Robert F. Smith regains top spot as America’s richest Black billionaire
This comes after a month-long reign of David Steward, majority shareholder and co-founder of World Wide Technology (WWT).
Billionaires Africa
Digital bank backed by Africa’s first Black billionaire hits 12.4 million customers in South Africa, Philippines
This achievement comes less than a decade after its inception and is bolstered by a significant $110 million secured in its Series C capital raise finalized in January 2024.
Firm linked to Namibian tycoon Quinton van Rooyen confirms $763-million diamond resource
This revelation follows Trustco’s divestiture of a 70-percent stake in the Meya Mining diamond mine to Sterling Global Trading last year, retaining a 19.5-percent interest.
Revolt unveils new ownership after Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sells his shares
Diddy divested his stake in March amid ongoing federal investigations and sexual abuse allegations against him.
South Africa’s Ackerman family makes $21 million from Pick ‘n Pay stake
The Ackerman family holds a 25.53-percent stake in Pick n Pay, equivalent to 124,677,238 shares.
Burkinabe tycoon Mahamadou Bonkoungou expands commercial airline fleet to four aircrafts
This new acquisition represents a major milestone for the company. From the outset of its operations one year ago, LIZ Aviation had announced its expansion fleet to four aircraft.
Rihanna expands beauty empire with launch of Fenty Hair, targeting $107 billion market
The recent announcement follows Rihanna’s recent visit to Shanghai to promote the April launch of Fenty Beauty in mainland China
Femi Otedola boosts stake in First Bank parent with new shares worth $7.7 million
Femi Otedola now holds a 7.01 percent stake in the financial services group.
Nigerian oil magnate Wale Tinubu’s Oando resumes trading on Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Oando’s return to JSE is seen as a positive boost for investor confidence and market position under Wale Tinubu’s leadership.
Anthony Joshua eyes $192-million Watford takeover after earning $83 million in past year
The former two-time heavyweight champion, who earned $83 million over the past year, is now setting his sights on the football world.
Egypt’s wealthy Khamis family gains $11 million from Oriental Weavers stake in 6 days
The Khamis family, one of Egypt’s wealthiest, holds a majority stake in Oriental Weavers, a leading carpet manufacturer with a global presence.
South African tycoon Tshepo Mahloele’s Capitec stake declines by $31 million in 48 hours
This follows a $24.84 million loss between May 10 and 28, when his stake declined from R19.3 billion ($1.05 billion) to R18.84 billion ($1.03 billion).
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote’s conglomerate targets $30 billion revenue
Dangote, whose net worth stands at $15 billion, highlighted the pivotal role of recent restructuring efforts and strategic leadership appointments within the conglomerate.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s ARM completes $3 million share purchase in Canadian firm
The acquisition marks a significant milestone for ARM, underlining its strategic move into high-growth potential mining ventures.
Bank led by Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola recovers $305-million loan from failed bank
Sources within First Bank confirmed that the CBN credited the lender before revoking Heritage Bank’s license.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Brait unveils multimillion-dollar recapitalization plan
The recent move detailed a comprehensive recapitalization initiative designed to reduce the group’s net debt by $123 million, from $323 million to $200 million.