7 companies owned by Africa’s first Black billionaire, Patrice Motsepe
Billionaires.Africa has identified and cataloged various companies and holdings linked to Motsepe.
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Luxury goods business of Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert registers almost $6 billion in Q1 sales
Despite the impressive financial performance, Richemont experienced an unexpected drop in share price on the Swiss Exchange.
Meikles’ shares plunge spells $140-million loss for Zimbabwean tycoon John Moxon
Despite this multimillion-dollar slump, Moxon remains one of the richest investors on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange.
Paddy Zhanda emerges as Zimbabwe’s newest multimillionaire as stake in Masimba holdings surpasses $55 million
This significant increase has solidified Zhanda’s position as Zimbabwe’s latest multimillionaire businessman.
5 assets owned by South African billionaire Douw Steyn
In 2023, the Sunday Times Rich List pegged Steyn’s fortune at $3 billion, thanks to a portfolio of luxury hotels and insurance companies.
South African exec Dominic Sewela’s stake in Barloworld now worth $2 million
Sewela, the group CEO of Barloworld, holds a 0.23-percent minority stake in the South African industrial powerhouse.
7 assets owned by South Africa’s second-richest man, Nicky Oppenheimer
As South Africa’s second-richest man, Oppenheimer continues to play a pivotal role in the country’s economic landscape.
Rebosis, founded by South African tycoon Sisa Ngebulana, gears up for resurgence as buyers flock with purchase offers
Rebosis Property Fund is a real estate investment trust company.
Zimbabwean tycoon Simon Rudland’s gold refinery suspended over alleged money laundering
Rudland is a famous Zimbabwean tycoon with interests in tobacco, logistics, financial services, and agriculture.
South African tycoon Stephen Brookes suffers $2.6-million loss from Balwin Properties stake
Brookes, a South African real estate mogul who founded Balwin Properties in 1996, owns a 36.08-percent stake in the company.
Angola’s AG fails to persuade interpol for Isabel dos Santos’ extradition
Dos Santos has faced corruption charges for years, including allegations that she embezzled nearly $1 billion.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker’s net worth surges by $100 million back to $2.5 billion
With a net worth of $2.5 billion, Bekker ranks among the wealthiest billionaires on the African continent.
Pick ‘n Pay troubles drain $120 million from South Africa’s Ackerman family
The Ackerman family holds a significant 25.53-percent stake in the retailer, or 124,677,238 issued shares.
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati’s stake in Africa’s largest telecom company is worth $900 million
Mikati, a three-time prime minister of Lebanon, co-founded the Beirut-based investment firm M1 Group in 2007.
South African tech tycoon Jens Montanana’s stake in Datatec slumps by $8 million in 28 days
Montanana, who founded Datatec in 1986, owns a 14.26-percent stake in the South African-based ICT solutions and services firm.
South African tycoon Noluthando Gosa suffers nearly $5-million loss from stake in steelmaker
Gosa holds a 6.15-percent stake in ArcelorMittal South Africa, the South African unit of Luxembourgish steel maker ArcelorMittal.