Tony Elumelu’s wife, Awele, purchases 7.3 million new Transcorp shares
Awele Elumelu’s prominence extends beyond her investments, as she has made significant contributions to the healthcare sector.
African Billionaires
South African billionaire Christo Wiese secures green light for lawsuit to reclaim wine estate
This approval comes nearly two years after Wiese initiated legal proceedings against the disgraced tycoon.
Tyler Perry seals blockbuster deal to acquire $3-billion BET business
With a net worth of $1 billion, Perry emerged as the frontrunner in a competitive bidding war for the coveted cable network.
Kenyan entrepreneur Peter Njonjo’s Twiga Foods fires 130 sales agents
According to Peter Njonjo, the decision to part ways with the agents was made to ensure the company’s continued growth and success.
South African billionaire Stephen Saad rakes in $132 million as Aspen shares skyrocket
With a net worth of $1.2 billion, Saad’s 12.5-percent stake in Aspen Pharmacare accounts for a significant portion of his wealth.
Hitesh Anadkat, one of Malawi’s richest men, amasses $91.8 million in 2023 from FMB Capital stake
Since the start of this year, Anadkat has amassed over $90 million through his shares in FMB Capital.
Meet Sudanese-American entrepreneur, Iman Abuzeid: Fourth Black woman to build a billion-dollar company
Abuzeid’s interest in Incredible Health has propelled her net worth to $350 million, making her one of America’s richest Black women.
Kings of booze: 7 African tycoons who made a fortune in alcohol
Meet seven extremely successful African tycoons, who have built multimillion-dollar fortunes by manufacturing and distributing alcoholic beverages.
Tanzanian multimillionaire Said Bakhresa lists Zanzibar mansion for $12 million
Bakhresa is the founder of Tanzanian conglomerate, Bakhresa Group.
Egyptian disruptor Amr Abodraiaa leads startup to bold acquisition of Saudi company
Rology was founded in October 2017 by Egyptian entrepreneurs Amr AboDraiaa, Moaaz Hossam, Mahmoud Eldefrawy, and Bassam Khallaf.
Africa’s fourth-richest man Abdul Samad Rabiu’s net worth skyrockets by $1.6 billion
Rabiu’s net worth skyrockets by $1.6 billion, securing his position among Africa’s wealthiest people.
Kenyan billionaire Manu Chandaria donates $286,000 to cancer hospital
Chandaria donated the funds to the Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital.
Britam, owned by Kenya’s richest investors, absorbs losses with $45.2-million payment
Britam Holdings is a prominent diversified financial services conglomerate partly owned by Kenya’s richest investors.
Eight Black executives leading America’s top 500 companies in 2023
The newfound representation of Black CEOs is a testament to the progress made in creating a more inclusive business landscape.
South African billionaire Ivan Glasenberg set to acquire Italian bicycle maker, Pinarello
Glasenberg ranks among the world’s richest individuals, ranking 283rd on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux faces $251-million loss as Capitec Bank shares decline
Despite the decline in the market value of his stake in the bank, Le Roux remains one of the wealthiest businessmen in South Africa.