Orascom Construction, led by Egypt's richest family, reports $9.6 billion backlog in first half
Orascom Construction, led by Egypt’s Sawiris family, posts $9.6 billion backlog and $3.4 billion in new H1 2025 awards globally.
Billionaires Africa
South African billionaire Johann Rupert’s Richemont brings Panerai’s first boutique to Stuttgart
Richemont, led by Johann Rupert, opens Panerai’s first Stuttgart boutique, expanding in Europe as Specialist Watchmakers find stability amid global headwinds.
Shoprite, backed by billionaire Christo Wiese, opens 16 new stores across South Africa
Shoprite, backed by billionaire Christo Wiese, opens 16 new stores across South Africa, creating 358 jobs and boosting local economies.
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.
Royal Bank of Canada raises stake in Bertina Engelbrecht-led Clicks Group to $257 million
Royal Bank of Canada boosts its stake in Clicks Group to $257 million, signaling confidence in South Africa’s healthcare retail sector.
Bitumen World, backed by Zimbabwe's Rudland family, cuts jobs as cash flow tightens
Bitumen World, backed by Zimbabwe’s Rudlands, cuts jobs as delayed government payments and cash flow pressures strain the construction firm’s operations.
Dangote refinery signs deal with Japanese firm for petrochemical production in Nigeria
Dangote’s $20 billion refinery partners with Japan’s Mitsui Chemicals to boost petrochemical output, targeting Africa’s $15 billion import market.
Stella Okoli’s $23 million plant to boost pharma self-sufficiency in Nigeria
Emzor is investing $23 million in Nigeria’s first API plant to cut drug imports, lower costs, and boost medicine security.
Malagasy tycoon Hassanein Hiridjee's AXIAN Energy gets $5 million for renewable projects
The funding will help several solar and hydroelectric projects across Africa, many of which have stalled due to a lack of early-stage financing, move beyond the planning phase.
Anthony Joshua falls off 2025 Forbes list of highest-paid athletes
British-Nigerian boxing star Anthony Joshua falls off Forbes 2025 list of highest-paid athletes following earnings decline and costly defeat.
Seplat, co-founded by Austin Avuru, builds mega gas facility
The company has installed over 850MMscfd of gas infrastructure to help meet Nigeria’s rising domestic energy demand.
Swedfund pours $16.3 million into African SMEs
This initiative focuses on supporting businesses across multiple sectors, ensuring they have the resources to grow sustainably.
Karp’s fortune falls to $7.7 billion a month after joining Black billionaires worth over $10 billion
The decline is tied to the performance of his 2.63-percent stake in Palantir.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Shoprite stake drops below $1 billion—first time in months
The decline reflects growing pressure on retail stocks in South Africa, as investor sentiment shifts on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.