Sim Tshabalala leads $1 billion Standard Bank pledge for women entrepreneurs in Africa
Standard Bank commits $1 billion to empower women entrepreneurs across Africa through the African Women Impact Fund.
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South African executive Laurence Rapp-led Vukile Property Fund raises $28.4 million in bonds
Vukile Property Fund raises $28.4 million through bonds, cutting debt costs and boosting its retail portfolio in South Africa and Iberia.
Malawi gains second billionaire as Hitesh Anadkat’s stake in FMB tops $1 billion
Hitesh Anadkat becomes Malawi’s second billionaire as his FMB Capital stake surpasses $1 billion.
Ghanaian real estate developer Eric Ebo Acquah wins $1 million in loan case
Blue Rose founder Eric Ebo Acquah wins $1 million after court finds Shelter Afrique breached $5.2 million housing loan.
Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu sees $400 million decline in net worth
Abdul Samad Rabiu’s net worth drops $400 million following a decline in BUA Cement shares.
Egyptian tycoon Ahmed El-Sewedy loses $65 million on Elsewedy Electric stake
Ahmed El-Sewedy loses $65 million as Elsewedy Electric shares drop, reflecting market caution.
South African businessman Des de Beer to receive $5.2 million from Lighthouse
Des de Beer will receive $5.2 million in interim dividends from Lighthouse after the real estate group declared a $32 million payout.
Sasol, led by Simon Baloyi, works to protect $80 million in chemical exports from U.S. tariffs
Sasol faces $80 million U.S. tariff impact but posts higher profits, cuts impairments, and plans strategic growth under Simon Baloyi.
Nigerian banker Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank stake drops $21 million in 3 weeks
Jim Ovia loses nearly $21 million as Zenith Bank shares slide over 22 days, pulling market value under $2 billion.
Remgro, owned by South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert, wins approval for eMedia restructuring
Johann Rupert’s Remgro gets Competition Commission approval for eMedia Holdings to acquire full control of eMedia Investments.
Palantir CEO Alex Karp unloads $110 million in stock within 100 days
Alex Karp has sold more than $110 million in Palantir shares within 100 days amid stock volatility and tax obligations.
Nigerian tycoon Muazzam Mairawani plans $600 million cement plant to rival Dangote, Rabiu
Nigerian tycoon Muazzam Mairawani plans a $600 million cement plant in Kebbi, challenging Dangote Cement and BUA.
Black executive Marvin Ellison leads Lowe’s expansion with $8.8 billion FBM purchase
The move reflects Ellison’s push to strengthen Lowe’s footprint and deliver stronger earnings.
Coty posts $381 million loss in 2025 under Algerian-born executive Sue Nabi
Coty, led by Algerian-born executive Sue Nabi, posted a $381 million loss in 2025 as weak demand and currency pressures hit sales of fragrances and cosmetics.
Nigerian energy executive Adegbite Falade leads Aradel in new domestic supply deal with NLNG
Nigerian energy executive Adegbite Falade leads Aradel in a new domestic gas supply deal with NLNG, boosting local energy production.
WPP Scangroup, founded by Kenyan tycoon Bharat Thakrar, set for layoffs amid half-year loss
WPP Scangroup, founded by Bharat Thakrar, is cutting jobs after posting a half-year loss amid weak demand and cash strain.