Mansour family firm to launch new car model in Egypt with $20 million
The announcement comes hot on the heels of a pivotal meeting convened at the New Administrative Capital’s government headquarters.
African Billionaires
Greek tycoon John Coumantaros loses $6.9 million from Flour Mills stake
In recent times, the market value of Coumantaros’ stake in Flour Mills has decreased by $6.91 million, falling from $70.74 million on April 12 to $63.83 million.
Nigerian mogul Abdul Samad Rabiu loses $1.2 billion as naira weakens against U.S. dollar
Ranked as Nigeria’s third-richest person and Africa’s sixth by Forbes, Rabiu has recently experienced a notable drop in his wealth figures.
David Steward surpasses Robert F. Smith to become America’s richest Black billionaire
Since the start of the year, Steward’s net worth has skyrocketed by $2.78 billion, averaging an impressive $24.17-million increase per day.
South Africa’s second-richest man Nicky Oppenheimer’s wealth drops by $600 million
The recent downturn in Oppenheimer’s net worth is attributed to the revaluation of his investments in private equity firms.
Karooooo shares propel South African tech leader Zak Calisto’s wealth by $33 million
Calisto, who holds a 74.7-percent stake in Karooooo worth more than $640 million, ranks as one of Africa’s leading tech entrepreneurs.
Moroccan tycoon Anas Sefrioui faces $190-million loss in ADH stake within a week
This downturn comes on the heels of a period of significant growth for Sefrioui, who experienced a surge of $242.76 million between March 7 and April 8.
Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya seeks $1-million funding for initiative
Onakoya aims to empower one million underprivileged children within five years by providing free chess instruction, after-school programs, and tournaments.
South African tycoon Giovanni Ravazzotti takes $8.6-million hit on Italtile stake
This follows a previous R227.73 million ($16.8 million) loss between March 28 and April 7, when his stake dipped from R4.57 billion ($244.51 million) to R4.25 billion.
Marketers anticipate Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote to slash diesel price to less than $0.7 per liter
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) expects the Dangote refinery to reduce diesel prices further.
South African billionaire Stephen Saad’s Aspen to boost global supply of obesity medication
Aspen, Africa’s largest drugmaker, is actively exploring ways to ramp up the availability of these in-demand treatments worldwide.
Kenyan tycoon Gideon Muriuki-led bank’s wealth arm hits $1.7 billion in assets under management
Co-op Trust’s assets have quadrupled since 2014, rising from Ksh52.5 billion ($392.4 million) to Ksh218.38 billion ($1.7 billion) in 2023.
Egypt’s Khamis family gains $18.8 million from Oriental Weavers stake
This increase is fueled by heightened investor interest in the Cairo-based company on the Egyptian Exchange.
Egyptian tycoon Hisham Talaat Moustafa’s TMG share loses $109 million in value
Despite these setbacks, Moustafa remains a prominent investor on the EGX and a leading figure among North Africa’s wealthiest individuals.
South African-born billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong loses $800 million in 13 days
The decline marks a continuation of the previous trend for Soon-Shiong, who previously saw his net worth decrease by $400 million earlier this month, between March 25 and April 3.
Egyptian tycoon Ahmed El Sewedy’s electric firm announces $22-million dividend for shareholders
This decision underscores the company’s commitment to rewarding its stakeholders for their continued support.