Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s ARM acquires stake in South African nickel mine
This acquisition aligns with Motsepe’s earlier announcement of ARM’s proactive pursuit of valuable lithium and copper assets.
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North Africa’s richest man Nassef Sawiris gains $350 million in 12 days
This solidifies his standing as one of Africa’s wealthiest individuals. His year-to-date gains now total $576 million.
Zimbabwean tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei’s GDI seeks $500 million for platinum project
GDI is 50-percent owned by Landela Mining Venture, a subsidiary of Sotic International Ltd., linked to Kudakwashe Tagwireyi.
Egyptian billionaire Ghabbour family rakes in $30.5 million from GB Corp stake
The Ghabbour family presently holds a significant 62.9-percent stake in the automaker, equivalent to 682,779,500 ordinary shares.
South African exec Anton Gildenhuys earns $1.1-million salary from Sanlam
Gildenhuys has been the CEO of Sanlam Retail Affluent since Sept. 14, 2020.
9 companies owned by Moroccan businesswoman Salwa Idrissi Akhannouch
Each company not only reflects her strategic brilliance but also embodies her commitment to diversity, excellence, and positive global change.
5 companies owned by Ethiopian businessman Tewodros Ashenafi
Forbes acknowledged Ashenafi’s financial prowess in 2017, listing him among the wealthiest individuals in Ethiopia.
South African tycoon Andre Du Plessis gains $17.33 million as Capitec shares soar
This significant increase in Du Plessis’s stake solidifies his position among the wealthiest investors on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
Moroccan tycoon Lamia Tazi loses $2.8 million from Sothema stake
Lamia Tazi, the CEO and chairperson of Sothema and one of the most affluent investors on the Casablanca Stock Exchange, holds an 8.4-percent stake in the healthcare company
How Junior Bridgeman built his $600-million business empire after retiring from the NBA
Bridgeman turns $350,000 NBA earnings into a staggering $600-million net worth.
Michael Lee-Chin: Guiding NCB to new heights as top shareholder and chairman
Lee-Chin’s strategic sale of NCB shares worth over $1.54 billion, while maintaining his pivotal role as the majority shareholder.
Kenyan banker James Mwangi says Equity Group’s DRC unit will soon overtake Kenya
Mwangi credited the growing influence of Equity Group’s subsidiaries, especially the DRC unit, for the overall performance of the group in the first nine months of 2023.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote makes $800 million in 10 days
Dangote’s $800-million wealth surge and net worth recovery stand out as the Nigerian naira gains momentum, reclaiming ground on the official market.
Jason Quinn: First person ever to serve as CEO of two ‘Big Four Banks’ in South Africa
Given Quinn’s performance at Absa Group, he emerged as the ideal candidate to succeed Mike Brown at Nedbank Group.
South African tycoon Jens Montanana loses $5 million from Datatec stake
Under Jens Montanana’s leadership, Datatec has expanded to more than 50 countries in North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific.
Kenya’s Merali family suffers almost $4-million loss from Sasini Tea stake
Boasting a majority 65.46-percent stake in the company, the Merali family has long been regarded as one of the wealthiest families in Kenya.