Son of South Africa’s second-richest man acquires Nigeria’s biggest beverage can maker
Prior to the recent acquisition, the Jonathan Oppenheimer-led firm already held a majority 62.5-percent stake in GZI.
South Africa
5 companies owned by South African mogul Desmond Sacco
Under Sacco’s leadership, Assore Group thrives as a key player in the mining sector, marked by strategic investments and operational prowess.
South African tech tycoon Zak Calisto makes over $30 million in 23 days
This reaffirms his position as one of Africa’s wealthiest technology entrepreneurs — it also highlights Karooooo’s position as a top-performing tech firm.
South Africa’s second-richest man Nicky Oppenheimer gains $750 million in November
Oppenheimer secures 238th spot among world’s richest with a $9.33-billion fortune.
South African executive Ivan Dittrich earns $5.2-million salary from Datatec in 2023
Dittrich also received a long-term incentive award of $4.1 million from Datatec as a result of his dedication to the tech group.
South African billionaire Ivan Glasenberg’s net worth soars by $590 million
Glasenberg presently occupies the 281st spot on the list of the world’s wealthiest individuals.
South African tycoon Adrian Gore makes $51 million in one month from Discovery shares
As the founder of Discovery Limited, Gore owns a 12.96-percent stake in the group, which amounts to 87,267,598 ordinary shares.
5 companies owned by South African businessman Gus Attridge
At the helm of Aspen Pharmacare, Attridge has made significant contributions to Africa’s healthcare sector.
South African-born billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong YTD gains surpasses $1 billion
Soon-Shiong’s 80 percent ImmunityBio stake powers billion-dollar resurgence.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s ARM acquires stake in South African nickel mine
This acquisition aligns with Motsepe’s earlier announcement of ARM’s proactive pursuit of valuable lithium and copper assets.
South African exec Anton Gildenhuys earns $1.1-million salary from Sanlam
Gildenhuys has been the CEO of Sanlam Retail Affluent since Sept. 14, 2020.
South African tycoon Andre Du Plessis gains $17.33 million as Capitec shares soar
This significant increase in Du Plessis’s stake solidifies his position among the wealthiest investors on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
Jason Quinn: First person ever to serve as CEO of two ‘Big Four Banks’ in South Africa
Given Quinn’s performance at Absa Group, he emerged as the ideal candidate to succeed Mike Brown at Nedbank Group.
South African tycoon Jens Montanana loses $5 million from Datatec stake
Under Jens Montanana’s leadership, Datatec has expanded to more than 50 countries in North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe hit by $100-million loss in 8 days
Motsepe became the continent’s first Black billionaire in 2008 thanks to a fortune amassed in the mining industry through ARM.
Nedbank welcomes South African banker Jason Quinn as chief executive
Quinn joins Nedbank from Absa Group, where he served as the financial director of both Absa Group and Absa Bank.