Zimbabwean social entrepreneur Tsitsi Masiyiwa recognized by Bryant University
Masiyiwa received an honorary doctorate from Bryant University, the same institution where her daughter Vimbai graduated in 2017.
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Pan-African billionaire Benedict Peters’ Bravura to begin Zimbabwe lithium production in 2025
Bravura, owned by pan-African billionaire Benedict Peters, has announced plans to start production at a Zimbabwean lithium project early next year.
South African tycoon Tshepo Mahloele’s Capitec stake declines by $31 million in 48 hours
This follows a $24.84 million loss between May 10 and 28, when his stake declined from R19.3 billion ($1.05 billion) to R18.84 billion ($1.03 billion).
Vodacom, led by South African exec Shameel Joosub, deploys world first mobile radio equipment in Egypt
Vodacom Group led by leading South African executive Shameel Joosub has announced the successful deployment of a world-first triple-band mobile radio unit.
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 Saltzman family Dis-Chem expands into insurance market with OneSpark acquisition
The Saltzman family, renowned South African billionaires and founders of Dis-Chem Pharmacies, has enhanced its integrated healthcare program through a binding Share Subscription Agreement (SSA) with OneSpark Proprietary Limited and OneSpark Holdings Inc., a Delaware-incorporated corporation.
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.
French billionaire’s firm makes mandatory bid for DSTV parent, MultiChoice in $2.9-billion deal
The tender offer will conclude on April 25, 2025, with regulatory results expected on April 29, 2025, as outlined in a combined circular released earlier this week.
South African businessman Christopher Seabrooke retires from Transaction Capital
Seabrooke’s decision to retire follows a series of transitions. In December 2022, he stepped down as the group’s independent non-executive chairman
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.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux’s Capitec Bank stake drops below $1.5 billion
Michiel Le Roux, who owns 11.39 percent of Capitec Bank, or 13,190,043 shares, has seen the value of his stake decrease from $1.6 billion on May 20 to $1.49 billion.
South African tycoon Terrence Moolman loses $3.6 million in Caxton stake in just 6 days
This setback comes after a previous gain of $5.6 million recorded between April 3 and May 20.
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s net worth falls below $3 billion
Motsepe’s fortune peaked above $3 billion in May, but a $200 million decline linked to his stake in African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) has pushed his net worth to $2.8 billion.
South African Saltzman family transfers $47 million in Dis-Chem shares to executives
The recent sale aligns with a broader trend in the South African retail industry, where founding families reduce their control over companies.