Naspers, led by South African billionaire Koos Bekker, faces setback as profits slump below $10 billion
The majority of Bekker’s fortune stems from his 0.85-percent stake in Naspers and another 0.72-percent stake in Prosus.
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South African tycoon Jonathan Jawno’s Transaction Capital faces $1.1-billion market cap plunge in 2023
Jawno owns a significant 9.59-percent stake in Transaction Capital, or 72,667,000 ordinary shares.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux rakes in $120 million, stake in Capitec surpasses $1-billion mark
This latest $120-million surge in Le Roux’s stake solidifies his position as one of Africa’s wealthiest individuals.
South African billionaire Ivan Glasenberg rakes in $310 million in just two weeks
This notable increase in Ivan Glasenberg’s net worth can be directly attributed to the recent performance of his 9 percent stake in Glencore.
Scandal-plagued South African billionaire Markus Jooste faces arrest as German court takes action
This comes weeks after Jooste failed to appear in court, marking his first criminal charge since the collapse of Steinhoff.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe gains $200 million in 19 days
Motsepe remains one of Africa’s wealthiest businessmen and retains the title of the richest Southern African Black billionaire.
Four assets that make South African billionaire Johann Rupert Africa’s richest man
With an impressive global ranking of 145 among the world’s wealthiest people, Rupert has constructed a diverse investment portfolio.
Prosus N.V., led by South African billionaire Koos Bekker, braces for profit slump
Founded in 1997 under Bekker’s leadership, Prosus has grown into one of the world’s largest technology investors.
South Africa’s second-richest man Nicky Oppenheimer gains $120 million in 19 days
The recent increase in Oppenheimer’s net worth can be attributed to the performance of his private equity investments.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese secures green light for lawsuit to reclaim wine estate
This approval comes nearly two years after Wiese initiated legal proceedings against the disgraced tycoon.
South African billionaire Stephen Saad rakes in $132 million as Aspen shares skyrocket
With a net worth of $1.2 billion, Saad’s 12.5-percent stake in Aspen Pharmacare accounts for a significant portion of his wealth.
South African billionaire Ivan Glasenberg set to acquire Italian bicycle maker, Pinarello
Glasenberg ranks among the world’s richest individuals, ranking 283rd on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux faces $251-million loss as Capitec Bank shares decline
Despite the decline in the market value of his stake in the bank, Le Roux remains one of the wealthiest businessmen in South Africa.
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe-linked TymeBank surpasses 7 million customers
TymeBank is a South African digital-only bank controlled by Africa’s first Black billionaire.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker loses $26.4 million as Naspers shares decline
Bekker is one of the richest businessmen in South Africa and the entire African continent.
Billionaire Christo Wiese-linked retailer files for Dutch court approval for debt restructuring
Wiese-linked retailer Steinhoff files for Dutch court approval for debt restructuring as it looks to regain stability.