5 companies owned by Botswana businessman Ramachandran Ottapathu
Through his leadership roles at The Far Property Co. and Choppies Enterprises, Ottapathu has masterminded a remarkable transformation.
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5 companies linked to South African tycoon Mohammed Akoojee
The 2022 acquisition of Imperial Logistics by DP World, guided by Akoojee, underscored his role in driving organizations to unparalleled success.
Bob van Dijk, CEO of Africa’s biggest company, suffers $6-million loss in August
Van Dijk, who has been CEO of Naspers since 2014, owns a 0.24-percent stake in the South African conglomerate.
Dangote’s net worth surges to $11 billion, overtaking South African billionaire Johann Rupert
With his net worth presently standing at $11 billion, the disparity in wealth between Dangote and Rupert becomes evident.
Ensuring the longevity of African family businesses: The critical role of governance and estate planning
Mutendi outlines the critical role of governance and estate planning in family enterprises.
Nigerian banker Herbert Wigwe suffers $9-million loss from stake in Access Holdings
Wigwe, the group managing director and CEO of Access Holdings, Nigeria’s largest lender in terms of assets, holds a 9.09-percent stake in the lender.
German court initiates extradition process for disgraced South African billionaire Markus Jooste
However, the intricate diplomatic process required for Jooste’s extradition remains uncertain.
Egyptian businessman Hani Berzi gains $55 million from Edita stake
Berzi owns a significant 41.95-percent stake in the leading packaged food manufacturer through Quantum Invest BV.
Kenyan multimillionaire industrialist Narendra Raval plans 60 MW wind farm
The decision to establish the wind power plant, a strategic maneuver to cut operating costs, follows an earlier revelation.
Co-op Bank stake of Kenyan businessman Gideon Muriuki falls below $10 million
Muriuki owns a significant stake of two percent in Co-op Bank, which translates to 117,471,300 shares in the Nairobi-based lender.
Egyptian tycoon Hisham Talaat Moustafa’s TMG reports $50 million in half-year profit
Earlier this year, Moustafa led TMG Holding to ink a major partnership with British real estate services provider Savills.
Egypt’s richest man faces $846-million loss from investment in Dutch fertilizer producer
Sawiris, who is the richest man in Egypt, owns a 38.8-percent stake in Dutch fertilizer producer, OCI N.V.
John W. Thompson: Black executive behind one of the world’s largest tech mergers
Thompson’s tenure at Symantec Corp., now known as Gen Digital Inc., cemented his legacy as a visionary leader and master dealmaker.
Botswana tycoon Ottapathu faces $6.7-million loss from Choppies investment
Ottapathu owns a controlling 24.48-percent stake in Choppies, totaling 316,353,058 ordinary shares.
Sizwe Nxasana: South African accountant who led Africa’s most valuable bank for a decade
South African business executive and distinguished accountant Sizwe Nxasana stands out as an architect of transformation and growth.
Botswana-based tycoon Jonathan Gibson gains $2 million in just one month
Gibson, the deputy chairman and CEO of Chobe Holdings, ranks as one of the richest investors on Botswana Stock Exchange.