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Johann Rupert
South Africa's top billionaire gains $800 million within eight days
Johann Rupert's net worth surged to $13.8 billion, nearing $14 billion for the first time since October.
Rupert group challenges SA Rugby's $71.5-million equity deal with Ackerley Sports
Johann Rupert and local investors challenge SA Rugby's $71.5-million equity deal with Ackerley Sports, proposing an alternative that could reshape the sport’s financial future.
Richemont's rally lifts Johann Rupert's wealth to $13 billion
Johann Rupert stays South Africa’s richest as Richemont boosts his net worth to $13 billion.
Remgro's Manta Bidco posts $2.3-billion revenue in H1 2024 revenue
The revenue growth was bolstered by a 2.3 percent rise in inpatient admissions and a 2.1 percent uptick in day cases.
Richemont posts mixed Q3 results amid challenging global market conditions
Chinese demand slowdown weighs on overall performance, while other regions show resilience.
Richemont’s half-year profit falls below $500 million
Richemont’s profit fell nearly 70% to €457 million ($490 million) due to weak Asian sales and a €1.22 billion ($1.31 billion) impairment on YNAP.
Johann Rupert's wealth drops by $700 million in October amid Richemont stake decline
The decline is primarily attributed to fluctuations in his stake in Richemont, the luxury conglomerate that houses brands like Cartier and Chloé.
Dangote becomes world’s 65th richest person as refinery boosts fortune to over $27 billion
His $20-billion refinery project aims to secure the nation's energy independence, though political corruption threatens to undermine his efforts.
Richemont to divest YNAP to Mytheresa for $609.7 million
This strategic move follows Richemont’s efforts to enhance YNAP's profitability in the fiercely competitive online luxury retail market.
Power Play: Johann Rupert overtakes Aliko Dangote again as Africa’s richest man
South Africa’s Johann Rupert reclaims the title of Africa’s richest individual with a net worth of $14.2 billion, surpassing Nigeria's Aliko Dangote.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert boosts Remgro dividend despite 20-percent earnings decline
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert boosts Remgro’s dividend by 10% despite a 20-percent earnings decline, emphasizing long-term value creation amid challenging market conditions.
South African billionaire Johann Rupert’s Richemont seals acquisition of Italian jewelry brand
The move expands Richemont’s “Jewellery Maisons” division, which includes brands like Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels.
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote tops Africa’s richest list again
Dangote has reclaimed the title of Africa’s richest person, surpassing South African Johann Rupert, according to Bloomberg and Forbes data.
Richemont, led by Africa's richest man Johann Rupert, urges luxury watchmakers to cut production
Richemont Chairman Johann Rupert urges luxury watchmakers to cut production as global demand cools, warning that oversupply could harm brand value amidst market shifts.
Battle for Africa’s richest: Johann Rupert’s wealth drops by $900 million, Dangote set to overtake
According to Bloomberg, Johann Rupert edges Aliko Dangote by $100 million, with a net worth of $13.4 billion vs. Dangote's $13.3 billion.