Shoprite Nigeria shuts stores in major cities 4 years after Tayo Amusan’s Ketron takeover
Four years after Tayo Amusan’s Ketron takeover, Shoprite Nigeria is still struggling to steady its business in Africa’s most populous economy
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South African entrepreneur André Pienaar sued over $10 billion Amazon contract
André Pienaar sued in Washington over $10 billion Pentagon cloud contract involving Amazon and lobbying claims.
Egypt’s Ghabbour family loses $46 million as GB Corp stock slides
The Ghabbour family’s stake in GB Corp. has lost over $46 million in value after a sharp drop on the Egyptian Exchange.
Egypt’s billionaire El-Sewedy family to build $29 million cold-storage facility
The project aims to strengthen Egypt’s cold chain infrastructure, improve food quality, and cut waste, the companies said in a joint statement.
Prosus, led by South African billionaire Koos Bekker, puts $139 million into Indian firm before IPO
Prosus, chaired by Koos Bekker, raised its stake in India’s Urban Company to 7.35% with a $139 million investment ahead of its IPO.
Glencore, led by Gary Nagle, in talks to rescue South African smelters
Glencore, led by Gary Nagle, pursues talks with South Africa’s government to rescue smelters as power costs rise.
Egyptian businessman Naguib Sawiris nears $10 billion fortune
Naguib Sawiris nears a $10 billion fortune as gold and real estate investments fuel his rise.
Nigerian logistics mogul Taiwo Afolabi opens new projects to boost community life
Taiwo Afolabi commissions ICT hub, market stalls, and a recreational park in Ogun State to uplift local communities.
South African billionaire Jannie Mouton's Capitec stake rebounds to $1.2 billion
South African billionaire Jannie Mouton’s Capitec stake rises to $1.2 billion as shares gain on renewed investor confidence.
Africa’s richest man leads record fuel exports from Dangote refinery
Dangote made the announcement at a conference, saying the plant has helped ease a problem that has dogged Nigeria for decades.
Ugandan lawyer William Byaruhanga buys $8 million stake in Kenya’s Sidian Bank
William Byaruhanga buys $8 million stake in Sidian Bank, ranking as the fourth-largest shareholder in the Kenyan lender.
Kenyan tycoon John Kimani-linked Kakuzi teams up with government to boost agribusiness
Kakuzi, partly owned by tycoon John Kimani, partners with Siaya County to boost avocado and macadamia farming, aiming to lift rural incomes.
Zimbabwe’s richest man Strive Masiyiwa plans five new AI factories within a year
Zimbabwe billionaire Strive Masiyiwa to build five AI factories in Africa within a year through Cassava Technologies.
Cameroonian tycoon Paul Fokam’s Afriland dismisses allegations of tax-related closure in Congo
The group clarified that since the establishment of Afriland First Bank CD in 2005, the lender has never faced a sanction from the tax directorate or any other government institution.
South African pharma tycoon Stephen Saad’s Aspen stake tops $340 million
Aspen Pharmacare shares edge higher, boosting CEO Stephen Saad’s holdings above $340 million despite the stock’s 37% year-to-date decline.
Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu collects $144.4 million in BUA Foods dividend
Abdul Samad Rabiu received a $144.4 million dividend from BUA Foods after the company boosted its payout by 136 percent in 2024.