Swazi billionaire Natie Kirsh’s fortune plunges, losing over $500 million
The majority of Kirsh’s investments are held within his conglomerate, Kirsh Group.
South Africa
South African billionaire Nicky Oppenheimer hit by $120-million loss in 5 days
Despite the decrease in net worth, Oppenheimer’s fortune of $9.28 billion makes him the 235th richest man globally.
Kanye West’s Yeezy sneakers return for second sale amid high demand
In May, Adidas announced its decision to sell off the inventory of Yeezy sneakers created in partnership with West.
Gail Kelly: South African-born exec and first female CEO of a major Australian bank
Gail Kelly’s career reached new heights when she was appointed the first female CEO of a major Australian bank, the revered St. George Bank, in 2002.
South African businessman Adrian Gore bags $81.6 million from Discovery stake
Gore owns a 7.38-percent stake in Discovery, or 48,599,758 ordinary shares.
Mxolisi Mgojo: South African tycoon with $4.8 million in Exxaro shares
Under Mgojo’s leadership, Exxaro Resources attained unprecedented heights.
Johann Rupert’s wealth slump could shake Africa’s richest ranking
The decline in Rupert’s fortune and the surge in Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s net worth set the stage for a potential shift in the rankings of Africa’s richest individuals.
Gus Attridge gains $55 million from investment in Aspen
Attridge, Aspen’s group chief advisor who ranks as one of South Africa’s richest businessmen, owns a 4.26-percent stake in the pharma company.
7 companies owned by South African billionaire Saltzman family
Billionaires.Africa has identified seven companies with direct or indirect interests associated with the Saltzman family.
South African tycoon Barry Swartzberg rakes in $10-million gain on JSE
Swartzberg’s stake in Discovery has increased from $205.01 million on July 5 to $215.05 million.
South African tycoon Jonathan Jawno faces $106-million stock wipeout
As a founding member of Transaction Capital, Jawno holds a significant 9.59-percent stake in the investment holding.
7 companies linked to South African tycoon Christopher Seabrooke
As a director of firms like Brait and Transaction Capital Limited, Seabrooke leverages his expertise to navigate and drive growth for companies.
South African tycoon Piet Mouton rakes in $84.1 million as Capitec Bank stake surpasses $640 million
Mouton presently owns 5.78 percent of Capitec Bank, or 6,685,622 shares.
Internet group partly owned by South African billionaire Koos Bekker to sell part of PayU for $610 million
Bekker’s 0.74-percent stake in Prosus is worth a staggering €1.013 billion ($1.11 billion) at the time of writing.
Meet 48-year-old South African executive who owns $12-million share in world’s largest mining company
Nagle’s journey from a young team member to the CEO of the world’s largest mining company inspires aspiring business leaders worldwide.
5 companies owned by South African-born billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong
South African-born billionaire Soon-Shiong is a force to be reckoned with in the global healthcare arena.