Egyptian tycoon Medhat Khalil’s group posts half-year profits of $11.3 million
Khalil owns a controlling stake of 58.1 percent in Raya Holding, equivalent to a substantial 1,245,661,205 shares.
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5 companies owned by South African businessman Des de Beer
De Beer, a prominent property tycoon and influential business executive, stands among South Africa’s wealthiest individuals.
50 Cent counters Paramount, argues BET is not worth $3 billion
50 Cent said in his Instagram post that BET is not worth $3 billion.
Ghana’s richest investor Daniel Ofori gains $1.3 million in 53 days
Ofori, the richest investor on the Ghana Stock Exchange, holds a beneficial 6.8-percent stake in Societe Generale Ghana.
South African billionaire heiress Caroline Rupert has invested in these 7 companies
Caroline Rupert, the only daughter of South Africa’s richest man, is the founder of Kathaka Advisers Limited, a single family office.
South African tycoon Neal Froneman loses nearly $7 million in just over 100 days
Froneman owns a 0.3-percent stake, or 8,382,849 ordinary shares, in the precious metal mining group.
7 African billionaires who made a fortune in retail
These seven ultra-high net-worth individuals who attribute their substantial wealth to their involvement in retail.
Mary Vilakazi: South African business executive earning millions from FirstRand
Appointed as FirstRand’s COO in July 2018, Vilakazi has played a pivotal role in propelling the institution’s sustained expansion.
South African tycoon Des de Beer’s REIT sells $51-million stake in UK company
Under the leadership of de Beer, Resilient has emerged as a key player in the real estate sector.
Congolese billionaire Lucien Ebata to raise $580 million in pre-export financing for oil shipments
Ebata, one of Africa’s richest men, is the founder and CEO of Orion Oil and publisher of Forbes Afrique.
Gambian tycoon Mustapha Njie’s TAF spearheading multibillion-dollar housing opportunity in Africa
The African continent stands on the precipice of transformation, with urbanization rates skyrocketing and economies burgeoning.
BET sale: Paramount turns down billionaires Tyler Perry, Diddy
Among the notable figures expressing interest to acquire BET were actor-director Tyler Perry, music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, and Byron Allen.
10 African billionaires who own football clubs
From South Africa to Algeria, meet 10 of Africa’s richest football club owners.
Somali tycoon Abdirashid Duale’s Dahabshiil inaugurates $100-million oil terminal
Duale, Dahabshiil Group’s CEO, emphasized the oil terminal’s transformative potential for the Horn of Africa.
Cameroon’s richest man Baba Ahmadou Danpullo brings MTN to its knees
Earlier this year, Danpullo accused First National Bank of orchestrating the misleading seizure and liquidation of his South African properties.
South African tycoon Steve Phiri to earn $2.8 million as Implats finalizes takeover
An additional payment of R7 million ($369,000) for Steve Phiri and R5 million ($263,300) for Neil Carr will also be made over the next year.