Zak Calisto joins African billionaire ranks after Karooooo stake tops $1 billion
His controlling stake in Karooooo has surpassed the $1 billion mark, a milestone first reported by Billionaires.Africa.
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South African tech tycoon Zak Calisto’s Karooooo stake tops $1 billion
Investors have been responding positively to the firm’s recent earnings and steady growth, particularly in its core subscription business.
Zak Calisto’s Karooooo reports $250 million in 2025 revenue
Karooooo’s FY 2025 revenue hit $249.87 million, driven by subscription growth and global expansion, reaffirming its role as a leader in mobility solutions.
Zak Calisto’s Karooooo stake gains $71.5 million in 15 days
Calisto’s 64.81% stake in Karooooo—about 20 million shares—has gained $71.5 million in market value over the past two weeks.
South African tech mogul Zak Calisto’s stake in Karooooo drops $87.9 million
The drop comes in the wake of sweeping U.S. tariffs, which have rattled investors and pushed the mobility Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company’s stock lower.
South African tech mogul Zak Calisto takes $180 million hit on Karooooo stake
The $809.2 million decline comes after a brief surge between Jan. 27 and Feb. 6, when his holdings gained $71 million before the downturn wiped out those gains.
Zak Calisto’s Karooooo faces major write-down after political unrest in Mozambique
It expects minimal impact on earnings and cash flow, as Mozambique contributes a small share of profits across 25 countries.
South African tech mogul Zak Calisto sees $71 million boost from Karooooo shares
This gain comes after a late-January decline that had reduced his stake to $874 million.
South African tech mogul Zak Calisto gains $45 million from Karooooo shares in early 2025
The latest increase extends the market value of his stake to nearly $950 million.
Karooooo shares boost South African mogul Zak Calisto’s fortune by $398 million
Karooooo shares surge adding millions to South African tech mogul's wealth
Karooooo shares decline, costing Zak Calisto $60.5 million
This follows a $107.76 million decline recorded between Oct. 14 and Nov. 6, pushing his stake further below 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.
Karooooo’s half-year revenue rises seven percent to $124.2 million on subscription growth
Total revenue climbed 7 percent to R2.19 billion ($124.2 million) from R2.04 billion ($115.7 million) a year earlier.
South African tech leader Zak Calisto’s Karooooo stake tops $950 million
Calisto’s net worth has surged significantly, driven by a sharp rise in the market value of his shares in Karooooo.
South African tech mogul Zak Calisto gains $65 million from Karooooo shares
South African tech mogul Zak Calisto's fortune surges by $65 million amid Karooooo's market rally
