NBA legend’s shocking move: Builds $500M empire post-retirement
Johnson, once an NBA star, now reigns over a business empire worth $500 million.
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Jeter’s car collection reflects a blend of luxury, speed, and style.
Top Black executive Yvonne Greenstreet earns $4.6-million salary from Alnylam in 2022
Greenstreet’s rise to COO in 2016 marked the beginning of her impactful journey at Alnylam.
South Africa’s second-richest man Nicky Oppenheimer gains $750 million in November
Oppenheimer secures 238th spot among world’s richest with a $9.33-billion fortune.
Nigerian tycoon Wole Oshin makes another $1.4 million from Custodian stake
Custodian Investment surges 10 percent on NGX as market capitalization tops $55 million.
South African executive Ivan Dittrich earns $5.2-million salary from Datatec in 2023
Dittrich also received a long-term incentive award of $4.1 million from Datatec as a result of his dedication to the tech group.
Zimbabwe’s richest man Strive Masiyiwa grants 11,100 scholarships to vulnerable children
Masiyiwa is a trailblazer in Africa’s mobile telecom industry, leading Econet Global, a digital services provider in Sub-Saharan Africa.
South African businessman Barry Swartzberg gains $14.6 million in 32 days
Swartzberg owns a 3.92-percent stake in Discovery Limited — this stake amounts to a total of 25,778,420 ordinary shares in the leading financial services group.
Babyface’s empire: Revealing his $200-million mix of music, mansions, family legacy
Babyface, a namy synonymous with musical genius, takes us beyond the glitz of Grammy wins into a world of familial creativity and diverse talents.
Burkinabe tycoon Idrissa Nassa’s Coris Bank faces suspension in SocGen asset acquisition
The Burkinabe tycoon’s financial move is now under scrutiny, raising questions about the future of this high-profile business deal.
Nigerian gambling magnate Kessington Adebutu gains $3.7 million from Wema Bank stake
Adebutu, the founder of Nigeria’s oldest gaming company, Premier Lotto Limited, owns a 28.09-percent stake in Wema Bank through Neemtree Limited.
Michael Jordan ‘no longer’ among world’s top 1,000 richest billionaires
On Oct. 5, the bar for entry into the world’s top 1,000 richest people was $2.9 billion.
Patrice Motsepe’s bold move to transform African football with the African Club Association
Discover how Patrice Motsepe’s leadership in the CAF is setting a new course for African football through the innovative African Club Association.
Aliko Dangote expects $20-billion refinery to reach 650,000 bpd capacity by 2024
The Dangote Oil Refinery is set to receive its first cargo of 6 million barrels from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC).
10 companies owned by Algeria’s richest man Issad Rebrab
Billionaires.Africa has documented companies and holdings owned by Rebrab — revealing the expansive breadth and scale of his business empire.