12 inspirational quotes from the late South African tycoon Raymond Ackerman
Billionaires.Africa remembers Ackerman by recalling some of his most enduring quotes about leadership, entrepreneurship and humanity.
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19-year-old star Coco Gauff wins first Grand Slam title, raking in $3-million prize
Gauff is set to cement her position again as one of the world’s highest-paid tennis players and top-earning individuals.
U.S. billionaire Jeff Bezos pledges $22.8 million to land restoration efforts in Africa
This move by Bezos and The Bezos Earth Fund follows their announcement in October 2022, outlining plans to collaborate with African and European nations.
Botswana tycoon Farouk Ismail faces $3-million loss from Choppies stake
The market value of Ismail’s shares in Choppies has taken a sharp hit, plummeting by BWP41.13 million ($2.99 million) since Aug. 16.
7 companies the late South African tycoon Raymond Ackerman owned
Ackerman’s influence extended far beyond his retail empire. He passed away at the age of 92, leaving behind a lasting imprint.
10 businesses Magic Johnson has owned
Through Magic Johnson Enterprises (M.J.E.), Johnson has had investments in insurance, healthcare, food services, staffing, and sports.
South African tech tycoon Zak Calisto gains nearly $35 million in 18 days
The recent surge in Calisto’s stake is noteworthy, considering he suffered a substantial loss of $18.71 million between Aug. 1 and 21.
Namibian tycoon Quinton van Rooyen plans to convert $73-million loan into Trustco shares
Van Rooyen, through Next Capital, has proposed a financial maneuver to bolster Trustco Group’s financial stability.
7 companies owned by Kanye West
Despite his setback in 2022, when Adidas severed ties with his Yeezy brand, West remains a top figure among the global Black elite.
South African banker Charles Russon’s salary at Absa amounts to $1.6 million
Russon owns a minority stake of 0.018 percent in Absa Group, which is presently valued at $1.42 million.
5 Black billionaires who bought or sold mansions in the U.S. in 2023
Billionaires.Africa has documented real estate transactions by Black billionaires and multimillionaires, and here are the top five from this year.
Rihanna unveils new sneaker design in exclusive Puma collaboration
This release marks the resurrection of the partnership between Rihanna and Puma, a collaboration that had previously yielded a series of sell-out sneakers.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert expresses worry over inflation
Rupert expressed his worries during Richemont’s annual meeting in Geneva on Wednesday.
Aldworth Mbalati: South African multimillionaire reshaping Africa’s energy sector
Mbalati is more than a businessman; he is a beacon of hope and a driving force in Africa’s energy revolution.
South African billionaire Adrian Gore’s Discovery ventures into renewables
Discovery, led by Gore, plans to collaborate with power developers to establish wind and solar plants based on the aggregated demand.
South African tycoon Johan Burger gains $4.4 million from FirstRand stake
Burger, who has been a director at FirstRand since 2009, owns a beneficial 0.110-percent stake, or 6,000,000 ordinary shares, in the leading financial services group.