South African billionaire Koos Bekker is $400 million richer in 25 days
The $400-million surge in his fortune is attributed to the performance of his investment portfolio, which includes stakes Prosus N.V. and Naspers.
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South African billionaire Saltzman family sells head office in $25.5-million deal
By owning these critical assets outright, Dis-Chem aims to enhance its operational efficiency and ensure long-term strategic stability.
South African billionaire Ivan Glasenberg loses $860 million in just 24 days
The $860-million year-to-date wealth loss is attributed to the sustained dip in the market value of his 9.81 percent stake in Glencore.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert’s Richemont hits $6.1 billion in Q3 sales
Rupert’s wealth skyrockets to $12 billion as Richemont’s sales surpass expectations.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s bank targets $1-billion valuation
The bank is eyeing substantial funding of up to $100 million in a Series-D round.
South African multimillionaire Saltzman family suffers $22-million loss from Dis-Chem stake
The market value of the Saltzman family’s joint stake in Dis-Chem Pharmacies has declined from $487.7 million on Jan. 1 to $465.61 million.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert gains $800 million in single day
The recent increase in his wealth figures, driven by a sharp rise in Richemont’s share price, trimmed his year-to-date losses to $442 million.
TymeBank, backed by billionaire Patrice Motsepe, achieves first-ever profit milestone
Motsepe, the influential owner with a substantial stake in TymeBank, emphasized the bank’s appeal to a more affluent consumer market.
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe-linked insurer eyes India for growth
India’s economy is growing nearly five times faster than South Africa’s.
South African billionaire Ivan Glasenberg suffers $389-million loss in first weeks of 2024
Glasenberg’s wealth is derived from his 9.81-percent stake in Glencore, a Swiss multinational commodity trading and mining company.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe makes $100 million in first two weeks of 2024
Despite a 10-percent plunge in the market value of Motsepe’s 40-percent stake in ARM, the surge in his net worth is linked to the revaluation of private investments.
South Africa’s richest man has now lost over $600 million so far in 2024
The key factor behind the plunge in Johann Rupert’s fortune is the recent decline in the market value of his 10.18-percent stake in Richemont.
Koos Bekker-led Naspers boosts South Africa investments ahead of Amazon’s entry
Naspers South Africa CEO Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa affirmed the group’s commitment to fortify its businesses in anticipation of Amazon’s impending entry.
Patrice Motsepe’s ARM faces setback as court refuses appeal on diesel rebates dispute
The court decision impacts the ARM-Glencore joint venture’s financial standing.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux gains $104.5 million in 2023
Since its inception, Le Roux has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of the financial services industry throughout Africa.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker records $300-million wealth loss in 2023
Navigating headwinds: Bekker’s Prosus N.V. stake takes a hit amid industry disruptions.