Electric giant led by Egypt's El-Sewedy family inks $274.7 million Qatar contract
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South African banker Alan Pullinger gains $3.9 million from FirstRand stake
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Adegbite Falade-led Aradel commits $20 million to Chappal Energies acquisition
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Charles Russon-led Absa secures $75 million to boost climate projects
Absa Bank Mauritius secures $75 million from France’s Proparco to back solar, waste, and green building projects aligned with Africa’s climate goals.
South African billionaire Michiel le Roux's Capitec Bank stake nears $2.5 billion
Michiel le Roux’s Capitec stake nears $2.5 billion after a strong share price rally on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
Norman Moyo-led Grid Africa, seals fresh deal to boost energy access in Africa
This collaboration aims to address the pressing energy deficit in Sub-Saharan Africa, where many nations struggle to meet escalating power demands.
Yasseen Mansour's Palm Hills books $1 billion in Q1 sales
Palm Hills, chaired by Yasseen Mansour, kicked off 2025 with $1 billion in Q1 sales, up 148%, driven by booming demand in New Cairo, Badya, and Alexandria.
Stephen Saad raises Aspen stake by $5.6 million amid stock slump
Stephen Saad invests $5.6 million more in Aspen amid its biggest stock slump in two decades, signaling confidence in the company’s long-term outlook.
Black executive Marvin Ellison gains $9.2 million from Lowe’s shares
Marvin Ellison’s stake in Lowe’s rose by $9.2 million as shares rebounded 5.78% over 17 trading days.
Hisham Talaat Moustafa leads TMG to $3.2 billion in 2025 sales year-to-date
Cumulative real estate sales have now surpassed EGP1 trillion ($19.76 billion), cementing TMG’s place as Egypt’s most successful property developer.
Jay-Z alleges $200 million loss from assault claim, net worth holds at $2.5 billion
Despite maintaining a $2.5 billion net worth, Jay-Z says the accusations have severely damaged his business empire, especially his entertainment company, Roc Nation.
Hassan Allam’s firm obtains $55 million Islamic loan for Cairo project
The National Bank of Egypt, Suez Canal Bank, ADCB, IDB, and SAIB served as underwriters for the $55 million Islamic loan.
Coty’s revenue drops to $4.6 billion in 9M 2025 under Sue Nabi
Revenue fell to $4.64 billion, a 2.4% decline from the previous year, driven by currency challenges and a tough market environment.
Elon Musk's SpaceX, Airtel Africa partner to expand rural connectivity
SpaceX and Airtel Africa team up to roll out Starlink’s low-latency internet, aiming to bridge rural Africa’s digital divide with satellite connectivity.
South African businessman Swartzberg nets $36 million from Discovery stake
Swartzberg, a top figure in South Africa’s financial services industry, owns a 3.92-percent stake in Discovery, about 25.95 million shares.
Trustco, led by Quinton van Rooyen, loses $11 million tax case
Trustco loses court bid as Namibia upholds NAD305.5 million ($16.7 million) tax recovery.