Egypt’s Khamis family rakes in $1.2 million from Oriental Weavers’s stake
The market value of the stake held by the affluent Khamis family has increased by EGP 184.40 million ($1.26 million) in just 28 days
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Andrew Musangi, husband of Kenyan billionaire heiress, unveils $8-million wealth
Musangi, the incoming Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) chair is the founder of Mukite Musangi & Company Advocates (MMC).
Egypt’s second-richest man Naguib Sawiris’ net worth falls below $6 billion
Sawiris primarily holds his wealth in cash and closely held assets, amassed from the sale of his stake in Russian telecom company Vimpelcom.
Cameroon’s richest woman Kate Fotso suffers decline in cocoa business
Fotso is the current CEO of Telcar Cocoa, Cameroon’s largest cocoa export company.
South African exec Gerrie Fourie earns $3.3-million salary at Capitec in 2023
Fourie has effectively held the reins as group CEO and executive director of Capitec Bank Group since his appointment in March 2014.
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Bank led by Nigerian tycoon Tony Elumelu, posts $512-million half-year profit
UBA, under the astute guidance of Elumelu, recorded a 437.8-percent surge in its profits in the first half of 2023.
Kenyan banker Gideon Muriuki spends $1.2 million acquiring new Co-op bank shares
Muriuki had once held a two-percent stake in Co-op Bank, but after selling some shares in 2020, his stake had dropped to 1.75 percent.
Kenyan billionaire David Langat donates $1-million school to rural area
Langat envisions the school, dubbed the ACK Dr. David Langat School, as a self-reliant entity.
Femi Otedola commends Tinubu for resolving UAE visa ban on Nigerians and restoring air travel
Otedola vowed to increase his investments in Nigeria, citing Tinubu’s leadership as a force behind his confidence in Nigeria’s economic management.
Kenyan tycoon John Kimani acquires additional 5.46 million shares in Centum
John Kimani’s recent acquisition reflects his continued commitment to expanding his investment portfolio in Kenya’s thriving business landscape.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux suffers $15-million blow
Le Roux holds an 11.39-percent stake in Capitec Bank, or 13,190,043 shares.
5 assets owned by South African businessman Vivian Reddy
Despite a low-key public presence, Vivian Reddy remains a prominent figure in South African business circles.
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South African banker Jason Quinn’s salary at Absa amounts to $1.8 million
Quinn also owns a minority stake of 0.012 percent, amounting to 99,814 shares in the financial services giant.
South African tycoon Jannie Mouton suffers $3.7 million loss from Capitec stake
Jannie Mouton is renowned for Co-founding Capitec Bank with Michiel Le Roux, and Riaan Stassen. He presently owns a 5.11-percent stake in Capitec Bank