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.
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Botswana tycoon Farouk Ismail gains $3 million from Choppies stake
This surge has solidified Farouk Ismail’s standing as one of Botswana’s most affluent businessmen.
Botswana tycoon Farouk Ismail faces $3-million loss from Choppies stake
The market value of Ismail’s shares in Choppies has taken a sharp hit, plummeting by BWP41.13 million ($2.99 million) since Aug. 16.
Botswana businessman Farouk Ismail faces $3-million loss from Choppies stake
Choppies has grown from a single store operating under the name “Wayside Supermarket” in Botswana in 1986 into a leading retailer with more than 260 stores in eight countries.
5 companies owned by Botswana businessman Farouk Ismail
Ismail, a renowned Botswana businessman, has reshaped the nation’s economy and the broader African business arena.
Botswana businessman Farouk Ismail’s loses $6 million from Choppies stake
Ismail owns 14.99 percent of Choppies Enterprises, or 271,691,921 shares.
5 companies owned by Botswana businessman Ramachandran Ottapathu
Through his leadership roles at The Far Property Co. and Choppies Enterprises, Ottapathu has masterminded a remarkable transformation.
One of Botswana’s richest businessmen, Ramachandran Ottapathu, loses $3.8 million in 2023
The decline in the market value of Ottapathu’s stake in Choppies reminds us of the risks associated with equity investments.
Botswana-based businessman Jonathan Gibson fortune skyrockets by $3.3 million
Gibson owns a 35.6-percent stake in Chobe Holdings, a Gaborone-based tourism firm listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange.
Botswana billionaire Ramachandran Ottapathu’s Choppies makes move to acquire Kamoso Africa
Choppies Enterprises is a Gaborone-based supermarket chain.
Retail tycoon Ramachandran Ottapathu’s Choppies lays off 826 workers in Botswana in 2022
Choppies Enterprises is Botswana’s largest retail chain.
Botswana-based mogul Jonathan Gibson gains $1 million from stake in Chobe Holdings
Gibson is Chobe’s deputy chairman and CEO.
Botswana-based mogul Jonathan Gibson’s Chobe suffers over $3.3 million in losses in 2021
Gibson owns 35.6 percent of the company.
Botswana retail tycoon Ramachandran Ottapathu loses over $4.4 million since start of 2022
Ottapathu remains one of Botswana’s wealthiest businessmen, along with his long-time business partner, Farouk.
Botswana tycoon Gulaam Abdoola’s Turnstar Holdings reports $8.3 million in profits in 2022
Abdoola is the company’s largest individual owner, with a 14-percent stake.