Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris takes the chair at Orascom Investment and lends it $10 million
Naguib Sawiris has become chairman of Orascom Investment Holding, whose shareholders approved a loan of up to $10 million from its principal owner.
Corporate governance
Founding family's grip on Dis-Chem loosens as Ivan Saltzman's son quits the board
Saul Saltzman, son of Dis-Chem's billionaire founder Ivan Saltzman, has resigned from the board, loosening the founding family's grip on the retailer.
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris draws Endeavour Mining's weakest investor backing at 2026 annual meeting
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris kept his seat on Endeavour Mining's board at its 2026 AGM, but drew the weakest shareholder support of any director.
South African multimillionaire Nkululeko Sowazi named as new Investec Bank chair
South African investment veteran Nkululeko Sowazi has been appointed to Investec's board and will become chair of Investec Bank Limited from August 6, 2026.
Furniture tycoon Ibukun Awosika steps down from Cadbury Nigeria board after 15-year run
Ibukun Awosika has resigned from the Cadbury Nigeria board after 15 years, closing a defining era at one of Nigeria's top consumer goods firms.
Kenyan businessman SK Macharia back in court as judge demands clarity on who owns insurer Directline
S K Macharia appeared in court as the Directline shareholding dispute intensified, with a judge urging regulators to clarify ownership.
Late Nigerian billionaire Pascal Dozie honoured as NGX celebrates his legacy
NGX and Nigeria’s business leaders honour billionaire banker Pascal Dozie, celebrating his lasting impact on the capital market, corporate governance and nation-building
Access Bank appoints Ifeyinwa Osime as new Board Chair
Her combined exposure to banking, insurance, trust services, and legal practice positions her as a multifaceted leader capable of navigating complex regulatory and market environments