Zahid offers $1.3 billion for South Africa's Barloworld in acquisition bid
This underscores Zahid’s aggressive push to capitalize on Africa’s infrastructure boom amid global interest in the continent’s construction sector.
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The bank targets diversified revenue growth, strong cash inflow, and operational efficiency in its Q1 2025 outlook.
Dangote Sugar Refinery launches $32 million commercial paper to fund expansion
The Series 7 paper, with a 270-day tenor, offers a 24.5524 percent discount rate and a 30 percent implied yield.
Stephen Brookes gains $1.8 million this year from Balwin stake
Since January 1, his stake has gained R32.63 million ($1.83 million), pushing his total stake above $22 million.
Hani Berzi's Edita Foods stake drops by more than $130 million
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Meet Mitchell Elegbe: The visionary behind Interswitch, driving Africa’s digital payment revolution
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Johann Rupert’s 7 biggest philanthropic contributions: Transforming lives in South Africa and beyond
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Samih Sawiris acquires $400-million Moroccan tourism project, expands influence in North Africa
Billionaire Sawiris-led consortium to develop Essaouira Mogador with new hotels, resorts, and residential complexes.
BUA Group partners with Starlinger for packaging production facility with six hundred million-bag capacity
BUA Group strengthens control over production and supply chain with new facility for polypropylene packaging.
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris unveils $150 million hotel project in Cairo
Naguib Sawiris plans to invest $150 million in luxury hotels near Egypt’s iconic Pyramids, aiming to enhance the country’s tourism appeal.
Dawie de Villiers receives $2 million compensation for 2024 fiscal year at Alexforbes Group
This represents a significant 89.68 percent surge from the R19.16 million ($1.07 million) he received in the previous year 2023.
Alex Karp’s Palantir extends $36.8 million AI deal with U.S. Special Operations
This extension highlights Palantir's growing influence in defense, leveraging its expertise in artificial intelligence and data analytics to modernize mission-critical systems.
Seplat Energy acquires ExxonMobil Nigeria for $800 million
The deal strengthens Seplat’s leadership in the country’s energy sector and enhances its global standing.
South Africa's top billionaire gains $800 million within eight days
Johann Rupert's net worth surged to $13.8 billion, nearing $14 billion for the first time since October.