South African insurer seeks $135-million stake in Patrice Motsepe's ARC FSH
Sanlam Life, a subsidiary of Africa's leading insurer Sanlam, has announced plans to acquire a 25-percent stake in ARC Financial Services Holdings.
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Nigerian tycoon Dozy Mmobuosi faces $250-million fine and U.S. corporate ban
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Egyptian billionaire Samih Sawiris’ firm makes strategic $6.8-million property sale
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Egyptian businesswoman Hend El-Sherbini’s IDH posts $51.4-million revenue in H1 2024
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Gabonese tycoon Samuel Dossou-Aworet’s $86-million stake in London-based Tullow highlights global energy interests
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Luxury online retailer, linked to South Africa’s richest man, to exit Chinese market
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Aliko Dangote’s sugar firm raises $28.8 million via commercial paper
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Egyptian businessman Ahmed Ezz gains nearly $45 million from Ezz Steel stake
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Africa’s first female billionaire Isabel dos Santos fights $734-million asset freeze
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Britam, owned by Kenya’s richest investors, plans entry into DRC market
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FirstRand stake of South African tycoon Laurie Dippenaar nears $400 million
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Wema Bank backed by Kessington Adebutu secures approval to raise $26.3 million
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