Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola-linked bank to raise $181 million via rights issue
With an impressive 5.57-percent ownership as of June 30, 2023, Otedola stands as the largest shareholder in this Lagos-based financial services holding group.
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South African exec Kennedy Bungane-led African Bank expands with $170-million Sasfin unit acquisition
This acquisition follows African Bank’s earlier acquisition of Grindrod Bank and Grindrod Financial Holdings.
South African tycoon Fleetwood Grobler’s Sasol faces hurdle in $77-million deal
In recent times, Fleetwood Grobler, a minority shareholder in Sasol, has been leading Sasol’s transition toward cleaner and renewable energy strategies.
Nigerian billionaire Arthur Eze’s oil exploration licenses in Uganda have expired
Oranto Petroleum Limited, owned by Nigerian billionaire Arthur Eze, recently saw its oil exploration licenses in Uganda’s Kikuube district, expire.
Ugandan gov’t moves to bail tycoon Patrick Bitature by acquiring his $66-million thermal power plant
Bitature sought government assistance after being embroiled in a court battle with a South African lender over a loan repayment.
Moroccan tycoon Anas Sefrioui to produce limestone calcined clay cement in West Africa
Moroccan businessman Anas Sefrioui is the founder of Casablanca-based property developer Douja Promotion Groupe Addoha (ADH).
South African tycoon Markus Jooste receives 20-year ban from holding directorship in JSE-listed companies
Jooste, 62, is a South African businessman and the former CEO of Steinhoff International.
6 businesses owned by Nas
Nas, the Brooklyn, New York City Hip-hop icon owns a Cigar brand, a venture capital firm, a sneaker line and a footwear retail outlet among other ventures.
5 businesses owned by Ice Cube
Ice Cube, the Los Angeles-born Hip-hop icon is a successful businessman in his own right with numerous businesses in his kitty.
Naivas, owned by Kenya’s Mukuha family, opens 100th branch
The leading retailer, which is majority-owned by the Kenyan Mukuha family, has also announced plans to add two more units by the end of the year.
Tunisian tycoon Habib Essayeh suffers $2-million loss from Euro-Cycles stake
Essayeh, a leading businessman and executive who serves as the CEO of Euro-Cycles, owns a sizeable 33.6-percent stake in the Tunis-based firm.
Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga pays $210-million spectrum license renewal fee
This development comes in the wake of intense speculation and reports regarding a contentious dispute between Adenuga and the Nigerian government.
Gbenga Agboola’s Flutterwave joins forces with Microsoft to boost financial inclusion in Africa
Agboola, co-founder and CEO of Flutterwave, expressed the company’s excitement in partnering with Microsoft to accelerate financial inclusion in Africa.
Wema Bank stock decline results in $3.7-million loss for Nigerian gambling magnate
Adebutu, the founder and CEO of Nigeria’s oldest and leading gaming company, Premier Lotto Limited, owns a 28.15-percent stake in Wema Bank.
Swazi billionaire Natie Kirsh sees net worth dip by $170 million, returning to $7.1 billion
Kirsh Group, the holding company for Kirsh’s investments, also saw its value dip by $100 million, falling from $305 million to $205 million.
Tiger Woods and Justin Timberlake partner to launch luxury sports bar in Scotland
This venture is made possible through a partnership with the real-estate company Nexus Luxury Collection.