Africa’s richest club owners influence global football industry

African billionaires including Patrice Motsepe and Nassef Sawiris are reshaping global football through club ownership, and investments.

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South Africa’s Sibanye-Stillwater targets lower debt with $500 million bond offering

Sibanye-Stillwater launched a $500 million bond offering to cut debt and strengthen balance sheet flexibility.

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Ugandan businessman Charles Mbire to pocket $2 million interim dividend from MTN

The dividend announcement comes at a time when MTN Uganda is navigating a more demanding operating environment.

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ARM top executives offload $3.1 million in shares following Patrice Motsepe’s retirement

ARM executives sell $3.1M in shares after Motsepe’s chairman transition, signaling governance shift and investor scrutiny.

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South African executive Taryn Woodbridge named first female CEO of Mercedes-Benz South Africa

Mercedes-Benz South Africa names Taryn Woodbridge first female CEO, effective June 1, marking a historic leadership milestone at the automaker.

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South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux loses $300 million despite Capitec’s growth

The decline follows a strong 2025, when Le Roux’s net worth surged by $1.6 billion alongside a broad rally in…

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Access Bank’s $122 million Kenya acquisition in focus as CBN forces foreign sell-down

The deal highlights continued interest in Kenya’s banking sector, where foreign and regional lenders have remained active buyers of local…

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South African billionaire Christo Wiese-linked entities execute $57 million Shoprite share-swap

Wiese-linked entities execute $57 million Shoprite share swap, expanding derivatives exposure tied to Africa’s largest retailer.

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Safaricom posts $570.7 million profit as Ethiopia expansion drives growth in 2026

Safaricom reports $570.7 million profit as Ethiopia expansion and M-PESA growth lift revenue to $3.31 billion for FY26, data growth…

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Sam Darwish’s IHS Towers closes $452.6 million Brazil fiber asset sale

IHS Towers sells $452.6 million Brazil fiber stake to TIM, sharpening focus on higher-margin telecom infrastructure assets.

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DTB completes $9.8 million Burundi sale, ends 16-year market presence

The sale was part of a structured transfer of its shares to a consortium of local investors in Burundi, led…

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ADvTECH, Africa’s largest private education provider, tops $1.5 billion market cap

ADvTECH tops $1.5 billion market cap as student demand, acquisitions and strong earnings lift Africa’s largest private education group.

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South African billionaire Nicky Oppenheimer rebounds with $1.6 billion gain

According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Oppenheimer’s fortune rose from $12.9 billion on Mar. 31 to $14.5 billion at the…

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MTN Uganda Q1 profit falls to $46 million amid election internet shutdown

MTN Uganda Q1 profit slips 3.8% to $46 million as election disruptions, investments, and currency pressures weigh on earnings growth.

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Yasseen Mansour’s Palm Hills stake nears $100 million as Egypt property stocks rally

Yasseen Mansour’s Palm Hills stake nears $100 million as shares surge, driven by strong earnings and rising investor demand for…

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Aliko Dangote refinery drives petrol prices up 82 percent in Nigeria this year

Higher crude prices are feeding into fuel costs worldwide, and Nigeria is no exception. For now, the Dangote refinery remains…

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African ports miss out as Hormuz disruption reroutes shipping via Cape routes

Despite that increase in vessel movement, African ports have not seen a matching rise in cargo handling or container throughput.

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Apollo Agriculture gets $2.1 million to finance 24,000 Kenyan farmers

Apollo Agriculture secures $2.1 million in local currency debt to fund 24,000 Kenyan farmers via securitised buy-now-pay-later model financing

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South African executive Arno Daehnke takes $4.9 million pay from Standard Bank in 2025, to retire in 2027

Arno Daehnke earned $4.9 million in 2025 as Standard Bank posted strong growth ahead of his planned 2027 retirement.

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Nigeria’s Access Bank to sell foreign units after Central Bank order

The central bank now caps equity exposure to foreign subsidiaries at 10 percent of shareholders’ funds, part of a broader…

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10 renowned Africans investing billions to shape the future of sports

African billionaires are investing billions in football, rugby and basketball, reshaping sports ownership, youth development and global influence.

Club Med expands to South Africa with a $108.6 million luxury resort—A must-visit destination

Club Med debuts in South Africa with a $108.6 million luxury beachfront resort, opening July 2026—boosting tourism, jobs, and global travel appeal.

Africa’s richest club owners influence global football industry

Africa’s richest football club owners, from Motsepe to Sawiris, reshaping African football through major global investments and clubs.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi

South Africa’s Sibanye-Stillwater targets lower debt with $500 million bond offering

Sibanye-Stillwater launched a $500 million bond offering to cut debt and strengthen balance sheet flexibility.

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African Bank’s $343 million Eskom home loan deal collapses

African Bank’s $343 million Eskom mortgage portfolio acquisition collapsed after key deal conditions were unmet.

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Ugandan businessman Charles Mbire to pocket $2 million interim dividend from MTN

Charles Mbire set to receive $2.02 million dividend from MTN Uganda as revenue hits $243 million and profit stands at $46 million.

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Barrick contractor exits Mali, leaving more than 600 workers without jobs

Mali’s gold sector is facing renewed pressure after a major contractor at Barrick Mining’s Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex moved to end its operations, a decision expected to cost more than 600 workers their jobs and raise fresh concerns about the future of one of Africa’s most important gold assets.  The move comes at a difficult time for Mali, where gold remains…

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ARM top executives offload $3.1 million in shares following Patrice Motsepe’s retirement

ARM executives sell $3.1M in shares after Motsepe’s chairman transition, signaling governance shift and investor scrutiny.

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