Jannie Mouton's Capitec Bank stake hits $1-billion milestone
Over the past 12 weeks, Mouton’s stake has increased by R3.02 billion ($173.13 million), rising above the $1-billion mark.
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BP, Vitol, Trafigura drive sales at Dangote Oil Refinery, redefining Africa’s oil market
British oil giant BP, Swiss-based Vitol, and Singapore’s Trafigura lead sales from the Dangote Oil Refinery as Africa’s largest oil plant reshapes market.
Karooooo shares drop, leading to $107-million loss for Zak Calisto
South African tech mogul Zak Calisto faces wealth decline amid Karooooo share drop.
Palantir delivers $2-billion revenue in 9M 2024
Revenue for the first nine months of 2024 climbed to $2.04 billion, up from $1.62 billion) in the prior year period.
Aga Khan IV's stake in Nairobi-based insurer Jubilee drops by $1.6 million
The recent decline has reversed much of his previous gains, reducing his holdings to Ksh4.49 billion ($34.86 million).
Anglo American divests $1.1-billion acquisition of coal mine interests in Australia
Zashvin is strengthening its position in Queensland’s coal sector by acquiring Anglo American’s minority stake in the Jellinbah East and Lake Vermont steelmaking coal mines.
Kredit secures $18 million to boost financing for SMEs in Egypt
This funding is set to enhance Kredit's role within Egypt's expanding small and medium enterprise (SME) ecosystem.
Nicky Oppenheimer’s wealth jumps $1.5 billion
This boost solidifies his position as the second-richest person in South Africa and the 227th richest individual globally.
MTN Nigeria aims for $30.4-million commercial paper issuance to boost liquidity amid naira devaluation and rising costs
MTN Nigeria plans to raise $30.4 million through commercial paper issuance to strengthen liquidity amid naira devaluation and rising operational costs.
Access Holdings' earnings surge to $2.07-billion, driven by interest income and strategic expansion
Access Holdings reports a remarkable $2.07 billion in earnings for the first nine months of 2024, driven by strong interest income and strategic expansion across its banking and non-banking subsidiaries
South African billionaire Wendy Ackerman honored as 2024 Hall of Femme inductee by IWFSA
Wendy Ackerman, co-founder of Pick 'n Pay, has been honored as a 2024 Hall of Femme inductee by IWFSA, recognizing her outstanding contributions to business and societal development in South Africa.
Heirs Energies pledges to advance sustainable energy at African Energy Week 2024
Heirs Energies is set to drive sustainable energy solutions at African Energy Week 2024, aligning with Tony Elumelu’s vision for transforming Africa’s energy sector.
Fresh petition stalls Stella Oduah's N7.9-billion fraud arraignment for the sixth time
The fraud arraignment of former Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah has been delayed for the sixth time due to a fresh petition filed by co-defendants, calling for a review of the charges.
Oando commits to driving Nigeria’s energy future with sustainable solutions
Oando Group pledges to drive Nigeria’s energy future through sustainable solutions, with major projects like Okpai leading the way.
CI Capital completes $80 million bond issuance, setting record in Egypt’s non-banking sector
The six-tranche bond issuance is underpinned by assets from Tasaheel, which served as the originator of the portfolio.
MTN Uganda posts $637.4 million revenue in 9M 2024
MTN Uganda’s financial success translated into a notable profit increase of 29.6 percent, rising from Ush354.44 billion ($96.87 million) to Ush459.42 billion ($125.58 million).