Mohamed Mansour’s net worth soars to $3.5 billion as wealth gains top $1 billion
The lion’s share of Mansour’s staggering $3.6-billion fortune emanates from his stake in Mansour Group.
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Billionaire Michael Lee-Chin’s Portland joins forces with UAE’s MBM Holding
Michael Lee-Chin sees the collaboration as an opportunity to contribute to the economic progress in scientific fields across the UAE
Femi Otedola snaps up $12-million stake in Transcorp, might eye board seats, control
As he also leads Geregu, one of Africa’s fastest-growing power-generating companies, Otedola’s move is strategic.
Egyptian tycoon Hassan Allam’s firm to launch integrated logistics platform
Hassan Allam Utilities is an arm of the privately-owned engineering firm, Hassan Allam Holding.
Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma’s IMG records $11.6 million in revenue
Danjuma holds a significant 72-percent stake in IMG.
Herbert Wigwe’s Access Holdings achieves record $500-million comprehensive income
The Wigwe-led group has solidified its position as the largest bank in Nigeria by total assets with its assets surging to $32 billion.
British-American actor David Oyelowo’s streaming service Mansa scores $8 million in funding
Mansa is a Los Angeles-based streaming platform.
Disgraced South African billionaire faces arrest after skipping German court hearing
Jooste is the face of South Africa’s largest private sector fraud scandal.
Kenya’s Merali family rakes in $5.4 million from stake in Sasini Tea
The recent gain solidifies the Merali family’s position as one of the wealthiest families in East Africa.
Nassef Sawiris’ wealth surges by $600 million, cementing position as Egypt’s richest
The $600-million bump cements his position as one of Africa’s richest billionaires.
Michiel Le Roux’s Capitec shines with over $531 million in profit in 2023
Under Le Roux, Capitec Bank has grown into one of the world’s most reputable retail banking brands.
Michael Jordan scores big with $300-million boost in net worth this year
Since the start of the year, Jordan’s net worth has risen by $300 million, from $1.7 billion to $2 billion.
Nigerian entrepreneur Etop Ikpe’s Autochek acquires stake in Egypt’s AutoTager
Autochek is a digital automotive commerce firm.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert crosses $13-billion net worth milestone
Rupert is the richest man in South Africa and the second-richest billionaire on the African continent.
Kenyan businessman Andrew Ndegwa gains $3 million in 26 days
Ndegwa owns 4.3 percent of NCBA Group.
Fund set up by Moroccan King Mohammed VI to rescue hotel chains in distress
The Mohammed VI Investment Fund aims to revive activity in Morocco’s tourism sector.