Prosus aims for $400-million e-commerce profit by 2025
CEO Bloisi emphasizes profitability and strategic divestments in core business
Koos Bekker
Prosus, linked to South African billionaire Koos Bekker, offloads $743 million worth of Trip.com shares
Prosus N.V. has grown into a leading global consumer Internet group. The transaction gives Prosus liquidity to focus on higher-growth areas in its portfolio.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker gains $32.6 million from Naspers stake in 28 days
This upswing follows a period of steady gains for Bekker, with his Naspers holdings increasing by $36.75 million between April 17 and 25.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker’s Naspers pumps $56 million into share buyback to boost shareholder value
Naspers stays bullish on the future, reaffirming its focus on boosting shareholder value through ongoing share buybacks.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker’s Prosus backs Sydney startup in $33-million raise
Prosus, a global consumer internet group founded in 1997 under South African billionaire Koos Bekker’s leadership, has become one of the world’s largest technology investors.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker gains $36.7 million from Naspers stake
This further cements Bekker’s position as a leading South African business figure and a top investor on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE).
Startup backed by South billionaire Koos Bekker’s Naspers secures $16 million from Standard Bank
The recent funding from Standard Bank is a significant milestone toward achieving this goal and transforming auto financing for traditionally underserved demographics.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker loses $34.4 million from Naspers stake
Bekker, a top figure in South Africa’s business landscape, is credited with transforming Naspers from a newspaper publisher into a top player in e-commerce and cable TV.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker is $400 million richer in 25 days
The $400-million surge in his fortune is attributed to the performance of his investment portfolio, which includes stakes Prosus N.V. and Naspers.
Koos Bekker-led Naspers boosts South Africa investments ahead of Amazon’s entry
Naspers South Africa CEO Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa affirmed the group’s commitment to fortify its businesses in anticipation of Amazon’s impending entry.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker records $300-million wealth loss in 2023
Navigating headwinds: Bekker’s Prosus N.V. stake takes a hit amid industry disruptions.