Mary Vilakazi-led FirstRand flags extra UK provision risk
FirstRand warns of a possible extra UK provision as tensions rise with the Financial Conduct Authority.
Southern Africa
South African investors Kumalo, Oved eye new AI deals after Optasia win
LLH Capital trims its holding in Optasia’s R6.5bn IPO and lines up a fresh push into AI and fintech across Africa.
Swazi billionaire Natie Kirsh sees $710 million drop in wealth
Swazi billionaire Natie Kirsh’s fortune has fallen by $710 million to $9.69 billion as weaker asset valuations hit his global retail and real estate holdings.
Jonathan Oppenheimer calls for urgent red tape cuts in South Africa
Jonathan Oppenheimer urges South Africa to cut red tape and empower small businesses to drive growth.
South African tycoon Niall Lynch gains $10 million from Motus
South African tycoon Niall Lynch’s Motus stake rises above $31 million as shares climb 50% on renewed investor confidence and global expansion.
Patrice Motsepe’s ARM shuts Beeshoek mine, 622 workers to lose jobs
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s ARM shuts Beeshoek mine after ArcelorMittal ends iron ore purchases.
Vodacom settles with ‘Please Call Me’ inventor Nkosana Makate after $1.5-billion standoff
Vodacom confirmed that its board approved the agreement on Nov. 4 and said the financial impact will be reflected in its half-year results due Nov. 10.
South African tycoon Khudusela Pitje’s GX Capital lands $43 million from Standard Bank
New GX Capital secures $43 million from Standard Bank to scale renewable power, storage, water and gas projects.
Sergio Tati’s Anda gets $3.5 million to transform Angola’s motorcycle transport
Angolan startup Anda, co-founded by entrepreneur Sergio Tati, raised €3 million ($3.5 million) to formalize and finance the country’s motorcycle taxis.
South African billionaire Johann Rupert loses $800 million as Richemont faces EU fine, market slump
South African billionaire Johann Rupert’s fortune drops by $800 million as Richemont faces an EU antitrust fine and cooling luxury demand.
Christo Wiese-linked Pepkor completes $98.2 million purchase of Retailability brands
Pepkor, linked to Christo Wiese, completes $98.2 million acquisition of Retailability brands, expanding across Southern Africa.
8 businesses owned by South African multimillionaire Iqbal Survé
South African entrepreneur Dr Iqbal Survé turned a tiny seed-capital investment into a sprawling holding company that spans media, technology, fishing, healthcare and events
Zimbabwean businessman Lovemore Kurotwi loses $3.6 million court battle
Zimbabwean businessman Lovemore Kurotwi loses Supreme Court appeal over $3.6 million Canadile Miners funds.
Sim Tshabalala-led Standard Bank expands in Angola, eyes global markets
Standard Bank secures JPMorgan approval in Angola, boosting cross-border trade access and expanding global reach.
South African tycoon Stephen Saad’s Aspen stake loses $18 million
Stephen Saad’s Aspen stake drops $18 million as shares fall 5.45% in 16 days, deepening losses for South Africa’s largest drugmaker.
South African tycoon Stephen Saad’s Aspen wins $29 million settlement
Stephen Saad’s Aspen wins $29 million settlement in mRNA production dispute, boosting investor confidence after a tough fiscal year.