Billionaire Christo Wiese calls Ramaphosa’s presidency ‘a disappointment’
Retail billionaire Christo Wiese says President Cyril Ramaphosa’s record is a disappointment, blaming South Africa’s political system and weak institutions for stalled reform.
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Pepkor, linked to billionaire Christo Wiese, wins South Africa banking license
Pepkor, linked to billionaire Christo Wiese, has won approval to launch a bank in South Africa, marking a major shift in the 110-year-old retailer’s strategy.
Christo Wiese-backed Pepkor joins Investec to launch zero-fee banking service
Pepkor and Investec discuss a zero-fee banking service to reach millions of lower-income South Africans.
Christo Wiese-linked Pepkor completes $98.2 million purchase of Retailability brands
Pepkor, linked to Christo Wiese, completes $98.2 million acquisition of Retailability brands, expanding across Southern Africa.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Premier to acquire RFG in $340 million share swap
Christo Wiese-backed Premier Group to acquire fellow South African food producer RFG Holdings in a share-swap deal valued at up to $340 million.
Shoprite shares fall, costing South African billionaire Christo Wiese $40 million
Christo Wiese loses $43.7 million after Shoprite shares dip, highlighting strain in South Africa’s retail sector.
Shoprite, backed by Christo Wiese, flags Mozambique review amid record sales
Shoprite, backed by billionaire Christo Wiese, is weighing Mozambique operations as it posts record sales and profit in South Africa.
Invicta, backed by South African billionaire Christo Wiese, buys UK’s Spaldings Group for $16 million
Invicta Holdings, led by Christo Wiese, buys Spaldings Group for $16 million to strengthen its U.K. and European presence.
Shoprite, backed by billionaire Christo Wiese, opens 16 new stores across South Africa
Shoprite, backed by billionaire Christo Wiese, opens 16 new stores across South Africa, creating 358 jobs and boosting local economies.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese-backed Pepkor wins approval for $108 million purchase
Pepkor has received approval to acquire five Retailability brands in a $108.1 million deal, expanding its presence in the adultwear market.
Shoprite, backed by South African billionaire Christo Wiese, posts $14.6 billion in annual sales
Shoprite’s annual sales rose to $14.6 billion, led by South African supermarket growth, digital expansion, and structural shifts across its portfolio.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese-backed Pepkor sees $226 million stake sold
The disposal, confirmed by Pepkor in a shareholder notice on Aug. 4, reflects a swift strategic retreat from its initial 8.51 percent holding.
Christo Wiese-backed Pepkor draws $470 million investment from US-based hedge fund
Silverpoint Capital’s $470 million stake in Christo Wiese-backed Pepkor signals global investor confidence, following PIC’s deeper $874 million commitment.
PIC boosts stake in South African billionaire Christo Wiese-backed Pepkor to $870 million
PIC raises its stake in Pepkor to 15.46% with $31 million purchase, deepening its $874 million position as Ibex exits Christo Wiese-backed retail group.
Ibex, formerly Steinhoff, exits Christo Wiese-backed Pepkor in $1.6 billion deal
Ibex exits Pepkor in $1.6 billion deal, ending a scandal-plagued chapter traced to Markus Jooste between 2011 and 2014.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Brait reports $1.1 billion revenue in 2025
Brait posts 7% revenue growth to $1.1 billion in 2025, reversing losses and strengthening NAV per share following recap, Virgin Active and Premier gains.