South African banker Alan Pullinger’s FirstRand stake hits $20 million
Pullinger’s newfound wealth cements his status as one of South Africa’s most affluent executives.
African Billionaires
Nigerian energy tycoon Austin Avuru’s Seplat to boost gas production by 390 mmscfd
The announcement coincides with Seplat celebrating its rise from a vision shared by co-founders Ambrosie Bryant Chukwueloka Orjiako and Avuru to a prominent African energy player.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe backs Lesaka as it inks $85-million deal to acquire Adumo
Motsepe, who became Africa’s first Black billionaire in 2008 thanks to his mining ventures, is establishing a new base for his fortune, building resilience, and seeking future opportunities.
French billionaire’s firm buys $30.6-million stake in DStv parent, MultiChoice
Vivendi, partly owned by Bollore Group, is using its subsidiary Canal+ to steadily increase its stake in MultiChoice, signaling its expanding ambitions in Africa’s entertainment market.
Burkinabe tycoon Idrissa Nassa’s Coris Bank eyes Societe Generale Guinee in pan-African push
Nassa’s Coris Bank International has emerged as a potential buyer for Societe Generale Guinee, the Guinean unit of French multinational Societe Generale.
James Mwangi-led Equity Group’s life insurance unit shakes up Kenya market
Equity Life’s rise coincides with Mwangi’s continued regional expansion of Equity Group across East and Central Africa.
South African tycoon Jonathan Jawno gains $3 million from Transaction Capital stake
Jawno, a founding member of Transaction Capital, holds a 9.59-percent stake in the group, amounting to 72,667,000 ordinary shares.
Egyptian tycoon Medhat Khalil’s Raya CX buys stake in Bahraini firm from U.S. investor
The acquisition, detailed in a market filing, saw Raya CX purchase 59,170 shares in the Bahraini company from an American investor.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert’s wealth jumps $500 million in 6 days
The surge in Rupert’s wealth, an average gain of $83.3 million per day since May 2, is attributed to the performance of his 9.14-percent stake in Richemont.
Moroccan billionaire Anas Sefrioui sees nearly $90-million loss in ADH stake
According to data tracked by Billionaires.Africa, Sefrioui’s stake in ADH has declined by MAD900.65 million ($89.8 million) over the past nine days.
South African tycoon Giovanni Ravazzotti takes $9.1-million hit from Italtile stake
As a result of the recent share price decline, Ravazzotti, who founded Italtile in 1969 and owns a 33.88-percent stake (447,746,694 shares).
Tunisian tycoon Abdelwaheb Ben Ayed-linked Poulina group posts $40.6-million profit in 2023
As a leading business executive who played a pivotal role in Poulina Group, Ben Ayed owns a beneficial 3.4-percent stake in the Tunis-based conglomerate.
Black billionaire Michael Lee-Chin backs Canada’s nuclear industry
In a recent interview with BNN Bloomberg, Lee-Chin, highlighted the historical correlation between energy source transitions and economic power shifts.
Nigerian oil magnate Wale Tinubu’s Oando to double production with Eni deal
This projection comes with the expectation of further scaling up to 100,000 barrels daily by 2029 through new drilling and security improvements.
Serena Williams, others join Michael Jordan’s tequila brand as co-owners
With Michael Jordan and Serena Williams at the helm, Cincoro Tequila embarks on a journey fueled by ambition, excellence, and star power.
South African businessman Des de Beer’s trust secures approval for $447-million bond listing
Rand Merchant Bank, a division of FirstRand, assumed the role of debt sponsor, further bolstering confidence in Resilient’s financial endeavors.