Pick ‘n Pay, backed by Ackerman family, fuels retail recovery in South Africa
The group’s portfolio optimization reflects a growing trend toward efficiency and modernization in South African retail.
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Adaora Umeoji acquires $2.1 million in additional Zenith Bank shares
Zenith Bank CEO Adaora Umeoji deepens her stake with a $2.1 million share buy, affirming long-term faith in the bank’s growth and profitability.
Johann Rupert’s Richemont debuts Van Cleef & Arpels boutique in Florence
Richemont’s Van Cleef & Arpels opens its first Florence boutique, showcasing high-jewelry heritage and bolstering the group’s luxury retail presence in Europe.
Barry Swartzberg’s Discovery stake declines by $10 million
In just 16 days, his stake declined from $318.68 million to $308.54 million, tracking a 3.18-percent drop in Discovery’s stock.
How Palantir's CEO Alex Karp quietly became America’s richest Black billionaire
In May, he sold $50 million worth of Palantir stock, a small portion of his holdings, but a sign of how liquid his wealth has become.
Otedola's FirstHoldCo pumps nearly $10 million into cybersecurity defenses
The bold move underscores the group’s commitment to safeguarding customer assets amid rising cyberattacks targeting financial institutions across Nigeria.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Brait plans to sell UK retailer
The move is part of a broader effort to simplify its portfolio, repay debt, and return capital to shareholders.
Burkinabe tycoon Idrissa Nassa’s Coris Bank launches operation in Central Africa
The new subsidiary, Coris Bank International Chad, takes over from Société Générale Chad following the completion of its acquisition on Feb. 31, 2024.
Zenith Bank, led by Adaora Umeoji, plans forbearance exit in first half of 2025
The lender disclosed this in a statement filed on the NGX on Wednesday, reaffirming its commitment to meeting all supervisory requirements.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote to export Nigeria’s first gasoline cargo to Asia
A 90,000-metric-ton cargo of gasoline is scheduled to leave the refinery for Asia, marking the first time fuel from the Lagos-based facility will be sold outside the region.
Egyptian property billionaire Hisham Talaat Moustafa loses $78.5 million
TMG stock slumps 7%, wiping $78 million from Hisham Talaat Moustafa’s holdings amid Egypt’s cooling real estate sector.
Baloobhai Patel-linked Sanlam Kenya repays $23.5 million Stanbic loan
Sanlam Kenya, backed by investor Baloobhai Patel, has cleared a $23.5 million Stanbic loan and posted a profit rebound on stronger revenue and investment income.
150 Nigerian workers sacked after protest at firm owned by billionaire with political ties
The layoffs followed a protest at one of the company’s construction sites in Lagos, where workers stopped work and marched to demand better conditions.
Egyptian businessman Hani Berzi loses $4 million as Edita shares fall
The decline marks another blow for Berzi, who chairs the Cairo-based snack maker and owns a 44.07-percent controlling stake.
Hassanein Hiridjee’s AXIAN Telecom sees promise in Africa’s digital economy with $35 million Jumia stake
With Jumia’s market capitalization approaching $400 million, AXIAN’s growing interest underscores its faith in the platform’s renewed business focus.
Elon Musk's SpaceX to invest $28 million to expand Starlink in South Africa
The proposed investment aims to provide free high-speed broadband connectivity to 5,000 rural schools, reaching 2.4 million children nationwide.