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Luxury online retailer, linked to South Africa’s richest man, to exit Chinese market
The decision to exit China underscores the increasing pressures faced by luxury retailers in the world’s second-largest economy.
Johann Rupert loses $300 million as Richemont shares slide
The recent $300 million decline in Johann Rupert’s wealth is tied to the performance of his 10.18 percent stake in Richemont.
South African tech entrepreneur Zak Calisto eyes billion-dollar fortune
Year-to-date, Karooooo shares are up 48.27%, offering substantial returns to shareholders, exemplifying robust market performance.
Digital bank backed by Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe eyes $1-billion valuation
TymeBank, controlled by Motsepe, expects to complete a $150-million funding round by the fourth quarter.
Capitec Bank share decline costs South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux $31 million
This follows a $112.3 million loss between May 20 and June 3.
Firm backed by South Africa’s second-richest man prepares third fund for African tech startups
4DI Capital backed by South Africa’s second-richest man Nicky Oppenheimer has established itself as a prominent venture capital player in Southern and Eastern Africa.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert makes $500 million in just 10 days
This solidifies his position as South Africa’s richest man and Africa’s second-wealthiest individual.
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.
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.
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.