Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi gains $320 million in 15 days
The recent uptick in his fortune is mainly credited to the strong performance of his broad industrial investments in Sweden, Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia.
African Billionaires
South African tycoon Barry Swartzberg’s stake in Discovery declines by $10.7 million
Despite the recent setback in Swartzberg’s stake, he retains his position as one of South Africa’s wealthiest businessmen and one of the most successful investors on the JSE.
Zenith Bank, led by Nigerian banking tycoon Jim Ovia, to distribute $88.3-million dividend
The record dividend payout underscores its unwavering dedication to shareholder value and its position as a top player in Nigeria’s banking sector.
Firm linked to Egypt’s billionaire Mansour family sells $3-million stake in Palm Hills
MMID divested 39.4 million shares of Palm Hills on April 7, 2024, for a total of EGP141.5 million ($2.98 million) at an average price of EGP3.59 ($0.0755) per share.
Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Foods to distribute $79.5-million dividend
The substantial dividend underscores the company’s dedication to rewarding its shareholders following an outstanding performance in 2023.
Egyptian tycoon Medhat Khalil’s Raya tops $650 million in 2023 revenue
The company’s recently released financial statements reveal a significant revenue increase of 53.31 percent, from $429.22 million in 2022 to $650 million in 2023.
South African billionaire Ivan Glasenberg gains $520 million in two weeks
Glasenberg’s rising fortune further cements his position among the world’s richest individuals.
South African tycoon Jonathan Jawno’s Transaction Capital debuts WeBuyCars on JSE
The move is seen as a strategic maneuver to unlock shareholder value and expand WeBuyCars’ brand presence in the competitive used-car market.
Egyptian tycoon Hani Berzi makes $7.7 million from Edita Foods in just 11 days
The single-digit percent surge in share price has propelled the market value of Berzi’s stake in Edita Food by EGP370.05 million ($7.78 million).
Nigerian banker Segun Agbaje’s GTCO to distribute $63.8 million in dividends to shareholders
With Segun Agbaje at the helm, GTCO continues to chart a path of sustained growth and profitability in the Nigerian financial landscape.
South African billionaire Stephen Saad gains $21.1 million as Aspen shares soar
This rise in Saad’s stake underscores his pivotal role in South Africa’s business landscape, placing him among the top investors on the JSE.
Capitec Bank shares slump costs South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux $76 million
The recent slump in his fortune follows the $60-million gain recorded on April 4, when his stake in Capitec Bank soared from $1.48 billion to $1.54 billion.
Elon Musk’s Starlink cuts hardware price in Nigeria by 45 percent as naira strengthens
The recent crash in hardware prices to N440,000 is linked to the recent strengthening of the Nigerian naira against the U.S. dollar.
Africa’s richest person Aliko Dangote says diesel price cut could curb Nigeria’s inflation
By offering diesel at N1,200 ($1), below the market rate of N1,650 ($1.325), Dangote believes inflation will decrease.
Nigerian tycoon Tony Elumelu’s UBA to reward shareholders with $63-million dividend
The leading lender, led by Elumelu, one of Africa’s most influential business figures, reported a stellar 257 percent increase in profit to N607.7 billion ($468.8 million).
Egyptian billionaire Yasseen Mansour gains $1.8 million from Palm Hills stake
This significant increase reinforces Mansour’s position as one of Egypt’s and Africa’s billionaires, solidifying his position among the continent’s financial elites.