Richemont to divest YNAP to Mytheresa for $609.7 million
This strategic move follows Richemont’s efforts to enhance YNAP's profitability in the fiercely competitive online luxury retail market.
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South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux’s Capitec Bank reports $369.4-million half-year profit
This rise from R4.69 billion ($270.22 million) in the same period last year highlights Capitec Bank’s resilience in a tough global economy.
TymeBank, backed by Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe, hits 10-million-customer milestone
The bank, backed by Motsepe, has rapidly expanded since its launch in 2019, transforming the financial landscape in South Africa and beyond.
South African tycoon Stephen Brookes gains $2.3 million from Balwin stake in 10 days
Real estate mogul Stephen Brookes, the founder and the largest shareholder of Balwin Properties, owns 36.08 percent of the Johannesburg-based property developer.
Prosus, linked to South African billionaire Koos Bekker, offloads $743 million worth of Trip.com shares
Prosus N.V. has grown into a leading global consumer Internet group. The transaction gives Prosus liquidity to focus on higher-growth areas in its portfolio.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux's Capitec Bank stake soars above $2.2 billion
Le Roux's stake in Capitec Bank has increased by $95.3 million in just two weeks, reflecting significant gains.
South African billionaire Johann Rupert’s Richemont seals acquisition of Italian jewelry brand
The move expands Richemont’s “Jewellery Maisons” division, which includes brands like Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels.
South African billionaire Nicky Oppenheimer’s wealth surges by $1.43 billion in 2024
Oppenheimer’s net worth has risen from $9.85 billion at the start of the year to $11.3 billion, solidifying his place among the world’s wealthiest individuals.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe to receive $45.2-million dividend from ARM
The dividend payout reflects a 25-percent decrease from the R1.08-billion ($60.3 million) dividend he received the previous year.
