South African billionaire Koos Bekker loses $200 million amid market pullback
South African billionaire Koos Bekker’s net worth fell by $200 million after a pullback in Naspers and Prosus shares.
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South African billionaire Koos Bekker’s net worth fell by $200 million after a pullback in Naspers and Prosus shares.
This marks a clear improvement from the same period a year earlier and underscores the company’s effort to streamline operations and tighten execution in key markets.
South African businessman Cobus Stofberg gains $7.97 million from Naspers surge, lifting his stake to nearly $130 million.
Cobus Stofberg’s stake in Naspers surged to $123 million in 2025 as the tech giant’s market value climbed above $54 billion.
Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa’s Naspers stake rises to $12.4 million as shares surge, boosting Africa’s most valuable company.
Cobus Stofberg’s $114 million stake in Naspers highlights his role in building Africa’s top media and tech companies.
Prosus bets big on India, echoing Bekker’s Tencent strategy with long-term investments in tech platforms like PayU and Meesho.
Over the past 37 days, Bob van Dijk’s stake has increased by R353.53 million ($19.39 million) amid renewed investor confidence.
The $200-million windfall is tied to Bekker’s stakes in Africa’s most valuable company, Naspers, and its Amsterdam-based subsidiary, Prosus.
Tencent’s struggles and global tech uncertainty weigh on Africa’s most valuable company, Naspers.
Naspers has invested $1.2 billion to repurchase 5.38 million shares over the past five months, enhancing shareholder value and reaffirming financial stability.
His 0.76% stake in Prosus dropped $73 million, while his 0.93% stake in Naspers lost $39.6 million.
Having led Naspers from 2014 until his departure in September 2023, van Dijk continues to benefit from his 0.24 percent stake in the global conglomerate.
Despite market volatility, Naspers’ stock has shown resilience this year, consistently delivering value to investors.
This highlights the group's strong financial performance and strategic execution under Bekker's leadership.