Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe lost $600 million in 2023
The decline in his net worth is closely tied to the sustained downturn in the market value of his 40.37-percent stake in African Rainbow Minerals (ARM).
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South African billionaire Saltzman family gains $131.2 million in 65 days
Lynette and Ivan Saltzman own a beneficial 35.12-percent stake in the Gauteng-based Dis-Chem Pharmacies.
South African billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong’s net worth soars above $10 billion
Soon-Shiong’s financial resurgence throughout this year highlights his business skills and significant influence in healthcare and biotechnology.
This Week In Review: A Snapshot of African Wealth Dynamics — Peters Expands Global Footprint, Mauritius Sees Passing of Legend (Dec. 25 to 29)
From Peters’ ace move in Mozambique to Johann Rupert’s claim of the title of Africa’s richest man, it has been an interesting week in African wealth.
Johann Rupert reemerges as Africa’s richest man in latest Forbes ranking
While Forbes positions Rupert as the richest man in Africa, with a net worth of $10.2 billion, Bloomberg’s estimations paint a different picture.
South African billionaire Ivan Glasenberg faces $254-million wealth loss in 2023
The $254-million year-to-date decline in his wealth is attributed to the sustained dip in the market value of his stake in Glencore.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker loses $67 million in 41 days
Bekker’s stake in Naspers valued at $315.8 million on Nov. 15, have declined to $248.86 million at the time of writing.
Meet South African tycoon Siza Mzimela: The first Black woman to start an airline
Mzimela’s audacious step into entrepreneurship came in 2015 when she founded Fly Blue Crane.
South Africa’s second-richest man Nicky Oppenheimer hits $1.7 billion in gains in 2023
His fortune has climbed from $8.03 billion to $9.75 billion since Jan. 1.
Patrice Motsepe-linked bank targets $4.9 billion in unclaimed benefits in South Africa
Motsepe-backed TymeBank targets unclaimed benefits, fueling its drive to dominate South Africa’s financial landscape.
South African tycoon Michiel Le Roux gains $70.1 million from Capitec Bank
Le Roux presently owns an 11.39-percent stake in Capitec Bank. This stake makes him one of the richest men on the continent.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe rides high as net worth hits $2.5 billion
Now holding the 1,264th spot globally, Motsepe’s wealth is primarily sourced from a fortune built in the mining industry.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert gains $1.1 billion in 13 days
Rupert’s net worth, now standing at $12.6 billion, reflects an increase from $11.5 billion nearly two weeks ago.
6 companies owned by South African real estate tycoon Steven Herring
With decades of experience and a portfolio exceeding $160 million, Herring ranks as one of the leading figures on the African business scene.
7 companies owned by South African tycoon Giovanni Ravazzotti
Ravazzotti’s journey, marked by resilience and foresight, shaped the success of Italtile, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange since 1992.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese makes $122 million from Shoprite shares
Wiese owns an 11.5-percent stake in the leading supermarket chain, or 68,083,200 ordinary shares.