Nigeria's richest person loses $10.6 billion in 250 days amid weak naira, failed merger, and investor sell-off
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote loses $11 billion in 250 days due to naira decline, failed merger, and market sell-off.
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Palm Hills to buy nearly $40-million stake in Taaleem from Egyptian billionaire Yasseen Mansour
This follows Mansour's acquisition of an additional stake in Taaleem, increasing his holding to 18.3 percent after purchasing shares worth EGP505.6 million ($10.46 million).
Aspen’s market slump wipes $52 million from South African tycoon Gus Attridge’s stake
Attridge, who serves as the group’s chief advisor, holds a 4.3-percent stake in the Durban-based pharmaceutical giant, amounting to 19,033,829 shares.
Somali tycoon Ismail Ahmed’s Zepz raises $267 million to expand in Africa
The venture capital firm Accel, along with Leapfrog and TCV, led the latest funding round for Zepz.
Court orders Kenyan media mogul Samuel Macharia to repay $3.1 million to Directline Assurance
Justice Alfred Mabeya, in his ruling, stated that the transfer of funds by Macharia, 82, was illegal and intended to financially cripple the company.
Egyptian businessman Mohammed Elsewedy's stake in electric giant exceeds $770 million
Elsewedy, who serves as the company's vice president, holds a 17.76-percent stake —equivalent to 385.6 million ordinary shares.
Vista Equity, led by America’s second-richest Black person, aims to finalize $5.6-billion acquisition of PowerSchool
The deal reflects the growing demand for cloud-based education software and reinforces Vista’s commitment to enhancing student-driven technological innovations with a strategic focus in the education sector.
NCBA, backed by Kenya’s richest families, partners with fintech firm to boost African remittances
The collaboration aims to make money transfers faster, safer, and more affordable.
Ghanaian businessman Kevin Okyere’s Springfield secures deepsea rig for Afina well appraisal in Ghana
Located in the West Cape Three Points Block 2 (WCTP-2), deep offshore Ghana, the Afina-1x well is pivotal to the company’s long-term oil production strategy.
U.S. tech billionaire David Steward overtakes Aliko Dangote as world's richest Black person
In just two years, Steward's wealth has nearly doubled, up from $6 billion in 2022 to $7.6 billion in 2023, before reaching its current level.
South African tycoon Terrence Moolman sees $9.2-million increase from Caxton shares
This gain brings his total holdings to nearly $130 million, reinforcing his position as a leading figure in South Africa's media industry.
Access Holdings, led by Nigerian banker Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, merges pension units to strengthen market position
This strategic consolidation is aimed at enhancing the company’s operational capabilities and fostering innovation in Nigeria's expanding pension sector.
Africa’s largest asset manager invests $494 million in Neal Froneman-led Sibanye
Sibanye receives a significant boost with a nearly $500-million investment from the South African government's wholly-owned asset management firm.
Kenyan tycoon Andrew Ndegwa’s stake in NCBA surges above $26 million
Ndegwa sees $3.82-million gain as NCBA Group shares surge 16.8 percent on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux’s Capitec Bank reports $369.4-million half-year profit
This rise from R4.69 billion ($270.22 million) in the same period last year highlights Capitec Bank’s resilience in a tough global economy.
Kenyan tycoon John Kimani's stake rebounds above $22 million
John Kimani, has seen his shares in Kakuzi surpass $22 million (Ksh2.87 billion), marking a gain of Ksh383.4 million ($2.97 million) in just eight days.