South African tycoon Zak Calisto’s Karooooo abandons second-hand vehicles business
Karooooo, which Calisto controls, owns Carzuka, a leading digital marketplace for used vehicles.
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South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux loses $55 million in just 4 days
Le Roux owns an 11.39-percent stake in Capitec Bank.
Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu donates $2.5 million to reconstruct mosque
Rabiu, Nigeria’s second richest man, is a devoted muslim and one of Africa’s most generous philanthropists.
Botswana tycoon Farouk Ismail gains $3 million from Choppies stake
This surge has solidified Farouk Ismail’s standing as one of Botswana’s most affluent businessmen.
5 businesses owned by Akon
Akon owns a record label, clothing line and a cryptocurrency project among other ventures.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert loses $3.7 billion in three months
Data from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index reveals that Rupert’s net worth slumped from $14.4 billion on July 16 to $10.7 billion.
South African-born billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong gains $220 million
At the time of drafting this report, Soon-Shiong held the 257th position on the global list of the richest individuals.
Nigerian businessman Tony Elumelu rakes in $12 million in 31 days from UBA
Elumelu owns a 7.39-percent stake in UBA, equivalent to 2,527,372,285 ordinary shares in the leading lender.
Zambian banker Saviour Chibiya’s salary at Absa tops $1 million
Chibiya’s leadership and contributions to Absa Group’s success testify to his position in the financial services sector.
Kenyan investment banker Jimnah Mbaru loses $1 million in 38 days
As a non-executive director on Britam’s board, Mbaru holds a beneficial stake of 5.15 percent, comprising 130,000,000 shares in the company.
5 companies linked to South African businessman Mteto Nyati
In the South African business landscape, Nyati stands tall as a prominent figure, leaving an indelible mark on the corporate landscape.
Nigerian oil tycoon Omamofe Boyo’s stake in Oando declines by $17.5 million
Boyo’s stake in Oando is held through his 33.33-percent position in Ocean and Oil Development Partners.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola-linked bank to raise $181 million via rights issue
With an impressive 5.57-percent ownership as of June 30, 2023, Otedola stands as the largest shareholder in this Lagos-based financial services holding group.
South African exec Kennedy Bungane-led African Bank expands with $170-million Sasfin unit acquisition
This acquisition follows African Bank’s earlier acquisition of Grindrod Bank and Grindrod Financial Holdings.
South African tycoon Fleetwood Grobler’s Sasol faces hurdle in $77-million deal
In recent times, Fleetwood Grobler, a minority shareholder in Sasol, has been leading Sasol’s transition toward cleaner and renewable energy strategies.
Nigerian billionaire Arthur Eze’s oil exploration licenses in Uganda have expired
Oranto Petroleum Limited, owned by Nigerian billionaire Arthur Eze, recently saw its oil exploration licenses in Uganda’s Kikuube district, expire.