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From $1.8 billion deal to legal trouble: Nigerian businesswoman Aisha Achimugu wanted for money laundering
The move follows her involvement in a $1.8 billion oil project with Global Petroleum Group (GPG) to develop oil and gas resources in offshore blocks near Grenada.
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One of America’s richest Black CEOs suffers $28.9 million loss from Eaton stake
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South Africa’s IDC seeks control of ArcelorMittal SA, linked to Noluthando Gosa
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Segun Agbaje leads GTCO to record $661.3 million profit, sets $134.4 million dividend payout
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Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie to retire after over a decade of leadership
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Orascom, owned by Sawiris family, plans Egypt cutback after $2.6 billion Saudi deal approval
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Sim Tshabalala-led Standard Bank backs $5 billion oil pipeline
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Top 10 richest people in Tanzania
Billionaires.Africa ranks Tanzania’s 10 richest individuals, highlighting their investments, influence, and impact on the nation’s economic transformation.
CA&S Group, led by Botswana executive Duncan Lewis, declares $6.4 million dividend for investors
The payout represents a 24.9 percent increase from the previous year, reflecting the company’s steady financial and operational growth.
James Mwangi leads East Africa’s largest bank to $377 million profit in 2024
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Stephen Saad’s wealth takes a hit as Aspen Pharmacare stock plunges, erasing $41 million
This downturn follows a $44 million gain in January, which had lifted his stake to R10.26 billion ($550.1 million).
Glencore, led by South Africa’s Gary Nagle, commits $329 million to cleaner fuels
The funds will go toward installing new equipment at Astron Energy’s 100,000-barrel-per-day crude oil refinery near Cape Town.
Zenith Bank’s 2024 profit hits $671 million with Adaora Umeoji at the helm
Zenith Bank reports strong $670 million profit, strengthens position among Africa’s most profitable lenders