South African tycoon Laurie Dippenaar loses $32 million in FirstRand stake in 17 days
This decline is primarily attributed to local investors reducing their holdings in the renowned Johannesburg-based financial services provider.
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Absa led by South Africa executive Arrie Rautenbach seals deal with French giant Renault
The collaboration introduces Renault Financial Services, a new financing and services platform designed for Renault customers.
Digital bank backed by Africa’s first Black billionaire hits 12.4 million customers in South Africa, Philippines
This achievement comes less than a decade after its inception and is bolstered by a significant $110 million secured in its Series C capital raise finalized in January 2024.
South Africa’s Ackerman family makes $21 million from Pick ‘n Pay stake
The Ackerman family holds a 25.53-percent stake in Pick n Pay, equivalent to 124,677,238 shares.
South African tycoon Tshepo Mahloele’s Capitec stake declines by $31 million in 48 hours
This follows a $24.84 million loss between May 10 and 28, when his stake declined from R19.3 billion ($1.05 billion) to R18.84 billion ($1.03 billion).
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s ARM completes $3 million share purchase in Canadian firm
The acquisition marks a significant milestone for ARM, underlining its strategic move into high-growth potential mining ventures.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Brait unveils multimillion-dollar recapitalization plan
The recent move detailed a comprehensive recapitalization initiative designed to reduce the group’s net debt by $123 million, from $323 million to $200 million.
French billionaire’s firm makes mandatory bid for DSTV parent, MultiChoice in $2.9-billion deal
The tender offer will conclude on April 25, 2025, with regulatory results expected on April 29, 2025, as outlined in a combined circular released earlier this week.
RCL Foods, backed by South Africa’s richest man, to list Rainbow Chicken on JSE
Key Points: RCL Foods, a leading South African consumer goods and milling company backed by South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert, has…
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux’s Capitec Bank eyes international markets
This ambitious move follows its acquisition of Avafin, a Cyprus-based online lender with operations across Europe and Latin America.
South African tech mogul Zak Calisto faces $17-million loss in Karooooo stake
Despite this setback, Calisto remains one of Africa’s leading tech entrepreneurs, underscoring Karooooo’s continued prominence in smart transportation management.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux’s Capitec Bank stake drops below $1.5 billion
Michiel Le Roux, who owns 11.39 percent of Capitec Bank, or 13,190,043 shares, has seen the value of his stake decrease from $1.6 billion on May 20 to $1.49 billion.
South African tycoon Terrence Moolman loses $3.6 million in Caxton stake in just 6 days
This setback comes after a previous gain of $5.6 million recorded between April 3 and May 20.
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s net worth falls below $3 billion
Motsepe’s fortune peaked above $3 billion in May, but a $200 million decline linked to his stake in African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) has pushed his net worth to $2.8 billion.
South African Saltzman family transfers $47 million in Dis-Chem shares to executives
The recent sale aligns with a broader trend in the South African retail industry, where founding families reduce their control over companies.
South African billionaire Jannie Mouton sees $46.9 million loss on Capitec shares
This comes on the heels of a $94 million gain recorded between April 17 and May 4 when the market value of his stake surged from $646.08 million to $740.15 million.