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Billionaires Africa
Kenyan tycoon James Mwangi earns $1.4-million salary from Equity Group
Mwangi has played a key role in Equity Group’s expansion over the years, leading the expansion of the lender’s operations into multiple countries.
10 companies owned by Nigerian mogul Adebayo Ogunlesi
Adebayo Ogunlesi’s journey from the streets of Nigeria to the skyscrapers of New York is nothing short of extraordinary.
Mauritian tycoon Arnaud Lagesse’s IBL to invest $60 million in East African buyouts
The move signals IBL’s strategic commitment to the Kenyan market and its broader expansion into East Africa under the visionary leadership of Lagesse.
Dangote’s salt-processing company surpasses $70-million revenue mark in 9M-2023
As the majority shareholder of Nascon Allied Industries, Dangote’s stake in the salt and seasoning processing company is now worth $117 million.
South Africa’s second-richest man Nicky Oppenheimer hit by $470-million loss in 12 days
Despite the decrease in his net worth, Oppenheimer’s present fortune of $8.48 billion makes him the world’s 247th richest individual and Africa’s third-richest man.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola makes $250 million in eight days
With Geregu Power’s impressive performance and Otedola’s rising fortunes, the company solidifies its position as a key player in Nigeria’s energy sector.
South African tycoon Stephen Brookes loses $1.8-million from Balwin stake
This significant downturn in Brookes’ stake underscores the challenges faced by Balwin Properties and its largest shareholder amidst the market turbulence.
South African tycoon Christopher Seabrooke earns $1.3-million salary from Sabvest in 2022
Seabrooke, who has been Sabvest CEO since 1987, has played a pivotal role in the company’s growth, marked by numerous milestones.
Ugandan tycoon Charles Mbire takes $2.3-million hit from MTN Uganda stake
The decline in the market value of Mbire’s MTN Uganda stake underscores the challenges faced by investors in the Ugandan market.
Adebayo Ogunlesi: Nigerian billionaire whose firm owns London’s Gatwick Airport
Ogunlesi’s journey from the streets of Nigeria to the skyscrapers of New York is nothing short of extraordinary.
Nigerian tycoon Tony Elumelu’s UBA records $570 million in profit in 9 months
Elumelu, who owns a 7.39-percent stake in UBA, equivalent to 2,527,372,285 ordinary shares, ranks as one of the wealthiest investors on the Nigerian Exchange.
Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga’s oil firm records $175 million in 9M revenue
Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga’s leadership marks continued success for petroleum marketing company Conoil Plc.
South African banker Jacques Celliers’ salary at FirstRand amounts to $2.4 million in 2023
Since assuming the mantle of FNB CEO, Celliers has made significant contributions through his leadership of the First National Bank segment.
Namibian tycoon Quinton van Rooyen faces $8.5-million loss in just one week
Van Rooyen, who owns an impressive 63.94-percent stake in Trustco, ranks as one of Namibia’s richest men.
Kevin Durant nears $400 million in career earnings milestone in current NBA season
Durant’s salary for the season, which includes impressive cash incentives, is expected to reach a staggering $46.4 million.