South Africa’s richest person Johann Rupert’s net worth soars $200 million in a day
After a challenging period, South Africa’s richest person Johann Rupert has seen his net worth rebound by $200 million in the past…
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South African tycoon Adrian Gore’s Discovery stake slumps by nearly $40 million
Despite the recent plunge, Gore remains a prominent figure on the JSE and one of South Africa’s wealthiest businessmen.
South African tycoon Jens Montanana loses $5 million from Datatec stake
Montanana’s substantial shareholding continues to cement his status as one of the wealthiest investors on the JSE.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s fortune rebounds by $200 million
The surge in Motsepe’s fortune is linked to the performance of his 45.9-percent stake in African Rainbow Minerals (ARM).
South African tycoon Jannie Mouton’s Capitec stake slumps by $57.4 million
Despite the recent setback, Mouton still holds his position as one of the most affluent investors on the JSE and remains one of the wealthiest individuals in South Africa.
South African tech mogul Zak Calisto gains $55.6 million from Karooooo shares in just 9 days
This surge highlights Calisto’s influence in South Africa’s tech sector, underscoring his role in shaping Karooooo’s path forward as a top provider of intelligent transportation solutions.
South African tycoon Barry Swartzberg’s stake in Discovery declines by $10.7 million
Despite the recent setback in Swartzberg’s stake, he retains his position as one of South Africa’s wealthiest businessmen and one of the most successful investors on the JSE.
South African billionaire Ivan Glasenberg gains $520 million in two weeks
Glasenberg’s rising fortune further cements his position among the world’s richest individuals.
South African tycoon Jonathan Jawno’s Transaction Capital debuts WeBuyCars on JSE
The move is seen as a strategic maneuver to unlock shareholder value and expand WeBuyCars’ brand presence in the competitive used-car market.
Capitec Bank shares slump costs South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux $76 million
The recent slump in his fortune follows the $60-million gain recorded on April 4, when his stake in Capitec Bank soared from $1.48 billion to $1.54 billion.
Sibanye mulls $500-million metals streaming deal under South African tycoon Neal Froneman
Froneman underscored the importance of fortifying liquidity buffers to mitigate potential downturns. He explicitly ruled out equity issuance as a means of capital procurement.
Standard Bank, led by South African banker Sim Tshabalala, seeks banking license in Egypt
Standard Bank’s push into Egypt, a nation of more than 100 million people, follows its strong 2023 financial performance, with headline earnings surging to $2.3 billion.
South African tycoon Jonathan Jawno gains $7.9 million from Transaction Capital stake
This recent uptick follows a period of steady gains for Jawno, during which his holdings in Transaction Capital rose by $7.7 million between Feb. 12 and March 18.
Zimbabwean exec Ralph Mupita-led MTN set to invest $102 million to tackle South Africa’s blackouts
Mupita emphasized the critical nature of the situation, describing the power outages as a “crisis” further compounded by vandalism of mobile phone towers and base stations.
South Africa’s Ackerman family gains $18.5 million from Pick ‘n Pay stake
This surge solidifies the Ackerman family’s position as one of the wealthiest investors on the JSE.
Discovery Health, linked to South African tycoon Adrian Gore, distributes over $32 million via wellness fund
With more than $32 million distributed to more than 485,000 medical aid members, the initiative underscores Discovery’s commitment to enhancing healthcare accessibility.