South African tycoon Neal Froneman-led Sibanye posts $2-billion loss
The poor financial performance comes on the heels of Sibanye’s aggressive acquisition strategy.
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South African tycoon Stephen Saad’s investment in Aspen surpasses $620 million
According to data compiled by Billionaires.Africa, the market value of Saad’s stake in Aspen has increased by $52.4 million to $623.6 million.
South African tycoon Des de Beer’s REIT completes $185-million acquisition of Spanish retail complex
Resilient REIT, led by South African tycoon, seals $185.3-million acquisition of Salera Centro Comercial in Spain.
South African tycoon Fleetwood Grobler-led Sasol posts $7.1-billion half-year revenue
The macroeconomic environment, characterized by weaker oil and petrochemical prices, unstable product demand, and continued inflationary pressure, impacted Sasol’s performance.
Patrice Motsepe’s stake in ARM declines by $137 million
Motsepe, Africa’s first Black billionaire and a prominent South African tycoon, holds a 45.9-percent stake in ARM, or 89,905,401 shares.
South African tycoon Vivian Reddy reveals $1.55-million annual spend on diesel
Reddy, renowned for his transformative Oceans Mall Umhlanga venture, estimated an annual expenditure of nearly $1.55 million solely on diesel to counter the disruptions caused by power outages.
South African tycoon Neal Froneman-led Sibanye cuts 2,600 jobs at platinum mines
Froneman emphasized the necessity of these measures, affirming that the restructuring initiative aims to salvage the sustainability of the company’s operations.
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.
Shoprite backed by South African tycoon Christo Wiese secures $64 million from Standard Bank
The funding, part of Shoprite’s ongoing expansion initiative, is set to address the anticipated volume and logistics demands for the next decade.
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.
South African tycoon Giovanni Ravazzotti loses $31.5 million from Italtile stake
Ravazzotti, a top figure in the South African business arena, owns a 33.88-percent stake in Italtile — this amounts to a total of 447,746,694 shares in the company.
South African tycoon Stephen Brookes faces $1.4-million loss from Balwin stake
Brookes, a South African real estate mogul who founded Balwin Properties in 1996, is the company’s largest shareholder, holding 170,374,031 shares, or a 36.08-percent stake.
South African tycoon Jonathan Jawno’s Transaction Capital eyes $65 million in WeBuyCars unbundling
As a founding member of Transaction Capital, Jawno holds a 9.59-percent stake in the group, making him the second-largest shareholder.
South African tycoon Zak Calisto’s Karooooo unveils $25.7-million stock buyback plan
The repurchase program is seen as a strategic move to boost shareholder returns while ensuring financial flexibility.
South African tycoon Laurie Dippenaar loses $25.6 million from FirstRand stake
Dippenaar holds a 1.76-percent stake in FirstRand, which translates to 98,726,988 shares in the group.
South African tycoon Christopher Seabrooke’s Sabvest stake slumps by $7.2 million
Seabrooke, a leading business executive who has played a vital role in Sabvest Capital’s growth, holds a significant 40.61-percent stake in the company.