Lesaka acquires Recharger, prepaid electricity firm, in $28 million deal
The deal, which strengthens Lesaka’s position in the fintech sector, involves the purchase of all Recharger's shares.
The deal, which strengthens Lesaka’s position in the fintech sector, involves the purchase of all Recharger's shares.
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe faces a $195-million lawsuit in Tanzania over allegations of breaching a non-compete agreement, a case that could set a legal precedent for the country's mining sector.
Motsepe owns an indirect 27-percent stake in ARC, contributing to his status as Africa’s first richest man.
Motsepe owns an indirect 27-percent stake in African Rainbow Capital Investments.
Motsepe, South Africa’s richest black person, owns a 27-percent stake in African Rainbow Capital Investments.
With this latest acquisition, ARC reinforces its commitment to building a greener future.
TymeBank is owned in part by ARC Financial Services Holding, a Black-owned and -controlled company linked to Motsepe.
ARC Financial Services Holding, a company founded by Motsepe, owns a stake in TymeBank.
The investment company has entered negotiations to add a fintech conglomerate to the group.
The deal would create one of South Africa’s biggest lenders.