Nigerian oil magnate Wale Tinubu’s Oando resumes trading on Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Oando’s return to JSE is seen as a positive boost for investor confidence and market position under Wale Tinubu’s leadership.
African Billionaires
Anthony Joshua eyes $192-million Watford takeover after earning $83 million in past year
The former two-time heavyweight champion, who earned $83 million over the past year, is now setting his sights on the football world.
Egypt’s wealthy Khamis family gains $11 million from Oriental Weavers stake in 6 days
The Khamis family, one of Egypt’s wealthiest, holds a majority stake in Oriental Weavers, a leading carpet manufacturer with a global presence.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola clashes with Zenith Bank over ‘fraudulent transactions’
The confrontation between billionaire businessman Femi Otedola and Jim Ovia, chairman of Zenith Bank, over an alleged multibillion-naira fraud has escalated further.
Fidson healthcare to raise $12.9 million as Nigerian tycoon Fidelis Ayebae seeks shareholder approval
Fidson Healthcare Plc, a leading Nigerian pharmaceutical manufacturing company led by Fidelis Ayebae, will seek shareholders’ approval to raise additional capital of up to N20 billion at its forthcoming 25th Annual General Meeting.
South African tycoon Tshepo Mahloele’s Capitec stake declines by $31 million in 48 hours
This follows a $24.84 million loss between May 10 and 28, when his stake declined from R19.3 billion ($1.05 billion) to R18.84 billion ($1.03 billion).
Kenyan businessman Julius Mwale inks deal with Zambia
Mwale, the visionary founder of Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC), has inked a deal for smart cities, mining, infrastructure and agriculture.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote’s conglomerate targets $30 billion revenue
Dangote, whose net worth stands at $15 billion, highlighted the pivotal role of recent restructuring efforts and strategic leadership appointments within the conglomerate.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s ARM completes $3 million share purchase in Canadian firm
The acquisition marks a significant milestone for ARM, underlining its strategic move into high-growth potential mining ventures.
South African billionaire Saltzman family Dis-Chem expands into insurance market with OneSpark acquisition
The Saltzman family, renowned South African billionaires and founders of Dis-Chem Pharmacies, has enhanced its integrated healthcare program through a binding Share Subscription Agreement (SSA) with OneSpark Proprietary Limited and OneSpark Holdings Inc., a Delaware-incorporated corporation.
Egyptian tycoon Safwan Thabet’s profit moves to $10.12 million in Q1 2024
Juhayna Food Industries, a household name in Egyptian dairy, juice, and cooking products, has recently surpassed investor expectations with an extraordinary surge in profits.
Bank led by Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola recovers $305-million loan from failed bank
Sources within First Bank confirmed that the CBN credited the lender before revoking Heritage Bank’s license.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Brait unveils multimillion-dollar recapitalization plan
The recent move detailed a comprehensive recapitalization initiative designed to reduce the group’s net debt by $123 million, from $323 million to $200 million.
French billionaire’s firm makes mandatory bid for DSTV parent, MultiChoice in $2.9-billion deal
The tender offer will conclude on April 25, 2025, with regulatory results expected on April 29, 2025, as outlined in a combined circular released earlier this week.
Morocco’s royal family makes over $230 million from Attijariwafa Bank shares
This increase is attributed to a recent surge in the shares of the leading Moroccan bank on the Casablanca bourse.
South African businessman Christopher Seabrooke retires from Transaction Capital
Seabrooke’s decision to retire follows a series of transitions. In December 2022, he stepped down as the group’s independent non-executive chairman