Christo Wiese’s Shoprite stake jumps $97 million
His stake in the company has surged by over $97 million, driven by a strong rally in Shoprite’s shares on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE).
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Pepkor, backed by billionaire Christo Wiese, strikes $104 million deal to expand its retail empire
The deal will add 462 stores across South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, and Eswatini to Pepkor’s expanding retail network, strengthening its position in the adultwear market.
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South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Shoprite stake drops below $1 billion—first time in months
The decline reflects growing pressure on retail stocks in South Africa, as investor sentiment shifts on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese-backed Shoprite rewards investors with $91.5 million payout
The payout reflects the company’s commitment to rewarding shareholders while navigating economic pressures.
Shoprite, backed by South African billionaire Christo Wiese, posts $6.8 billion in half-year sales
The group’s South African supermarket division, which accounts for 83.7 percent of total revenue, recorded a 10.4 percent increase in sales, reaching $5.7 billion.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Brait completes bond buyback, cuts debt by $5.3 million
This is part of the company’s broader strategy to strengthen its financial structure and improve its balance sheet.
Christo Wiese sees $96.3 million rise in Shoprite stake this year
Wiese, a key architect behind Shoprite’s transformation into Africa's largest retailer, holds a 10.67 percent stake in the retail giant.
Brait reduces stake in Premier group to $284.4 million
Brait’s decision to reduce its stake in Premier comes after a successful R750 million ($41.3 million) accelerated bookbuild offering earlier this year.
Brait SE targets UK listing for Virgin Active by 2026 amid portfolio streamlining
Brait SE plans Virgin Active UK stock listing to align with its debt reduction and portfolio optimization strategy.
Brait reports $56.45-million profit in first half of 2025 fiscal year
Brait demonstrated notable resilience, with significant profitability and revenue growth.
Christo Wiese’s stake in Shoprite rises by $115 million in 13 days
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s stake in Shoprite has increased by $115.84 million, strengthening his position among Africa’s wealthiest.
Titan Fincap settles $63.1-million loan with Shoprite shares acquisition
The purchase, finalized on Oct. 7, 2024, concludes a scrip loan agreement that allowed Titan Fincap to borrow 3,831,164 shares of Shoprite on Oct. 12, 2023.
Shoprite, linked to South African billionaire Christo Wiese, to sell furniture unit to Pepkor for $179 million
The sale includes the OK Furniture and House & Home brands, as well as Shoprite's credit loan book, insurance arrangements, inventory, and certain fixed assets.
Christo Wiese's Shoprite reports $348-million profit in 2024
Shoprite Holdings reports robust 2024 financial performance amidst economic challenges.
