South African tycoon Neal Froneman-led Sibanye cuts 2,600 jobs at platinum mines
Froneman emphasized the necessity of these measures, affirming that the restructuring initiative aims to salvage the sustainability of the company’s operations.
South African tycoon Giovanni Ravazzotti’s Italtile posts $250 million in half-year revenue
Italtile, controlled by Ravazzotti, recorded revenue amounting to $250.01 million in the first half of its 2024 fiscal year, highlighting operational resilience.
Mauritian tycoon Arnaud Lagesse’s IBL nearly doubles half-year revenue to over $1.1 billion
Arnaud Lagesse, along with his siblings Benoit, Hugues, Jean-Pierre, Thierry, and Stephane Lagesse, collectively holds a substantial 16.8-percent joint stake in IBL Group.
Nigerian tycoon Wale Tinubu promotes resilient oil and gas value chain at Guyana Energy Conference
At the Guyana Energy Conference, Tinubu emphasized the imperative of fostering conducive environments for the oil and gas industry’s growth.
New York Judge upholds seizure of Damon Dash’s shares, despite Jay-Z’s protests
The court’s decision comes in the wake of Dash’s alleged refusal to pay a $823,000 judgment to movie producer Josh Weber, dating back to a 2018 dispute.
Laurence Rapp-led Vukile raises $18.9 million for deals in Spain and South Africa
The move is aimed at fortifying the fund’s balance sheet, providing it with increased financial flexibility for potential acquisitions in both South Africa and Spain.
Tiger Woods launches ‘Sun Day Red’ clothing line after Nike split
Named after Woods’ signature choice of attire for the final rounds of tournaments, the “Sun Day Red” brand is a reflection of his legacy in the world of golf.
Companies owned by the world’s first Black billionaire Robert L. Johnson
Using the proceeds from the sale of BET, he has invested in new ventures, leveraging his expertise to construct a varied portfolio of companies through The RLJ Companies.
Zimbabwean businessman John Moxon’s Meikles stake slumps below $7 million
Moxon, who played a pivotal role in transforming Meikles Limited into one of Zimbabwe’s leading conglomerates, owns a 10.8-percent stake in the group.
South African-British billionaire Clive Calder gains $100 million in just 2 days
The recent $100-million surge in Calder’s fortune, pushing his year-to-date wealth gains to $250 million is tied to the performance of his privately owned assets.
South African tycoon Giovanni Ravazzotti loses $31.5 million from Italtile stake
Ravazzotti, a top figure in the South African business arena, owns a 33.88-percent stake in Italtile — this amounts to a total of 447,746,694 shares in the company.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert gains $500 million in just 9 days
Rupert has cemented his status as South Africa’s richest individual, maintaining his lead over fellow South African magnate Nicky Oppenheimer.
South African executive Michael Koursaris pockets $1-million salary in 2023
Koursaris started at AVI in 2002 as a business development analyst and rose to become a business development executive in January 2011.
Kenyan tycoon Baloobhai Patel’s Bamburi Cement expects $2.57 million in savings with solar plants
Patel, a Kenyan multimillionaire and owner of a 4.12-percent stake in Bamburi Cement through his private investment company, Aksaya Investment.
Aga Khan IV gains $1.7 million from stake in Nairobi-based insurer
Through the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development, Aga Khan IV owns 37.98 percent of Jubilee Holdings and 11.85 percent of its Mauritian subsidiary.
South African tycoon Laurie Dippenaar loses $25.6 million from FirstRand stake
Dippenaar holds a 1.76-percent stake in FirstRand, which translates to 98,726,988 shares in the group.