South African billionaire Christo Wiese takes $66.3-million hit on Shoprite stake
Despite this setback, Wiese remains a prominent figure among JSE investors and retains his position as one of Africa’s wealthiest businessmen.
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Christo Wiese-backed Shoprite joins retailers investing $125 million in startups every five years
Shoprite Holdings is partially owned by South African billionaire Christo Wiese, who holds an 11.63-percent stake in the retailer.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Shoprite employee trust pays out $27 million in two years
Established in May 2022, the SET is a non-vesting, perpetual trust funded with 40 million Shoprite Checkers shares valued at R8.9 billion ($478.07 million).
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s stake in Shoprite falls below $900 million
After a brief rise in February-March, his stake in Shoprite has declined by more than $60 million, dipping below $900 million.
Shoprite backed by South African billionaire Christo Wiese takes lead on climate, water issues in retail
Shoprite, boasting more than 2,900 stores across Africa, is partly owned by South African billionaire Christo Wiese, who holds an 11.63-percent stake in the retailer.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese gains $46.9 million from Shoprite shares
The recent multimillion-dollar increase in the market value of his stake can be attributed to increased investors’ interest in the retail giant.
South African executive Pieter Engelbrecht leads Shoprite to $6.3 billion in half-year sales
Since taking the helm in January 2017, Engelbrecht has continued to enhance the legacy established by his predecessor, Whitey Basson.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese returns to diamond mining roots
The 82-year-old South African businessman’s journey in the diamond industry began in 1976 when he purchased a mine along the Orange River.
Shoprite backed by South African tycoon Christo Wiese secures $64 million from Standard Bank
The funding, part of Shoprite’s ongoing expansion initiative, is set to address the anticipated volume and logistics demands for the next decade.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s stake in Shoprite slumps by $50 million
Wiese owns an 11.5-percent stake in the leading supermarket chain, which translates to a total of 68,083,200 ordinary shares in the group.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese faces $54.7-million loss from Shoprite stake
Wiese’s holdings in Shoprite amount to an 11.58-percent stake, valued at more than $920 million.
6 companies linked to South African businessman Whitey Basson
From transforming Shoprite into a retail giant to reshaping the grocery market, Basson’s enduring impact reverberates across various sectors.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese loses $46 million from investment in Shoprite
Wiese’s holdings in Shoprite amount to an 11.58-percent stake, valued at over $780 million.
Shoprite, linked to South African billionaire Christo Wiese, sees profits soar to $308 million
Wiese, an influential figure in the retail sector, holds an 11.58-percent stake in Shoprite, valued at over $900 million.
Whitey Basson: South African tycoon who turned Shoprite into a retail giant
Basson’s tenure at the helm of Shoprite marked a remarkable era that redefined the retail landscape through innovative strategies.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s stake in Shoprite jumps by $100 million
Wiese, a South African billionaire who played an instrumental role in Shoprite’s growth, owns 11.63 percent of the company.