Malawian businessman Thom Mpinganjira’s stake in FDH Bank tops $840 million
FDH Bank stock climbs 255% YTD, boosting Mpinganjira’s stake to $842 million and lifting the bank's market cap past $2 billion.
Billionaires Africa
Nigerian businessman Tony Elumelu’s Transcorp reports $183 million in half-year revenue
Transcorp posts $183 million H1 2025 revenue, with assets rising to $592 million across power, hospitality, and energy sectors.
Accelerate, partly owned by Michael Georgiou, secures $5.57 million capital
Accelerate, part-owned by Michael Georgiou, secures $5.57 million to upgrade Fourways Mall and ease debt burden amid unresolved affiliate claims.
Indian billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal’s Airtel Africa posts $1.42 billion in first-quarter revenue
Airtel Africa, led by Indian billionaire Sunil Mittal, posted $1.42 billion in Q1 revenue, driven by mobile money, data growth, and user expansion.
Adrian Gore's Discovery Green faces legal challenge from Eskom over trading license
Eskom sues to block trading licenses issued to Discovery Green and others, warning of grid risks and unfair energy market competition.
Christo Wiese-backed Pepkor draws $470 million investment from US-based hedge fund
Silverpoint Capital’s $470 million stake in Christo Wiese-backed Pepkor signals global investor confidence, following PIC’s deeper $874 million commitment.
Egyptian entrepreneur Walid El-Saadany steps in as Elmenus CEO, succeeding founder Amir Allam
Walid El-Saadany takes over as CEO of Elmenus to expand across Egypt, boost local talent, and roll out smarter food delivery tools.
Orascom, controlled by Egypt’s richest family, gets board approval for ADX listing
The move, pending shareholder and regulatory approval, signals a shift by one of the Middle East’s top construction firms toward the UAE’s growing capital markets.
Aliko Dangote’s cement business hauls in $1.35 billion in six months
Dangote Cement posts $1.35 billion H1 revenue, profit surges 174% as pricing strategy and strong Nigerian market drive top-line and bottom-line growth.
Vitafoam Nigeria, partly owned by Samuel Bolarinde, posts $55 million nine-month revenue
Vitafoam posts $55 million revenue, returns to profit, and grows assets to $38.46 million amid strong demand and West Africa expansion.
Safaricom, led by Peter Ndegwa, to pay $372 million in dividends to shareholders
Safaricom, led by Peter Ndegwa, declared a $372.6 million dividend after surpassing $3 billion in revenue, marking its third straight strong payout.
Nigerian businessman Gbotemi Kuti’s Oak Heirs acquires controlling stake in Air Liquide
Oak Heirs, led by Gbotemi Kuti, takes over 87.31% of Air Liquide Nigeria, expanding its portfolio into industrial and medical gases.
Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s net worth rises to $6 billion on cement, food gains
Abdul Samad Rabiu’s net worth rises to $6 billion as gains from BUA Cement and BUA Foods push him higher among Africa’s richest individuals.
Absa, led by Kenny Fihla, signs deal with BYD to boost EV financing in South Africa
The Johannesburg-based lender aims to build a sustainable finance ecosystem as demand for new energy vehicles (NEVs) continues to climb.
I&M Group, founded by Suresh Bhagwanji Shah, expands reach with new Mount Kenya branch
I&M expands in Kenya’s Mount Kenya region with eco-branch, boosting inclusive banking and regional investment.
Aliko Dangote turns to Angola tankers as Nigeria misses out on $400 million shipping revenue
Dangote’s $19 billion refinery uses Angola’s tankers as Nigeria’s stalled shipping sector misses out on $400 million annual freight revenue.