A South Korean video game tycoon has been ordered to pay a record $1.5 billion in a divorce settlement, according to Channels Television. The amount surpasses the previous record of 944 billion won awarded in the divorce settlement between SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, whose business also owns chip giant SK hynix, and his ex-wife, Roh Soh-yeong. The ruling marks the largest divorce payout in South Korean history, drawing significant attention to the high-stakes financial separations involving the country's corporate elite.

Safaricom has announced its largest-ever dividend payout, totalling KES 80.13 billion, after shareholders approved a dividend of KES 2.00 per share, according to KachTech Media. The record dividend marks a significant distribution by the Kenyan telecommunications company. The announcement was reported on 1 August 2026, highlighting what the source describes as the biggest payout in the company's history.

Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has requested the court to dismiss Zakhem's claim for $84.1 million, which includes $19 million in alleged unpaid contractual dues and $65.1 million in interest. KPC argues that the claim is legally untenable as the matters were previously resolved through earlier litigation, negotiated settlements, and a consent judgment.

South Africa's eight wealthiest individuals and families have a combined estimated net worth of $44.5 billion, which is approximately R729 billion, according to The South African Biz.

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, already the world's highest paid national leader, will receive a salary increase of one million dollars, taking his annual pay to 3.6 million Singapore dollars, equivalent to about 2.8 million US dollars or 2.1 million pounds. The increase was reported by BBC World in September 2026.

The High Court Commercial Division in Kampala has dismissed a 1.4 billion shillings lawsuit filed by Akright Projects Limited against Ecobank Uganda Limited, Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited and Shelter Afrique. The case concerned a disputed payment allegedly made more than 15 years ago. According to URN, Justice Patience Rubagumya dismissed Civil Suit No. (truncated) on Monday, bringing an end to the long-running commercial dispute involving the banks and the property developer.