South Africa’s IDC seeks control of ArcelorMittal SA, linked to Noluthando Gosa
ArcelorMittal SA, the country’s largest steel producer, has faced growing challenges from rising production costs, cheap imports, and unreliable rail services.
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Segun Agbaje leads GTCO to record $661.3 million profit, sets $134.4 million dividend payout
This highlights the leading lender’s robust financial discipline and commitment to maximizing shareholder value.
Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie to retire after over a decade of leadership
This marks the end of more than a decade-long tenure in which he played a key role in transforming Capitec into the country’s leading digital bank.
Orascom, owned by Sawiris family, plans Egypt cutback after $2.6 billion Saudi deal approval
CEO Osama Bishai said Orascom is prioritizing projects with foreign currency funding and international financial backing.
Sim Tshabalala-led Standard Bank backs $5 billion oil pipeline
Standard Bank leads a $5 billion financing deal for Uganda-Tanzania oil pipeline, signaling cautious investor confidence despite environmental opposition.
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Stephen Saad’s wealth takes a hit as Aspen Pharmacare stock plunges, erasing $41 million
This downturn follows a $44 million gain in January, which had lifted his stake to R10.26 billion ($550.1 million).
Glencore, led by South Africa’s Gary Nagle, commits $329 million to cleaner fuels
The funds will go toward installing new equipment at Astron Energy’s 100,000-barrel-per-day crude oil refinery near Cape Town.
Zenith Bank’s 2024 profit hits $671 million with Adaora Umeoji at the helm
Zenith Bank reports strong $670 million profit, strengthens position among Africa’s most profitable lenders
After Saudi shipment in February, Aliko Dangote’s refinery sends jet fuel to the U.S.
Beyond the local market, the refinery has expanded its reach across Africa, supplying diesel and aviation fuel to Cameroon, Angola, Ghana, and South Africa.
London-based M&G Investment raises holding in Pick n Pay to $117.3 million
The latest move brings M&G’s total holdings in the company above $115 million, underscoring its confidence in Pick n Pay’s turnaround strategy.
Palantir CEO Alex Karp gains $1.5 billion in two weeks as net worth rises
Palantir’s stock rebound boosts Alex Karp’s fortune to $9.2 billion, reinforcing his position as the third-richest Black person in the U.S.
Tony Elumelu, UBA executives spend $19 million on travel in 2024
This expense was part of the $445 million classified under “other operating expenses” in 2024, an increase from $242.7 million the previous year.
Nigerian businesswoman Stella Okoli’s Emzor to open $23 million API plant in late 2025
The plant, slated to begin local production in the fourth quarter of this year, marks a significant step toward reducing Nigeria’s reliance on imported medicines.
KCB Group, led by Kenyan banker Paul Russo, to buy majority stake in Riverbank for $15.4 million
KCB has worked with Riverbank Solutions since 2013, leveraging its technology to power its agency banking network.
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Dangote's empire thrives on diversification, with investments spanning cement, sugar, and oil refining, ensuring stability and long-term growth amid economic fluctuations.