Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote is $213 million richer this year
The increase is tied to his 86 percent stake in Dangote Cement Plc, Africa’s largest cement producer, which has gained nearly $200 million in value this year.
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Egypt’s richest family powers major expansion at the American University in Cairo
The company has secured the contract to develop “Campus 2026,” a major expansion of The American University in Cairo (AUC).
Zimbabwe’s richest man urges local venture funding, pushes for high school entrepreneurship
Strive Masiyiwa believes a stronger local investment ecosystem would create a more sustainable future for entrepreneurs across the continent.
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s ARC, raises stake in JSE-listed Alexforbes to $264 million
Patrice Motsepe’s ARC raises its stake in JSE-listed Alexforbes to $264.34 million, reinforcing its influence in South Africa’s financial services sector.
Prosus, led by South African Billionaire Koos Bekker, acquires food delivery firm for $4.3 billion
Prosus acquires Just Eat Takeaway.com for $4.3 billion, expanding its European food delivery dominance and leveraging AI, investment expertise, and logistics innovation.
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Flutterwave, led by Olugbenga Agboola, plans Nigerian Exchange listing with focus on profitability
This comes as Flutterwave continues to emphasize that its long-awaited initial public offering (IPO) will only happen once the company becomes profitable.
Egyptian multimillionaire Safwan Thabet’s Juhayna stake gains $36.62 million in 20 days
Juhayna’s strong fundamentals and strategic market positioning continue to attract institutional and high-net-worth investors.
TAQA Arabia, led by Egyptian executive Pakinam Kafafi, strikes deal to expand CNG use
The partnership aligns with Egypt’s push for cleaner energy in transportation, as the country looks to cut fuel costs and reduce carbon emissions.
Ninety-One boosts stake in insurer linked to Africa’s first Black billionaire to over $510 million
The move, disclosed in a regulatory filing on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, underscores the deep relationship between the two firms.
South African billionaire Ivan Glasenberg’s Glencore stake slips below $5 billion
His holdings have declined by £647.19 million ($817.53 million) in the past month as Glencore’s stock fell under market pressure.
Kenya’s wealthiest banker takes a $3 million hit on Equity Group stake
The $3 million dip in his stake follows a modest increase of $1.2 million recorded between Jan. 1 and Jan. 22.
Abderrahmane Benhamadi, one of Algeria’s richest, to build Africa’s biggest AC plant
The facility, set to be built in Bordj Bou Arreridj, about 240 km east of Algiers, will require a $200 million investment.
Kenya Airways, led by South African-born Kenyan businessman Michael Joseph, adds new boeing aircraft
The airline now operates 35 aircraft, boosting its capacity and efficiency as it competes in the African aviation market.
Oppenheimer, South Africa’s second-richest man, is $550 million richer this year
In the first two months of 2025, his net worth has risen from $11.6 billion to $12.1 billion.
Alex Karp loses $700 million after becoming third U.S. Black billionaire worth over $10 billion
The decline is tied to the performance of his 2.63 percent stake in Denver-based AI and big data analytics firm, Palantir.