Following Abu Dhabi move, firm linked to Egypt’s richest sells stake in U.S. company
Sawiris, the chairman of OCI, reaffirms his confidence in the recently announced sale, highlighting its potential to create value.
Billionaires Africa
Moroccan real estate mogul Alami Lazraq gains $10.7 million in 18 days
Lazraq, who founded Alliances Group in 1994, owns a 51.7-percent stake, amounting to 11,410,669 in the group’s publicly traded subsidiary, ADI.
South African tycoon Pieter Boone receives $1.3-million salary from Pick ‘n Pay in 2023
During his tenure, Pick ‘n Pay achieved remarkable milestones, with gross profit rising from R18.40 billion ($1 billion) in 2022 to R20.94 billion ($1.14 billion) in 2023.
Egypt’s El-Sewedy family gains $103 million, strengthens influence in Africa
Ahmed El-Sewedy and siblings Sadek and Mohammed hold a combined 68.1-percent majority stake in Elsewedy Electric, a staggering 1.48 billion ordinary shares.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert gains $1.1 billion in 13 days
Rupert’s net worth, now standing at $12.6 billion, reflects an increase from $11.5 billion nearly two weeks ago.
10 companies owned by Black tycoon and Shark Tank investor Daymond John
From his humble beginnings in Queens, New York, to building a global fashion empire, John’s influence extends far beyond urban clothing.
Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Group expands energy portfolio with LNG project
With Rabiu at the helm, BUA Group has emerged as a major player in Africa’s foods, mining, manufacturing, and industrial sectors.
6 companies owned by South African businessman Gareth Ackerman
Beyond leading one of Africa’s retail giants, Ackerman’s investments make him one of South Africa’s wealthiest business leaders.
Legal battles cast shadow over late Kenyan President Moi family’s vast estate
The extensive estate left by the late Kenyan President Daniel arap Moi, the nation’s second-largest landowner, is entangled in a series of legal battles.
Nigerian businessman Dozy Mmobuosi charged by SEC in alleged massive fraud
The SEC accused him of inflating figures and and engaging in billions of dollars’ of fictitious transactions.
Tunisian tycoon Abdelwaheb Ben Ayed rakes in $1.73 million from Poulina shares
Ben Ayed owns a beneficial 3.4-percent stake in the Tunis-based conglomerate, Poulina Group.
Namibian businessman Quinton van Rooyen suffers $21.4-million loss in 34 days
Van Rooyen’s stake in Trustco has declined by $21.37 million since Nov. 14.
Black CEO Russell Stokes earns $6.8-million salary from GE Aerospace in 2022
Stokes’ 2022 compensation package represents a 5.21-percent increase from the prior year’s salary of $6.52 million.
Nigerian tycoon Tony Elumelu’s UBA secures $175-million facility from AfDB
The facility will enhance UBA’s capacity to finance crucial projects in Nigeria, with a focus on infrastructure, agriculture, and related value chains.
Nigerian billionaire’s cement firm commences operations at multimillion-dollar plant line
BUA Cement has solidified its position as Nigeria’s second-largest cement producer.
Leeming-led group seals $400-million deal to acquire Emperors Palace owner
To fund this strategic acquisition, Sun International is opting for a strategic infusion of new debt.