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.
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Shoprite backed by South African tycoon Christo Wiese secures $64 million from Standard Bank
The funding, part of Shoprite’s ongoing expansion initiative, is set to address the anticipated volume and logistics demands for the next decade.
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.
Backed by South Africa’s richest man, Seacom eyes deals in East and West Africa
Seacom CEO Alpheus Mangale revealed the company’s growth strategy, highlighting the crucial role of acquisitions in its expansion plans.
Laurence Rapp-led Vukile raises $18.9 million for deals in Spain and South Africa
The move is aimed at fortifying the fund’s balance sheet, providing it with increased financial flexibility for potential acquisitions in both South Africa and Spain.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert sees $1.05-billion surge in net worth
The recent increase in Rupert’s fortune is linked to the performance of his 9.14-percent stake in Richemont.
Companies owned by South Africa’s second-richest man Nicky Oppenheimer
The South African billionaire investor is renowned for his global investments in Africa, Asia, the United States, and Europe.
South African-British billionaire Clive Calder gains $100 million in just 2 days
The recent $100-million surge in Calder’s fortune, pushing his year-to-date wealth gains to $250 million is tied to the performance of his privately owned assets.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux gains $100 million within 24 hours
The recent uptick in his fortune can be attributed to the performance of his 11.39-percent stake in Capitec Bank.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert gains $500 million in just 9 days
Rupert has cemented his status as South Africa’s richest individual, maintaining his lead over fellow South African magnate Nicky Oppenheimer.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s stake in Shoprite slumps by $50 million
Wiese owns an 11.5-percent stake in the leading supermarket chain, which translates to a total of 68,083,200 ordinary shares in the group.
South African billionaire Ivan Glasenberg loses $490 million in 6 days
Ranked 318th among the world’s wealthiest, Glasenberg has slipped from 302nd since Feb. 3.
Companies owned by South African-British billionaire Clive Calder
With a net worth of $6.98 billion, Calder stands among Africa’s influential figures, residing in the Cayman Islands.
South African-British billionaire Clive Calder gains $150 million in 2024
The recent $150-million surge in Calder’s fortune builds on his success in 2023 when his wealth climbed from $5.6 billion to $6.83 billion.
Companies owned by London-based South African billionaire Manfred Gorvy
Billionaires.Africa highlights companies linked to Gorvy, showcasing his diverse and impactful business portfolio.
South African tycoon Ivan Saltzman sells $75.15 million worth of Dis-Chem shares
The sell-off, a routine measure to trim his stakes in the leading group, follows Saltzman’s decision to step down as the CEO in June 2023.