7 companies owned by Egypt’s richest man Nassef Sawiris
Sawiris derives his wealth from his holdings in Adidas, the renowned sportswear giant, and OCI N.V., a Netherlands-based fertilizer producer.
Southern Africa
South African businessman Mfundo Nkuhlu earns $1.6-million salary from Nedbank in 2022
Nkuhlu has been the COO and executive director of Nedbank Group since January 2015, when he was appointed by the group’s board of directors.
South African-born tycoon Barry Stuhler takes $20-million hit from Lighthouse stake
Stuhler owns a 9.72-percent stake in Lighthouse Properties. His stake amounts to 172,699,222 shares.
South African exec Kenny Fihla earns $2.4-million salary from Standard Bank
Fihla’s 2022 compensation package marked an impressive 11.5-percent increase over the previous year’s reward of $2.2 million.
Vivian Reddy: South African tycoon behind $68.5-million Oceans Mall Umhlanga
Reddy’s journey to the zenith of South Africa’s business elite began in the early 1990s, a pivotal moment in the nation’s history.
South African tycoon Christopher Seabrooke loses $3.8 million from Sabvest stake
Seabrooke holds a 40.61-percent stake in Sabvest Capital, a Sandton-based investment holding.
Meet the Swiss billionaire private jet heiress who built a sanctuary in Mozambique
Princess Nina of Greece and Denmark, the daughter of Swiss billionaire private aviation entrepreneur Thomas Flohr, is the owner of Kisawa.
5 companies founded by South African billionaire Mark Shuttleworth
South African billionaire and space tourist Mark Shuttleworth has built businesses in Internet security, hospitality and financial services.
South African exec Charl Keyter earns $4.6-million salary from Sibanye
Keyter, a highly respected executive within the mining industry, has played a pivotal financial role in the transformation of Sibanye.
7 companies owned by South African businessman Adrian Gore
As one of South Africa’s wealthiest individuals, Gore amasses most of his $500 million fortune through his 7.48-percent stake in Discovery.
South African furniture tycoon Eric Ellerine loses $1.2 million from stake in Sabvest Capital
Ellerine owns a 9.52-percent stake in Sabvest Capital, making him the second-largest shareholder in the investment holding company.
7 companies owned by Rihanna
Billionaires.Africa has identified and cataloged several companies and holdings owned by Rihanna.
South African executive Gus Attridge loses $27.3 million in 43 days
Attridge, Aspen’s group chief advisor, owns a 4.26-percent stake in the pharmaceutical company.
South African tycoon Ivan Saltzman draws $1.1-million salary from Dis-Chem in 2023
Saltzman and his wife own a 35.12-percent stake in Dis-Chem Pharmacies, a Gauteng-based retail pharmacy chain.
7 Black British entrepreneurs you should know
In recent years, Black British entrepreneurs have forged a path of innovation and resilience in the business world.
Coco Gauff surpasses $11.1 million in career earnings five years after turning pro
Gauff, who made her professional debut at the tender age of 15, has set records and rewritten the narrative of success in the sport.