South African billionaire Ivan Glasenberg’s fortune grows $120 million in a week
In recent times, Glencore shares are up 1.4 percent, rising from £4.28 ($5.39) on March 21 to £4.34 ($5.47) at the time of drafting this report.
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Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe may join $2.9-billion bid for DStv owner
If successful, this collaboration could propel Motsepe into the ownership ranks of MultiChoice Group, further diversifying his holdings in South Africa’s leading companies.
South African billionaire Saltzman family’s Dis-Chem stake gains $21 million
The $21.08-million increase in the market value of the Saltzman family’s stake in Dis-Chem solidifies their position as significant investors on the JSE.
South African billionaire Nicky Oppenheimer’s net worth climbs to $10.7 billion
With a current net worth of $10.7 billion, Oppenheimer ranks 223rd on the global wealth list.
South African billionaire Stephen Saad gains $49 million as Aspen shares soar
This increase cements Saad’s position in the South African business scene, placing him among the leading investors on the JSE.
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 Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert’s Remgro posts $1.3-billion half-year revenue
Ranked as Africa’s second-richest man and South Africa’s wealthiest individual, Rupert maintains significant control over Remgro Limited.
Tech stock pullback leads to $300-million wealth loss for America’s second-richest Black billionaire
The recent downturn has also impacted Steward’s year-to-date wealth gains, which have now decreased to $667 million, according to data retrieved from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe to receive $28.8 million from ARM
The $28.8-million interim dividend will be deposited into Patrice Motsepe’s bank account on Mon., April 8, 2024.
South African billionaire Ivan Glasenberg’s wealth surges by $510 million in 34 days
Despite recording substantial year-to-date losses totaling $687 million, Glasenberg’s recent ascent in wealth has been notable.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux’s stake in Capitec hits $1.5 billion
The recent surge in the lender’s share price comes on the heels of its recent acquisition of a majority stake in Cyprus-based digital non-bank consumer lender, Avafin
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux’s Capitec raises stake in Cyprus-based Avafin
Capitec Bank, founded two decades ago by Michiel Le Roux, Jannie Mouton, and Riaan Stassen, has evolved into a globally renowned banking brand.
Startup backed by South billionaire Koos Bekker’s Naspers secures $16 million from Standard Bank
The recent funding from Standard Bank is a significant milestone toward achieving this goal and transforming auto financing for traditionally underserved demographics.
South Africa’s second-richest man Nicky Oppenheimer gains $200 million in 12 days
With his current fortune of $10.5 billion, Oppenheimer claims the 229th spot on the global list of the wealthiest individuals.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert’s fortune surges to $14.1 billion
The $600-million recent surge in his fortune is linked to the performance of Rupert’s 9.14-percent stake in Richemont.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s ARM reports $157.8 million in earnings
Headline earnings plummeted by 43 percent, falling from R5.17 billion ($275.5 million) in the first half of 2023 to R2.96 billion ($157.8 million) in the same period of 2024.