Kenyan tycoon Narendra Raval faces tax blow as cement empire comes under fire
Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu has warned that granting tax waivers without a proper legal basis could open the floodgates to abuse.
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South African pharma mogul Stephen Saad’s Aspen stake sinks under $360 million
Aspen Pharmacare CEO Stephen Saad loses $32 million in 13 days as stock slumps; his stake now worth under $360 million amid JSE sell-off.
Kenyan tycoon Peter Munga partners with Nairobi expressway developer
Kenyan tycoon Peter Munga teams up with U.S.-based Everstrong Capital in $3.62-billion toll road project, marking a new chapter in his business empire.
Zenith Bank stake held by Nigeria’s richest bank founder Jim Ovia nears $250 million
Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank stake nears $250 million as investor confidence boosts shares 32% in under a month.
Femi Otedola’s quiet power move spurs $211 million block trade on NGX
Rare $211.7 million block trade on NGX signals changing control at First HoldCo as longtime shareholders quietly exit.
South African billionaire Johann Rupert’s Richemont posts $6.3 billion in Q1 sales
Richemont’s Q1 sales hit $6.3 billion, fueled by strong jewelry demand in Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East, offsetting weaker watch sales and flat Asia trends.
Family of Kenya's longest-serving spy chief wins $77 million land battle
Kenyan court restores $77 million estate to Kanyotu family, voids fraudulent sale of 500-acre land in Ruiru after forged documents exposed.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola details rise to success in upcoming autobiography
Femi Otedola reveals lessons, risks, and defining moments in business in his long-awaited autobiography.
Central bank cracks down on son of Algeria’s richest man
Omar Rebrab barred from business roles as Algeria’s central bank enforces freeze amid misconduct probe.
South Africa’s second-richest man, Nicky Oppenheimer, is $1 billion richer so far in 2025
Nicky Oppenheimer gains $1 billion, lifting his net worth to $12.6 billion through investments in industry, finance, and African conservation.
Nigeria’s Sijuwade royal family, one of Africa’s richest, grows fortune to $240 million over decade
Royal heirs grow Sijuwade family fortune to $240 million through energy, real estate, and construction investments across Nigeria and beyond.
South African businessman Hendrik du Toit’s Ninety-One hits $187 billion in managed assets
Ninety One, led by Hendrik du Toit, hit $187.9 billion in AUM as of June 2025, reflecting global momentum, strategic acquisitions, and strong client inflows.
Oil mogul Gabriel Ogbechie’s Rainoil unveils 10 new fuel stations across Nigeria
The expansion supports Rainoil’s “Road to 400” push to scale its nationwide fuel retail network and boost petroleum access in urban and underserved markets.
Africa’s oldest billionaire backs $1.42 billion bid to take over Australia’s Abacus Storage King
Natie Kirsh-backed consortium ups Abacus Storage King bid to $1.42 billion, intensifying takeover battle.
Billionaire Mike Adenuga’s Globacom to launch public Wi-Fi in Lagos under new deal
Globacom teams up with Wave5 to deploy public Wi-Fi in Lagos, aiming to ease congestion and expand digital access.
South Africa’s Ackerman family gains $14.3 million from Pick n Pay stake
Pick n Pay’s recent rally lifts Ackerman family’s stake above $185 million, reversing May losses.