Shoprite, backed by billionaire Christo Wiese, opens 16 new stores across South Africa
Shoprite, backed by billionaire Christo Wiese, opens 16 new stores across South Africa, creating 358 jobs and boosting local economies.
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Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris now worth $9.25 billion after private investment gains
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris’ fortune rises to $9.25 billion as gold and private investments gain value.
Mohamed Mansour, Egypt’s third-richest person, now worth $3.4 billion
Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Mansour’s net worth rises to $3.4 billion, reinforcing his place among Africa’s top business leaders.
Malagasy businessman Hassanein Hiridjee joins Jumia board after $110 million shareholding
By extending his reach into e-commerce, he is positioning Axian to play a central role in shaping the next phase of Africa’s digital retail industry.
Africa now home to 25 billionaires, 122,500 millionaires, report says
Africa now counts 25 billionaires and 122,500 millionaires, signaling a new era of wealth creation across the continent.
South Africa’s Saltzman family stake in Dis-Chem rebounds to nearly $500 million
The Saltzman family’s stake in Dis-Chem has rebounded to nearly $500 million as shares rally on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE).
Jannie Mouton offers $400 million to turn South Africa’s largest private school network into nonprofit
Jannie Mouton’s trust offers $400 million for Curro, paving its JSE exit, while steering South Africa’s largest private school network into nonprofit status.
Sim Tshabalala leads $1 billion Standard Bank pledge for women entrepreneurs in Africa
Standard Bank commits $1 billion to empower women entrepreneurs across Africa through the African Women Impact Fund.
South African executive Laurence Rapp-led Vukile Property Fund raises $28.4 million in bonds
Vukile Property Fund raises $28.4 million through bonds, cutting debt costs and boosting its retail portfolio in South Africa and Iberia.
Malawi gains second billionaire as Hitesh Anadkat’s stake in FMB tops $1 billion
Hitesh Anadkat becomes Malawi’s second billionaire as his FMB Capital stake surpasses $1 billion.
Ghanaian real estate developer Eric Ebo Acquah wins $1 million in loan case
Blue Rose founder Eric Ebo Acquah wins $1 million after court finds Shelter Afrique breached $5.2 million housing loan.
Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu sees $400 million decline in net worth
Abdul Samad Rabiu’s net worth drops $400 million following a decline in BUA Cement shares.
Egyptian tycoon Ahmed El-Sewedy loses $65 million on Elsewedy Electric stake
Ahmed El-Sewedy loses $65 million as Elsewedy Electric shares drop, reflecting market caution.
Sasol, led by Simon Baloyi, works to protect $80 million in chemical exports from U.S. tariffs
Sasol faces $80 million U.S. tariff impact but posts higher profits, cuts impairments, and plans strategic growth under Simon Baloyi.
Nigerian banker Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank stake drops $21 million in 3 weeks
Jim Ovia loses nearly $21 million as Zenith Bank shares slide over 22 days, pulling market value under $2 billion.
Remgro, owned by South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert, wins approval for eMedia restructuring
Johann Rupert’s Remgro gets Competition Commission approval for eMedia Holdings to acquire full control of eMedia Investments.