Companies and ventures linked to the late Nigerian banker Herbert Wigwe
From transforming Access Bank into Access Holdings to visionary ventures like Tengen Holdings, HOW Foundation, and the upcoming Wigwe University.
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Tanzanian billionaire Rostam Aziz to pocket millions from sale of container terminal
Aziz, 59, was the first Tanzanian to boast of a billion-dollar fortune according to Forbes.
Egyptian billionaire Yasseen Mansour rakes in $2.8 million from real estate firm
Mansour owns a sizable 5.6-percent stake in the Cairo-based real estate firm, which translates to 202,291,698 ordinary shares.
India’s richest man Gautam Adani ventures into Tanzania with Ticts acquisition
The UAE-incorporated East Africa Gateway was established to spearhead Adani Group’s interests in East Africa and the broader African continent.
This Week In Review: A Snapshot of African Wealth Dynamics — Strategic Moves by Peters, Otedola’s Dividend Windfall, and Dangote’s Expansion (Feb. 5 to 10)
Dive into the dynamic world of African business magnates, where Benedict Peters teams up with the Atlantic Council, Femi Otedola secures a massive dividend from Geregu Power, and Aliko Dangote propels his companies toward public listings.
Nigerian banker Herbert Wigwe dies in helicopter crash
Wigwe died on Saturday in a helicopter crash in the United States.
Angola plans IPO for Unitel after seizing control from Africa’s first female billionaire
As Angola positions itself on the global stage, the planned IPO for Unitel and the stake sale in Banco de Fomento Angola reflect the government’s commitment to fostering economic growth.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola to pocket $17.6 million from Geregu Power in March
The dividend solidifies Otedola’s position among Nigeria’s top dividend earners and adds another financial milestone to his already impressive portfolio.
South African billionaire Ivan Glasenberg loses $490 million in 6 days
Ranked 318th among the world’s wealthiest, Glasenberg has slipped from 302nd since Feb. 3.
Kenyan businessman John Kimani becomes Centum’s third-largest shareholder
His move comes as shares remain attractively priced on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
South African executive Ian David Vorster pockets $1-million salary in 2023
Vorster’s 2023 compensation comprises a base salary of R4.20 million ($0.22 million) and a performance-based short-term incentive of R4.50 million ($0.24 million).
Egyptian tycoon Hani Berzi rakes in $33 million in nine days from Edita stake
Berzi established the conglomerate in 1996 and presently holds a substantial 41.95-percent stake, equivalent to 303,323,015 ordinary shares, via Quantum Invest BV.
Morocco’s second-richest man Othman Benjelloun gains $51.5 million from BOA stake
Benjelloun owns a significant 27.41-percent stake in Bank of Africa.
America’s second-richest Black billionaire David Steward gains $280 million in 6 days
The significant boost in Steward’s net worth is primarily attributed to the performance of his substantial 59-percent stake in World Wide Technology (WWT).
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi gains $220 million within 72 hours
The primary driver behind this surge is attributed to the robust performance of his diverse industrial assets across Sweden, Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia.
Companies owned by South African-British billionaire Clive Calder
With a net worth of $6.98 billion, Calder stands among Africa’s influential figures, residing in the Cayman Islands.