South African billionaire Christo Wiese returns to diamond mining roots
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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.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese loses $46 million from investment in Shoprite
Wiese’s holdings in Shoprite amount to an 11.58-percent stake, valued at over $780 million.
Shoprite to pay South African billionaire Christo Wiese $13.8-million dividend
Wiese owns an 11.58-percent stake in Shoprite, valued at more than $900 million.
Shoprite, linked to South African billionaire Christo Wiese, sees profits soar to $308 million
Wiese, an influential figure in the retail sector, holds an 11.58-percent stake in Shoprite, valued at over $900 million.
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South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s stake in Shoprite jumps by $100 million
Wiese, a South African billionaire who played an instrumental role in Shoprite’s growth, owns 11.63 percent of the company.
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