South African billionaire Christo Wiese loses $30 million from Shoprite stake
Wiese holds a 10.67-percent stake in Shoprite, equivalent to 63,110,920 shares valued at over $850 million.
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South African tech tycoon Zak Calisto loses $26 million from Karooooo stake
Calisto, who founded Karooooo in 2001 to provide stolen car recovery services in South Africa, holds a 74.73-percent stake in the company.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe suffers $100-million loss
Despite the recent setback, Motsepe retains his position as the wealthiest Black individual in Southern Africa.
South African exec Kennedy Bungane-led African Bank acquires Sasfin Bank’s unit in $166-million deal
Under the leadership of Kennedy Bungane, African Bank Limited has experienced massive growth, becoming one of the fastest-growing financial services providers in South Africa.
South African tycoon Giovanni Ravazzotti’s Italtile posts $250 million in half-year revenue
Italtile, controlled by Ravazzotti, recorded revenue amounting to $250.01 million in the first half of its 2024 fiscal year, highlighting operational resilience.
Moroccan tycoon Lamia Tazi’s Sothema strikes major deal to boost healthcare in Mauritania
Sothema and CAMEC: Collaborative commitment to addressing healthcare challenges in Mauritania/
Led by South African Ackerman family, Pick ‘n Pay plans $210-million rights issue, listing of Boxer
Pick ‘n Pay announces plans for a rights issue to raise up to R4 billion ($210 million) and the listing of its discount grocery chain, Boxer.
South African tycoon Neal Froneman-led Sibanye suffers $2.52-billion impairment
Froneman, instrumental in driving Sibanye’s transformation into a leading producer of platinum, palladium, and gold, presently holds a 0.3-percent stake in the group.
Bernard Berson drives Bidcorp to record-breaking $6.04-billion half-year revenue
Berson, who has been the CEO of Bidcorp since 2016, commended the exceptional revenue figures and financial performance.
Backed by South Africa’s richest man, Seacom eyes deals in East and West Africa
Seacom CEO Alpheus Mangale revealed the company’s growth strategy, highlighting the crucial role of acquisitions in its expansion plans.
Laurence Rapp-led Vukile raises $18.9 million for deals in Spain and South Africa
The move is aimed at fortifying the fund’s balance sheet, providing it with increased financial flexibility for potential acquisitions in both South Africa and Spain.
Controversial South African mogul Edwin Sodi’s mansion listed for $4 million
The mansion, once the pride of Sobi, a troubled businessman, was listed by Lynn Petzer of Lynn Estates.
Meet Olajumoke Adenowo: Her latest project is an $880-million complex in South Africa
The complex is more than a construction project; it’s a blueprint for the future.
South African businessman Johan Burger loses $1.37 million from FirstRand stake
Despite the recent decline in the market value of his stake, Johan Burger remains one of South Africa’s most affluent and influential executives within the financial industry.
South African executive Lance Foxcroft pockets $1.2-million salary in 2023
Foxcroft’s 2023 compensation comprises a base salary of R4.08 million ($0.21 million), complemented by a performance-driven short-term incentive of R3.64 million ($0.19 million).
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert sees $1.05-billion surge in net worth
The recent increase in Rupert’s fortune is linked to the performance of his 9.14-percent stake in Richemont.