South African exec Charles Molapisi earns $1.4-million salary from MTN in 2022
Beyond his executive and governance roles, Molapisi also holds a minority stake in MTN, owning 0.0029 percent of the leading telecom company.
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South African exec Richard Wainwright earns $2.7-million salary at Investec in 2023
Wainwright’s dedication and strategic vision have undoubtedly contributed significantly to Investec’s continued success.
10 companies owned by world’s first Black billionaire, Robert L. Johnson
In 2001, Johnson made history by selling BET to Viacom for an astonishing $3 billion, making him the first Black billionaire.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker’s net worth slumps by $100 million
Despite these setbacks, Bekker remains one of the most affluent billionaires in Africa, boasting a net worth of $2.3 billion.
South African billionaire Adrian Gore-led group posts $280 million in profit in 2023
Discovery was founded in 1992 by Gore as a medical insurer.
5 companies linked to South African executive Josua Malherbe
Beyond his executive and governance roles, Malherbe also owns a total equity stake of 1,178,995 ordinary shares in Remgro.
South African tycoon Zunaid Moti counters investigation into Zimbabwean lithium mine, cites valuation up to $1.4 billion
Moti, one of South Africa’s most controversial businessmen, is the founder of the Moti Group.
South Africa’s second-richest man Nicky Oppenheimer hit by $200-million loss in 2 days
Despite the recent decline in his fortune, Oppenheimer’s year-to-date gain presently aggregates to a substantial $925 million.
South African exec Basil Sgourdos receives $4.3-million salary from Naspers in 2023
Sgourdos has been the group CFO and financial director of Naspers since 2014.
5 companies owned by Chris Brown
Brown is more than an entertainer; he’s an industry icon. Billionaires.Africa has identified five companies owned by the music superstar.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert loses $3.4 billion in just 10 weeks
Despite this recent setback, Rupert retains his status as South Africa’s wealthiest individual, surpassing fellow South African magnate Nicky Oppenheimer.
South African tycoon Des de Beer sells shares in Resilient REIT
Des de Beer is the founder of numerous real estate investment companies in South Africa, Mauritius and Europe.
Namibian mogul Koos Brandt rakes in $7 million from Capricorn Group
Brandt is the largest individual shareholder in Capricorn Group, with an 18.52-percent stake.
7 companies linked to South African tycoon Sim Tshabalala
Billionaires.Africa has discerned five enterprises, in which Tshabalala assumes directorial or executive responsibilities.
Firm linked to Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe to build $132-million solar plant
Through African Rainbow Energy, Motsepe owns an indirect 40-percent stake in SOLA Group.
5 companies owned by Morgan Freeman
Billionaires.Africa highlights five companies under Morgan Freeman’s ownership, cementing his status as an entertainment and business titan.