billionaires.africa news headlines

Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola lauds Aliko Dangote's refinery as fuel distribution begins

Key Points Femi Otedola hails Dangote Refinery as a game-changer for Nigeria's oil sector, marking a shift towards energy self-sufficiency. NNPC begins fuel purchases at Dangote Refinery at N898 per liter, addressing Nigerias persistent fuel shortages. Dangote Refinery to r
👁 49
16 Sep 2024

Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa boosts capacity for cross-border services in East Africa

Key Points Liquid Intelligent Technologies upgrades its 1,300-kilometer fiber route between Mombasa and Busia, enhancing East Africa's digital infrastructure. The expanded network promises 99.99% uptime, supporting high-speed data transfer and improving regional service delivery. </
👁 54
16 Sep 2024

Nigerian banker Ladi Balogun-led FCMB Group completes initial phase of capital raise

Key Points FCMB completed the first stage of its capitalization program, issuing 15.2 billion shares at N7.3 ($0.0044) each to strengthen its financial base and expand in Africa. Ladi Balogun highlighted the Central Bank of Nigeria and Nigerian Exchange Group's support in boosting i
👁 79
11 Sep 2024

South African tycoon Christopher Seabrooke's Sabvest Capital stake drops $4.44 million

Key Points Christopher Seabrooke's 40.61% stake in Sabvest Capital has dropped by $4.44 million over 11 days, reducing his total investment below $70 million. Sabvest Capitals stock fell 6.25% recently, from $4.47 to $4.17 per share, lowering its market cap below $165 million.
👁 77
11 Sep 2024

Nigerian insurance tycoon Wole Oshin's Custodian projects $18 million profit for Q4 2024

Key Points Custodian Investment forecasts a 119.74% profit increase in Q4 2024, expecting profit after tax to reach N30.98 billion ($18 million). The company projects a 31.59% rise in gross revenue, reaching N144.8 billion ($89 million) in Q4 2024 due to robust sector performance. <
👁 55
11 Sep 2024

Egyptian tycoon Hani Berzi's Edita Foods stake declines by $9.3 million

Key Points Hani Berzi lost $9.29 million in wealth as shares of Edita Food Industries dropped 5.11% on the Egyptian Exchange in just five days. Berzis 41.95% stake in Edita Food Industries fell below $175 million, continuing a downward trend driven by macroeconomic challenges and cu
👁 62
10 Sep 2024

Giovanni Ravazzotti loses $18 million in two weeks from Italtile stake

Key Points Giovanni Ravazzottis 33.88% stake in Italtile has dropped by R322.4 million ($18.01 million) after shares slid 5.52% on the JSE. Italtiles market capitalization has fallen below $1 billion as shares dropped from R13.05 ($2.036) to R12.33 ($1.954). Despite volatil
👁 29
10 Sep 2024

Antoine Delaporte's Adenia sells African payment firm to SPE Capital

Key Points Adenia Partners exits OMOA Group, selling 100% stake to SPE Capital, marking the final exit from its 96-million ($106 million) Adenia Capital (III) fund. Adenias strategic upgrades, including new processing centers and enhanced ATM services, positioned OMOA as a regional
👁 32
10 Sep 2024

Anthony Leeming-led Sun International posts $52-million profit in H1 2024

Key Points Sun International's profit surged to R932 million ($52 million) in H1 2024, nearly doubling last years R485 million ($27.05 million). Revenue grew 5% year-over-year to R5.99 billion ($333.8 million), driven by strong performance in gaming, which represents 77.4% of total
👁 64
09 Sep 2024