Black executive Denise Singleton earns $2.8-million salary from WestRock in 2023
Singleton’s compensation package included a $0.69-million base salary and a non-equity incentive plan compensation of $0.45 million
Billionaires Africa
Morocco’s royal family gains $260 million from Attijariwafa bank in 18 days
Al Mada, the private company owned by members of the Alaouite royal family, owns 46.4 percent, or 97,433,137 units of the total issued and paid-up shares, of the bank.
Kenyan billionaire Baloobhai Patel boosts stake in Co-op Bank with $1.43-million investment
This further solidifies Patel’s commitment to Co-op Bank, as he navigates the challenging market conditions marked by a bear run that has undervalued many banking stocks.
Telecom firm linked to Malagasy tycoon Hassanein Hiridjee secures $60-million loan from IFC
The arrangement, structured in collaboration with Societe Generale Benin and Ecobank Togo, aims to propel Togocom into a new era of digital advancement.
Nigeria’s fourth-richest man Femi Otedola invests big in Dangote Cement
This investment follows Otedola’s return to the Forbes Africa’s Richest List, where he now boasts an estimated net worth of $1.2 billion.
America’s richest Black billionaire Robert F. Smith unveils Vision for AI future at Davos
Smith emphasized the integration of AI into companies’ operations, drawing parallels with past transformative innovations like the internet and the cloud.
$9-trillion Wall Street giant lands in Nigeria following takeover of billionaire Adebayo Ogunlesi’s GIP
The strategic move comes in the wake of BlackRock’s announcement of its intention to acquire GIP in a deal valued at $12.5 billion.
Namibian tycoon Quinton van Rooyen’s Trustco seals $50-million deal with U.S. fund RVF
Trustco detailed its plan to issue new shares to RVF through an option, solidifying RVF’s position as a key anchor investor with a cash injection of up to $50 million.
TymeBank, backed by billionaire Patrice Motsepe, achieves first-ever profit milestone
Motsepe, the influential owner with a substantial stake in TymeBank, emphasized the bank’s appeal to a more affluent consumer market.
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Moroccan real estate mogul Alami Lazraq gains $36.6 million from ADI Stake
This surge strengthens Alami Lazraq’s standing among the top investors on the Casablanca stock exchange
Eswatini’s richest man Natie Kirsh rakes in $100 million in just nine days
The recent $100-million boost in Kirsh’s wealth is linked to the outstanding performance of his private investments.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese faces $54.7-million loss from Shoprite stake
Wiese’s holdings in Shoprite amount to an 11.58-percent stake, valued at more than $920 million.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote’s net worth skyrockets, exceeding $17 billion
In just 17 days of 2024, he has already regained over $2 billion.
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe-linked insurer eyes India for growth
India’s economy is growing nearly five times faster than South Africa’s.
Consortium including Nigerian tycoon Abdulrazaq Isa’s group to acquire Shell assets for $1.3 billion
Notably, Waltersmith Group, led by Nigerian businessman Abdulrazaq Isa, brings extensive experience in oil exploration and production.