
Cobus Stofberg: The South African businessman with $114 million stake in media giant Naspers
Cobus Stofberg’s $114 million stake in Naspers highlights his role in building Africa’s top media and tech companies.
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.
This upswing follows a period of steady gains for Bekker, with his Naspers holdings increasing by $36.75 million between April 17 and 25.
This gain solidifies Bekker’s position as a prominent South African business leader and a top investor on the JSE.
Naspers stays bullish on the future, reaffirming its focus on boosting shareholder value through ongoing share buybacks.