South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux’s Capitec Bank hits 22 million active clients
Founded in 2001 by Michiel Le Roux, Jannie Mouton, and Riaan Stassen, Capitec offers transactional banking services along with a suite of loan products
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South African tech mogul Zak Calisto gains $56 million from Karooooo shares
Zak Calisto, who founded Karooooo in 2001 to provide stolen car recovery services in South Africa, holds a 74.73-percent stake in the company
South African exec Shameel Joosub-led Vodacom discusses infrastructure deals with Orange across Africa
Vodacom Group, led by telecoms veteran Shameel Joosub, boasts a network of over 200 million African subscribers.
South Africa’s Ackerman family makes $11 million from Pick ‘n Pay stake
The recent increase follows a significant gain of $18.5 million between March 15 and April 9, when their stake in the retailer surged to $131.50 million.
South African tycoon Stephen Brookes’ Balwin sees revenue fall below $130 million
Brookes, a South African real estate mogul and founder of Balwin Properties in 1996, remains the company’s largest shareholder, holding a 36.08-percent stake.
South Africa’s richest man hands some duties to new Richemont CEO
With over 30 years of experience at Richemont, Nicolas Bos is well-versed in the company’s operations and brand portfolio.
South African media mogul Terrence Moolman boosts fortune by $5.61 million
As Caxton’s CEO and co-founder, Moolman holds a 51.84-percent stake in the company, equivalent to 186,262,725 shares.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Shoprite stake nears $1 billion again
South African billionaire Christo Wiese has seen the value of his stake in Shoprite Holdings, Africa’s largest grocer, surge over the past…
South African-born billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong makes $1.8 billion in just 26 days
Soon-Shiong’s stake in ImmunityBio has grown by $1.37 billion, from $2.51 billion to $3.88 billion since late April.
Companies linked to Africa’s first Black billionaire donate $1.2 million to South African parties
Recent disclosures reveal that companies linked to Motsepe donated heavily across the political spectrum in the first quarter of 2024.
South African billionaire Ivan Glasenberg’s net worth jumps $640 million
The recent surge in Glasenberg’s fortune translates to an average daily gain of $37.6 million since May 1.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese-linked Shoprite expands on-demand delivery service
Shoprite Holdings, Africa’s largest supermarket chain with over 3,543 stores, counts billionaire Christo Wiese as a major shareholder. His 11.63-percent stake is valued at nearly $1 billion.
South African tycoon Laurie Dippenaar gains $22.2 million in FirstRand surge
This significant gain further cements his position as one of South Africa’s wealthiest businessmen.
Led by South African executive Gary Nagle, Glencore sells Volcan stake for $20 million
Glencore’s exit from Volcan serves as a cautionary tale for investors in the mining sector.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert’s Richemont sales hit $22.4 billion
Richemont’s impressive sales results ignited a surge in its share price, jumping 5.9 percent from CHF137.25 ($150.913) on May 16 to CHF145.35 ($159.815) at the time of writing.
Ronnie Apteker: Accidental entrepreneur who launched South Africa’s first Internet service provider
Prescient about the coming tech boom, he entered the industry when most Africans were unfamiliar with computers.