Meet South African tycoon Siza Mzimela: The first Black woman to start an airline
Mzimela’s audacious step into entrepreneurship came in 2015 when she founded Fly Blue Crane.
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South Africa’s second-richest man Nicky Oppenheimer hits $1.7 billion in gains in 2023
His fortune has climbed from $8.03 billion to $9.75 billion since Jan. 1.
Patrice Motsepe-linked bank targets $4.9 billion in unclaimed benefits in South Africa
Motsepe-backed TymeBank targets unclaimed benefits, fueling its drive to dominate South Africa’s financial landscape.
South African tycoon Jannie Mouton gains $31 million in 6 days from Capitec Bank
Mouton is renowned for co-founding Capitec Bank with Michiel Le Roux, and Riaan Stassen.
10 companies owned by South African billionaire Jonathan Oppenheimer
Track his ventures as he continues the extraordinary entrepreneurial legacy of the South African billionaire Oppenheimer family.
South African tycoon Michiel Le Roux gains $70.1 million from Capitec Bank
Le Roux presently owns an 11.39-percent stake in Capitec Bank. This stake makes him one of the richest men on the continent.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe rides high as net worth hits $2.5 billion
Now holding the 1,264th spot globally, Motsepe’s wealth is primarily sourced from a fortune built in the mining industry.
South African exec Sam Ngumeni earns $5.3-million salary from Woolworths in 2023
Woolworths rewards Ngumeni’s pivotal role with an impressive increase, mirroring the company’s stellar financial year.
South African tycoon Gus Attridge gains nearly $8 million in 16 days
Attridge, Aspen’s group chief advisor who ranks as one of JSE’s richest investors, owns a 4.26-percent stake in the pharma group.
7 companies owned by South African businessman John Copelyn
Discover his pivotal role in companies like Montauk, HCI, Southern Sun, and more.
South African tycoon Pieter Boone receives $1.3-million salary from Pick ‘n Pay in 2023
During his tenure, Pick ‘n Pay achieved remarkable milestones, with gross profit rising from R18.40 billion ($1 billion) in 2022 to R20.94 billion ($1.14 billion) in 2023.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert gains $1.1 billion in 13 days
Rupert’s net worth, now standing at $12.6 billion, reflects an increase from $11.5 billion nearly two weeks ago.
6 companies owned by South African businessman Gareth Ackerman
Beyond leading one of Africa’s retail giants, Ackerman’s investments make him one of South Africa’s wealthiest business leaders.
Leeming-led group seals $400-million deal to acquire Emperors Palace owner
To fund this strategic acquisition, Sun International is opting for a strategic infusion of new debt.
South African accountant Terence Nombembe assumes director role at Nedbank
Nombembe’s appointment comes at a pivotal juncture for the South African banking sector, grappling with challenges posed by rising inflation and economic uncertainty.
6 companies owned by South African real estate tycoon Steven Herring
With decades of experience and a portfolio exceeding $160 million, Herring ranks as one of the leading figures on the African business scene.