South African billionaire Christo Wiese takes $66.3-million hit on Shoprite stake
Despite this setback, Wiese remains a prominent figure among JSE investors and retains his position as one of Africa’s wealthiest businessmen.
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Christo Wiese-backed Shoprite joins retailers investing $125 million in startups every five years
Shoprite Holdings is partially owned by South African billionaire Christo Wiese, who holds an 11.63-percent stake in the retailer.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Shoprite employee trust pays out $27 million in two years
Established in May 2022, the SET is a non-vesting, perpetual trust funded with 40 million Shoprite Checkers shares valued at R8.9 billion ($478.07 million).
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s stake in Shoprite falls below $900 million
After a brief rise in February-March, his stake in Shoprite has declined by more than $60 million, dipping below $900 million.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese gains $46.9 million from Shoprite shares
The recent multimillion-dollar increase in the market value of his stake can be attributed to increased investors’ interest in the retail giant.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese positive on Nigeria, predicts investors’ return
Wiese emphasized that the current withdrawal of foreign investors, including those from South Africa, is a temporary phenomenon.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese returns to diamond mining roots
The 82-year-old South African businessman’s journey in the diamond industry began in 1976 when he purchased a mine along the Orange River.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese loses $30 million from Shoprite stake
Wiese holds a 10.67-percent stake in Shoprite, equivalent to 63,110,920 shares valued at over $850 million.
Shoprite backed by South African tycoon Christo Wiese secures $64 million from Standard Bank
The funding, part of Shoprite’s ongoing expansion initiative, is set to address the anticipated volume and logistics demands for the next decade.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s stake in Shoprite slumps by $50 million
Wiese owns an 11.5-percent stake in the leading supermarket chain, which translates to a total of 68,083,200 ordinary shares in the group.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese faces $54.7-million loss from Shoprite stake
Wiese’s holdings in Shoprite amount to an 11.58-percent stake, valued at more than $920 million.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese makes $122 million from Shoprite shares
Wiese owns an 11.5-percent stake in the leading supermarket chain, or 68,083,200 ordinary shares.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese $100-million poorer as Shoprite shares slump
Despite recent setbacks, Wiese remains a leading figure in the African business scene.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Premier Group plans $66 million in capex over next two years
Premier Group is a prominent South African fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) conglomerate partly owned by billionaire tycoon Christo Wiese.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese sells Shoprite shares worth $49.4 million
Wiese, through Titan Fincap, a subsidiary controlled by his investment vehicle, Titan Premier Investments, sold 3.83 million ordinary shares in Shoprite.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese-linked retailer, Steinhoff, faces liquidation
Wiese’s link with Steinhoff traces back to 2012 when he exchanged the historic Lanzerac wine estate for $11 million worth of Steinhoff shares.