Anas Sefrioui surpasses Akhannouch and Benjelloun to become Morocco's richest man
Anas Sefrioui returns to Africa’s billionaire list with a net worth of $1.7 billion, surpassing PM Akhannouch and banking tycoon Benjelloun.
Nicky Oppenheimer, South Africa’s second-richest man, loses $800 million
The recent dip means Oppenheimer has lost $250 million year-to-date, reversing the $550 million gain recorded just 38 days ago.
OpenAI raises $40 billion, two months after Ogunlesi joins board
The funding is part of OpenAI’s broader push toward artificial general intelligence (AGI).
Top 10 richest bank founders in Africa
Africa’s richest bank founders expand financial access, influence policy, and attract investment, strengthening the continent’s banking sector and economic stability.
MRS, majority owned by Dangote’s half-brother Sayyu Dantata, rakes in $203 million revenue
The growth was fueled by higher sales of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), Aviation Turbine Kerosene (ATK), and lubricants.
Meet the 22 African billionaires of 2025: Nigeria claims four, South Africa leads with seven
This reflects the growing private wealth in these countries as businesses scale up and stock markets rally.
Forbes releases 2025 African billionaires list, Elumelu, Danjuma miss out
But while two new faces joined the exclusive club, two notable figures, Nigerian business tycoons Tony Elumelu and Theophilus (TY) Danjuma, were conspicuously absent.
From $1.8 billion deal to legal trouble: Nigerian businesswoman Aisha Achimugu wanted for money laundering
The move follows her involvement in a $1.8 billion oil project with Global Petroleum Group (GPG) to develop oil and gas resources in offshore blocks near Grenada.
Segun Agbaje leads GTCO to record $661.3 million profit, sets $134.4 million dividend payout
This highlights the leading lender’s robust financial discipline and commitment to maximizing shareholder value.
Orascom, owned by Sawiris family, plans Egypt cutback after $2.6 billion Saudi deal approval
CEO Osama Bishai said Orascom is prioritizing projects with foreign currency funding and international financial backing.
James Mwangi leads East Africa’s largest bank to $377 million profit in 2024
Under James Mwangi, Equity Group has strengthened its presence across Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Zenith Bank’s 2024 profit hits $671 million with Adaora Umeoji at the helm
Zenith Bank reports strong $670 million profit, strengthens position among Africa’s most profitable lenders
After Saudi shipment in February, Aliko Dangote’s refinery sends jet fuel to the U.S.
Beyond the local market, the refinery has expanded its reach across Africa, supplying diesel and aviation fuel to Cameroon, Angola, Ghana, and South Africa.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert loses $1.1 billion, net worth drops below $16 billion
Since the start of March, Richemont’s shares have dropped more than 11 percent, bringing the value of his stake down from $12.5 billion to $11.5 billion.
Kenyatta family, Kenya’s largest landowners, sees $9 million gain from NCBA stake
The gain follows a strong rebound in the bank’s shares on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE).
Palantir CEO Alex Karp gains $1.5 billion in two weeks as net worth rises
Palantir’s stock rebound boosts Alex Karp’s fortune to $9.2 billion, reinforcing his position as the third-richest Black person in the U.S.
