KCB Group, led by Kenyan banker Paul Russo, eyes Ethiopia entry
KCB Group, led by Paul Russo, is eyeing entry into Ethiopia’s newly opened banking sector, weighing acquisitions and foreign ownership exemptions.
Billionaires Africa
Naguib Sawiris overtakes brother Nassef as Egypt’s richest man
Naguib Sawiris’ fortune hits $9.13 billion, edging past brother Nassef’s $9.03 billion in Bloomberg’s latest ranking.
South African pharma tycoon Stephen Saad loses $44 million from Aspen stake
Aspen Pharmacare shares slide 33 percent, cutting Stephen Saad’s stake by $44 million amid global pharma pressures.
Malawian billionaire Thom Mpinganjira's FDH Bank posts $34 million profit in H1 2025
FDH Bank’s profit nearly doubles to $35 million on higher interest income and loan growth in the first half of 2025.
Malawian tycoon Vizenge Kumwenda's NICO Holdings stake now worth $34 million
Malawian tycoon Vizenge Kumwenda’s NICO Holdings stake has surged to $34.34 million in 2025 as shares on the Malawi Stock Exchange rally 176.7%.
Palantir CEO Alex Karp’s net worth drops $1.9 billion after peaking at $16.4 billion
Alex Karp’s net worth falls to $14.5 billion after a $1.9 billion drop, even as Palantir reports record revenue and contracts.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker-led Prosus plans stake sales to raise $2 billion
Prosus targets $2 billion from asset sales as CEO Fabricio Bloisi sharpens focus on e-commerce and lifestyle platforms.
South African executive Kenny Fihla drives Absa’s retail and pan-African expansion plans
Kenny Fihla leads Absa’s retail revamp, driving digital banking growth and pan-African expansion with strong first-half 2025 results.
Kenyan banker James Mwangi-led Equity Group posts $267 million half-year profit
Kenyan banker James Mwangi leads Equity Group to a 17% profit rise, posting $267 million with assets reaching $13.9 billion.
Namibian tycoon Knowledge Katti owns stake in Sintana Energy worth $11-million
Katti’s place on Sintana’s board and his multimillion-dollar stake tie him directly to Namibia’s rising oil ambitions.
Egyptian billionaire Yasseen Mansour loses $10 million on Palm Hills stake
Yasseen Mansour loses nearly $10 million from Palm Hills stake as EGX shares drop, highlighting challenges in Egypt’s real estate sector.
Malawian billionaire Thom Mpinganjira's FDH Bank buys Ecobank Mozambique for $19.2 million
FDH Bank acquires 98.8% of Ecobank Mozambique for $19.2 million, boosting regional footprint and cutting dividend to fund Southern Africa growth.
Anglo, led by South Africa’s Duncan Wanblad, loses $3.8 billion coal deal
Peabody cancels $3.8 billion Anglo coal deal after mine fire; Anglo plans arbitration as H1 revenue falls to $8.95 billion.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote loses $549 million overnight
Aliko Dangote’s net worth drops $549 million as Dangote Cement shares fall nearly 10 percent, reducing his stake to $4.96 billion.
PIC buys $40 million stake in South African tycoon Des de Beer’s Resilient
PIC raised its Resilient REIT stake by $40.6 million to 20.02 percent, underscoring confidence in Des de Beer’s retail property group.
South African tycoon Mike Teke’s Seriti secures $295 million for Mpumalanga wind project
Seriti Green secures $295 million for a major wind project in Mpumalanga, expanding clean power and creating 800 jobs.