverse investment portfolio.
Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga earns $1.5-million dividend from Julius Berger
Adenuga is the largest shareholder in Julius Berger with a 25.1-percent stake.
Kenyan banker Gideon Muriuki’s Co-op Bank adds over 500 jobs, bolstering expansion in Kenya
Under the leadership of Muriuki, Co-op Bank’s 2022 annual report revealed an impressive financial performance.
5 African millionaires who made a fortune in tobacco
These five African multimillionaires built enormous wealth from fueling one of the world’s deadliest and riskiest habits and vices – smoking.