South African executive Peter Mountford pockets $1.2-million salary in 2023
Mountford’s compensation package demonstrates a remarkable increase from the previous year’s total of $0.96 million.
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7 companies owned by South African real estate tycoon Stephen Brookes
From affordable housing to energy solutions, delve into Brookes’ multi-millionaire league status and his commitment to community empowerment and philanthropy.
Namibian tycoon Koos Brandt made $20 million in 2023 from Capricorn shares
Brandt, who stepped down as chairman of Capricorn in 2017, owns an 18.5-percent stake in the Windhoek-based investment firm.
Zimbabwean businessman John Moxon made nearly $100 million in 2023
Moxon, who played a pivotal role in transforming Meikles Limited into one of Zimbabwe’s leading conglomerates, owns a 10.8-percent stake in the group.
South African executive Peter Wharton-Hood pockets $1.1-million salary in 2023
Wharton-Hood, the group’s CEO since Sept. 2020, saw a notable 16.6-percent increase in his 2023 compensation package.
Hitesh Anadkat, one of Malawi’s richest men, rakes in $105 million in 2023
Anadkat holds a 35.51-percent stake in FMB Capital, or 872,924,575 ordinary shares.
South African exec Reeza Isaacs earns $1.9-million salary at Woolworths in 2023
The compensation package underscores Isaacs’ indispensable commitment and prowess as a seasoned executive in the global retail industry.
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.
7 companies linked to South African businesswoman Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa
Taking the reins at Naspers South Africa in 2019, Mahanyele-Dabengwa, the first Black and female CEO, spearheaded the digital transformation strategy.
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.
4 companies linked to South African tycoon Kennedy Bungane
From leading multimillion-dollar deals to steering diverse companies, Bungane’s strategic brilliance leaves an indelible mark on banking, energy, and investments.
South African executive Eric Smuts earns $1-million salary from Nampak in 2023
Smuts — who stepped down as CEO of Nampak on April 20, 2023 — received a compensation package comprising a base salary of R4.73 million ($0.256 million)
Botswana tycoon Farouk Ismail sees $3.4 million eroded from Choppies stake in 2023
Despite the plunge, Ismail continues to stand out as a top figure on the Botswana Stock Exchange.
7 companies owned by South African mining tycoon Sipho Nkosi
From Eyesizwe Holdings to Tronox Holdings, witness the enduring impact of Nkosi’s legacy on business, social development, and inclusive economic practices.
South African tycoon Laurie Dippenaar gained $59 million in 2023 from FirstRand
Presently, Dippenaar holds a 1.76-percent stake in FirstRand, to 98,726,988 shares — this stake makes him one of South Africa’s leading investors.
6 companies linked to South African business executive Anthony Leeming
From Sun International to Emperors Palace and the diversified Peermont Group, witness the transformative influence of Leeming in shaping the hospitality industry.