Johann Rupert’s wealth slump could shake Africa’s richest ranking
The decline in Rupert’s fortune and the surge in Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s net worth set the stage for a potential shift in the rankings of Africa’s richest individuals.
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7 companies owned by South African billionaire Saltzman family
Billionaires.Africa has identified seven companies with direct or indirect interests associated with the Saltzman family.
South African billionaire-led firm to snap up Viagra and others for $280 million
Aspen Pharmacare is a branded pharmaceutical company.
Internet group partly owned by South African billionaire Koos Bekker to sell part of PayU for $610 million
Bekker’s 0.74-percent stake in Prosus is worth a staggering €1.013 billion ($1.11 billion) at the time of writing.
South Africa’s second-richest man Nicky Oppenheimer nears $10-billion net worth, surpasses $1.3-billion YTD gains
The driving force behind Oppenheimer’s wealth gains lies in his private equity investments.
5 companies linked to South African billionaire banker Michiel Le Roux
As the holder of an 11.39-percent ownership stake in Capitec Bank, comprising 13,190,043 ordinary shares, Le Roux is among the continent’s richest individuals.
Patrice Motsepe’s mining empire suffers $1.1-billion market value wipeout in 2023
The $1.1-billion market value wipeout also impacted Motsepe’s net worth, bringing it below $2.4 billion earlier this year.
Alan Pullinger, CEO of Africa’s largest bank, gains $3.8 million in 57 days
Pullinger owns a minority shareholding of approximately 0.1 percent in FirstRand.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s net worth rebounds with $200-million surge
Motsepe’s substantial stake of 89,092,411 ordinary shares in ARM constitutes most of his current $2.6-billion fortune.
South African billionaire Saltzman family faces $54 million loss in 83 days
Lynette and Ivan Saltzman, who established Dis-Chem Pharmacies in 1978, presently hold a beneficial 35.15-percent stake in the healthcare giant.
Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert’s Reinet posts $81-million net asset value plunge in Q1
Rupert holds a 24.9-percent stake in Reinet Investments, contributing to his status as Africa’s richest man.
Shoprite, linked to South African billionaire Christo Wiese, expects sales to surpass $12 billion
Wiese’s 11.63-percent stake in Shoprite is worth $952 million, cementing his position as one of the leading investors on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
South African tycoon Stephen Brookes suffers $5-million loss from Balwin stake
Brookes owns a 36.08-percent stake in Balwin Properties.
South African-born billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong’s net worth soars by $260 million
This upswing has propelled his fortune above the $9.3-billion mark, solidifying his position as one of Africa’s richest billionaires.
5 companies owned by South African billionaire Koos Bekker
Bekker ranks as one of Africa’s richest billionaires.
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s ARC acquires minority stake in GoSolr, boosting solar energy push
With this latest acquisition, ARC reinforces its commitment to building a greener future.