Elon Musk’s SpaceX to roll out Starlink satellite Internet service in Ghana, Egypt by 2024
The move comes as Musk, the world’s second-richest person, takes charge of technological advancement.
African Billionaires
Rihanna’s next billion-dollar move: The cosmetics mogul sets sights on new ventures to boost Fenty Brand
Rihanna is not resting on her laurels.
African-American exec Jordan Miller’s Adelphi Bank raises $24.5 million ahead of public debut
Adelphi Bank was founded with the goal of simplifying the complex world of finance.
Ethiopian billionaire Mohammed Al-Amoudi’s net worth soars by $161 million
Al-Amoudi is worth $5.62 billion at the time of writing.
South African tycoon Neal Froneman’s Sibanye-Stillwater to acquire Australia’s New Century for $83 million
Froneman holds a 0.074-percent ownership stake in Sibanye-Stillwater.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola donates $4.3-million engineering faculty complex to Augustine University
As an added honor, in September 2022, Otedola was appointed as the distinguished chancellor of the university.
Kenyan tycoon Chris Kirubi’s heirs gain $1.4 million from stake in investment firm, Centum
After Kirubi’s passing, his son and daughter inherited 80 percent of his fortune.
This Sierra Leone-born entrepreneur is disrupting the African gaming market; his startup has raised over $56 million
Robbin-Coker is a prominent figure in the African tech industry.
Abdul Samad Rabiu loses Africa’s fourth-richest spot as net worth drops $545 million in 24 hours
Rabiu maintains his rank as Nigeria’s second-richest person, outpacing telecom billionaire Mike Adenuga.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker’s Naspers backs startup in $100-million raise
Bekker’s 0.96-percent Naspers stake is valued at $740 million.
Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Mansour’s net worth skyrockets by $400 million
Mansour is the world’s 1,034th richest man.
Afreximbank’s FEDA completes acquisition of 5 percent stake in Femi Otedola’s Geregu Power
Geregu Power is a power-generating company.
Namibian businessman Koos Brandt rakes in nearly $4 million from Capricorn share
The market value of Brandt’s stake in Capricorn has risen by $3.96 million this year.
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe donates $1.64 million to assist students struggling with debt
Motsepe is a prominent figure in Africa, renowned as both a top philanthropist and a billionaire.
Tony Elumelu urges African entrepreneurs to invest in businesses to spur growth and employment
Elumelu is the founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation and chairman of the United Bank for Africa.
Ghanaian businessman Daniel McKorley’s McDan Group procures shipping vessels and cargo planes
McKorley is a well-known businessman and the founder and CEO of the McDan Group of Companies.