Vodacom posts $4.1-billion revenue in H1 2024
Despite this growth, profitability faced challenges due to currency fluctuations in key markets such as Egypt and Ethiopia, which put pressure on service revenue.
Southern Africa
Sibanye-Stillwater secures wage deal with South African gold workers
The deal, announced on Monday, concludes negotiations that began on July 1, 2024, with labor unions representing workers at the Beatrix, Driefontein, and Kloof mines.
Richemont posts mixed Q3 results amid challenging global market conditions
Chinese demand slowdown weighs on overall performance, while other regions show resilience.
UK Court of Appeal clarifies ‘good arguable case’ standard for freezing injunctions
Landmark ruling provides consistency for international asset-freezing orders.
Isabel dos Santos condemns Angolan legal actions as politically motivated
Angolan authorities pursue charges; dos Santos claims political agenda.
Richemont’s half-year profit falls below $500 million
Richemont’s profit fell nearly 70% to €457 million ($490 million) due to weak Asian sales and a €1.22 billion ($1.31 billion) impairment on YNAP.
Fani Titi receives $6.8 million in salary for 2024 fiscal year at Investec
This represents a significant 30.18 percent decline from the £7.5 million ($9.7 million) he received in the previous year.
Alan Pullinger’s stake in FirstRand decreases by $1.68 million with share price dip
This decline reverses a $1.51 million gain between Oct. 9 and 18, when Pullinger's stake rose from $31.52 million to $33.03 million.
Investec targets $1.7-billion market expansion
Investec is positioning itself for a $1.7-billion market expansion by enhancing its business banking unit with a new payments system for corporate clients.
Michiel Le Roux's Capitec Bank stake soars above $2.5 billion
Earlier, between Sept. 6 and 19, his stake increased by R1.68 billion ($95.3 million), lifting the value from R37.94 billion ($2.16 billion) to R39.62 billion ($2.26 billion).
Pick 'n Pay plans to open 100 new stores by 2026 as part of expansion strategy
The retailer, partly owned by the South African billionaire Ackerman family, is positioning itself for a recovery following previous financial setbacks.
Quinton van Rooyen’s stake drops $3.9 million amid JSE decline
Van Rooyen, the company’s largest shareholder with 377.2 million shares, has lost R67.9 million ($3.9 million) in market value this year.
Christo Wiese’s stake in Shoprite rises by $115 million in 13 days
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s stake in Shoprite has increased by $115.84 million, strengthening his position among Africa’s wealthiest.
Jannie Mouton's Capitec Bank stake hits $1-billion milestone
Over the past 12 weeks, Mouton’s stake has increased by R3.02 billion ($173.13 million), rising above the $1-billion mark.
Karooooo shares drop, leading to $107-million loss for Zak Calisto
South African tech mogul Zak Calisto faces wealth decline amid Karooooo share drop.
Anglo American divests $1.1-billion acquisition of coal mine interests in Australia
Zashvin is strengthening its position in Queensland’s coal sector by acquiring Anglo American’s minority stake in the Jellinbah East and Lake Vermont steelmaking coal mines.