South African exec Reeza Isaacs earns $1.9-million salary at Woolworths in 2023
The compensation package underscores Isaacs’ indispensable commitment and prowess as a seasoned executive in the global retail industry.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux gains $104.5 million in 2023
Since its inception, Le Roux has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of the financial services industry throughout Africa.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker records $300-million wealth loss in 2023
Navigating headwinds: Bekker’s Prosus N.V. stake takes a hit amid industry disruptions.
4 companies linked to South African tycoon Kennedy Bungane
From leading multimillion-dollar deals to steering diverse companies, Bungane’s strategic brilliance leaves an indelible mark on banking, energy, and investments.
South African executive Eric Smuts earns $1-million salary from Nampak in 2023
Smuts — who stepped down as CEO of Nampak on April 20, 2023 — received a compensation package comprising a base salary of R4.73 million ($0.256 million)
South African tycoon Laurie Dippenaar gained $59 million in 2023 from FirstRand
Presently, Dippenaar holds a 1.76-percent stake in FirstRand, to 98,726,988 shares — this stake makes him one of South Africa’s leading investors.
6 companies linked to South African business executive Anthony Leeming
From Sun International to Emperors Palace and the diversified Peermont Group, witness the transformative influence of Leeming in shaping the hospitality industry.
Ghanaian tycoon Daniel McKorley’s salt company to hire 2,500 workers in 2024
Presently producing 650,000 metric tonnes of salt, Electrochem Ghana is poised to increase its production to one million metric tonnes in 2024 and aims for two million by 2025.
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi gained $3.59 billion in 2023
The $3.6-billion surge in Al-Amoudi’s fortune represents a daily average gain of $10 million throughout the year.
Nigeria’s second-richest man Abdul Samad Rabiu lost $1.8 billion in 2023
Starting 2023 with a net worth of $7.5 billion, Rabiu faced a $1.8-billion wealth decline due to the Central Bank’s implementation of a free float policy.
7 companies linked to late Mauritian tycoon Pierre Guy Noel
Explore his influential connections to seven key companies, ranging from MCB Capital Markets to the Blue Penny Museum.
South African billionaire Saltzman family gains $131.2 million in 65 days
Lynette and Ivan Saltzman own a beneficial 35.12-percent stake in the Gauteng-based Dis-Chem Pharmacies.
South African billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong’s net worth soars above $10 billion
Soon-Shiong’s financial resurgence throughout this year highlights his business skills and significant influence in healthcare and biotechnology.
7 companies linked to Namibian businessman Koos Brandt
With an $87.2-million stake in Capricorn Group, Brandt’s astute investments make him the richest investor on the Namibia Stock Exchange.
South African exec Iolanda Ruggiero earns $1.1-million salary from Nedbank in 2022
In 2022, Ruggiero received a notable compensation package of $1.1 million, reflecting a 13.31-percent increase from the previous year.
7 companies owned by Botswana businessman Jonathan Gibson
As a leader and advocate for responsible tourism, Gibson’s legacy extends beyond financial success, encompassing wildlife conservation and community empowerment.