Abdelwaheb Ben Ayed’s Poulina Group surpasses $320 million in revenue in Q1 2023
Ben Ayed is one of the wealthiest investors on the Tunis Stock Exchange.
African Billionaires
South African billionaire Koos Bekker’s net worth takes a hit, drops by $100 million
Bekker recently sold $190.4 million worth of Prosus shares via a family trust to finance the development of hotels in various countries.
Michiel Le Roux to pocket $20.12 million in dividends from Capitec
The $20.12-million dividend brings Le Roux’s total dividend earnings for the 2022 fiscal year to $30.2 million.
Ugandan pharma tycoon Emmanuel Katongole’s stake in CiplaQCIL now worth $1.9 million
CiplaQCIL’s total assets have surpassed $64 million.
Kenyan tycoon John Kimani takes $3.2-million hit from Kakuzi stake
Despite the decrease in his stake, Kimani remains one of the richest investors on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
Nigerian billionaires Adenuga, Otedola make waves with Transcorp stakes
Adenuga’s minority shareholding in Transcorp is now worth $2.05 million.
Naguib Sawiris rakes in $110 million, YTD gains top $813 million
Sawiris owns a 70-percent stake in La Mancha Resources, a closely held company that invests in gold assets.
James Mwangi’s Equity Group acquires $86-million stake in DRC unit
Mwangi has played a pivotal role in the lender’s expansion beyond Kenya.
Gideon Muriuki-linked CIC resumes repayment of $33.2 million loan
Muriuki holds the largest individual shareholder in CIC Group with a 5.27-percent stake.
Mauritian Lagesse family’s stake in IBL soars to new heights, gains $19.52 million
The multimillionaire Mauritian Lagesse family owns a 16.8-percent joint stake in IBL Limited.
Swazi billionaire Natie Kirsh’s fortune rises by $72.9 million, cementing status as one of Africa’s richest men
Kirsh has seen his net worth drop by $72.9 million since the start of the year.
Transcorp’s top shareholder title within reach for Femi Otedola
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola is the third-richest investor on the Nigerian Exchange.
Former SportPesa chair Paul Ndung’u faces jail time for contempt of court
Aside from his ownership interest in the SportPesa brand, Ndung’u owns a significant stake in Life Care Medics.
Anas Sefrioui takes $13.5-million hit as ADH shares slump in Moroccan market
Sefrioui, one of Morocco’s richest people, owns a 64.1-percent stake in Moroccan property developer, ADH.
Atedo Peterside’s Stanbic IBTC rakes in $62.6-million profit in Q1 2023
Peterside owns a significant 1.14-percent stake in Stanbic IBTC, equating to 133,611,115 ordinary shares in the group.
Nigerian insurance tycoon Wole Oshin loses nearly $2 million in three weeks
Oshin is the founder of Custodian Investment, a Lagos-based investment group.