Led by South Africa exec Roy Bagattini, Woolworths posts $107 million in half-year revenue
Despite the impressive revenue growth, Woolworths encountered supply chain disruptions that impacted sales during the 26-week period.
South Africa
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux loses $85 million from Capitec stake
Le Roux owns an 11.39-percent stake in Capitec Bank, making him one of the richest men on the continent.
‘Please Call Me’ inventor Nkosana Makate faces setback as Vodacom rejects $1.5-billion payment
Concerns were raised about the potential negative consequences on employees, shareholders, public finances, network investment, coverage, and social programs.
South African tycoon Fleetwood Grobler-led Sasol posts $7.1-billion half-year revenue
The macroeconomic environment, characterized by weaker oil and petrochemical prices, unstable product demand, and continued inflationary pressure, impacted Sasol’s performance.
Billionaire Patrice Motsepe donates $1.55 million to alleviate student debt in South Africa
Motsepe, who achieved the status of Africa’s first Black billionaire in 2008 through success in the mining industry, has consistently been a dedicated philanthropist.
Patrice Motsepe’s stake in ARM declines by $137 million
Motsepe, Africa’s first Black billionaire and a prominent South African tycoon, holds a 45.9-percent stake in ARM, or 89,905,401 shares.
South African tycoon Vivian Reddy reveals $1.55-million annual spend on diesel
Reddy, renowned for his transformative Oceans Mall Umhlanga venture, estimated an annual expenditure of nearly $1.55 million solely on diesel to counter the disruptions caused by power outages.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese loses $30 million from Shoprite stake
Wiese holds a 10.67-percent stake in Shoprite, equivalent to 63,110,920 shares valued at over $850 million.
South African tech tycoon Zak Calisto loses $26 million from Karooooo stake
Calisto, who founded Karooooo in 2001 to provide stolen car recovery services in South Africa, holds a 74.73-percent stake in the company.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe suffers $100-million loss
Despite the recent setback, Motsepe retains his position as the wealthiest Black individual in Southern Africa.
South African exec Kennedy Bungane-led African Bank acquires Sasfin Bank’s unit in $166-million deal
Under the leadership of Kennedy Bungane, African Bank Limited has experienced massive growth, becoming one of the fastest-growing financial services providers in South Africa.
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.
Moroccan tycoon Lamia Tazi’s Sothema strikes major deal to boost healthcare in Mauritania
Sothema and CAMEC: Collaborative commitment to addressing healthcare challenges in Mauritania/
Led by South African Ackerman family, Pick ‘n Pay plans $210-million rights issue, listing of Boxer
Pick ‘n Pay announces plans for a rights issue to raise up to R4 billion ($210 million) and the listing of its discount grocery chain, Boxer.
South African tycoon Neal Froneman-led Sibanye suffers $2.52-billion impairment
Froneman, instrumental in driving Sibanye’s transformation into a leading producer of platinum, palladium, and gold, presently holds a 0.3-percent stake in the group.
Bernard Berson drives Bidcorp to record-breaking $6.04-billion half-year revenue
Berson, who has been the CEO of Bidcorp since 2016, commended the exceptional revenue figures and financial performance.