South African tech tycoon Zak Calisto gains nearly $40 million as Karooooo surges on Nasdaq
As a result of the recent surge in the company’s shares, the value of Calisto’s stake in Karooooo has increased from $543.7 million to $584.6 million.
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Kanye West’s stake in Kim Kardashian’s shapewear line hits $200 million
West’s stake in Skims is now worth $200 million, a $40-million increase from its value of $160 million at the start of the year.
Patrice Motsepe’s mining empire suffers $1.1-billion market value wipeout in 2023
The $1.1-billion market value wipeout also impacted Motsepe’s net worth, bringing it below $2.4 billion earlier this year.
Nigerian gambling magnate Kessington Adebutu’s stake in Wema Bank dips by $6 million in 25 days
Kessington Adebutu, the founder and CEO of Nigeria’s oldest and leading gaming company, Premier Lotto Limited, holds a 28.09-percent stake in Wema Bank
South African tycoon Noluthando Gosa-linked steel company posts $25-million loss in H1 2023
ArcelorMittal South Africa is a Gauteng-based steelmaker partly owned by Gosa.
Egyptian billionaire Ahmed Ezz gains $137 million as Ezz Steel shares surge
Ezz holds a majority 60.7-percent stake in Ezz Steel, or 329,816,198 shares.
7 companies owned by Ethiopia’s richest man, Mohammed Al-Amoudi
As one of the largest investors in Sweden, Al-Amoudi owns Preem, Svenska Petroleum Exploration, and Midroc Europe.
Egyptian Khamis family gains over $50 million from stake in Oriental Weavers
The Khamis family, one of Egypt’s wealthiest, currently holds a majority stake of 40.58 percent in Oriental Weavers.
Meet Shonda Rhimes: Powerhouse producer of ‘Bridgerton,’ who ranks as one of America’s richest Black women
As a visionary producer, creative genius, and business trailblazer, Rhimes’ influence will continue to shape the future of television and storytelling.
Egypt’s NSPO acquires $52-million stake in Pakinam Kafafi-led TAQA Arabia
The acquisition comes as no surprise, given TAQA Arabia’s remarkable growth under the leadership of Kafafi.
Led by Kenya’s richest families, NCBA plans to expand with ten new branches in Kenya
NCBA Group, a leading financial services conglomerate, is partially owned by some of Kenya’s richest families, Kenyatta, Merali, and Ndegwa families.
Nigeria’s second-richest man Abdul Samad Rabiu splashes $4.8 million to acquire new shares in BUA Cement
Based on the current share price, the total market value of Rabiu’s 96.13-percent stake in BUA Cement now stands at N3.22 billion ($4.06 billion).
Centum, linked to Chris Kirubi’s heirs, acquires 4.64 million shares under share buyback program
The late Kirubi, a prominent Kenyan tycoon and serial investor, owned a 31-percent stake in Centum Investments before his passing in 2021 at 80.
5 companies owned by the world’s richest Black woman, Oprah Winfrey
Billionaires.Africa has closely monitored prominent companies founded or partly owned by Winfrey, identifying her influence over these ventures.
Tanzanian gold magnate Ketan Patel suffers $2.3-million loss as Shanta Gold shares retreat
Patel, the founder of the Tanzania-based mining company, presently holds a 4.22-percent stake in Shanta Gold, or 44,274,017 ordinary shares.
Alan Pullinger, CEO of Africa’s largest bank, gains $3.8 million in 57 days
Pullinger owns a minority shareholding of approximately 0.1 percent in FirstRand.