South African mogul Christo Wiese-linked Pepkor posts $2.4 billion half-year revenue
In 2014, South African billionaire Christo Wiese sold Pepkor to Steinhoff International in exchange for a 20 percent stake in Steinhoff.
Southern Africa
Bravura Sets the Record Straight: Rebuttal to Inaccurate Claims in Zimbabwean Mail
Bravura clarifies that the Kamativi Lithium Tailings Project, launched in December 2021, is progressing steadily despite encountering regulatory hurdles and global economic challenges.
South African tycoon Adrian Gore’s Discovery stake surges $22.1 million
This follows a $14 million loss recorded between April 30 and May 14, when his stake dropped from R10.49 billion ($571.56 million) to R10.24 billion ($557.54 million).
Laurie Dippenaar’s FirstRand secures $250 million IFC green housing loan
The funding consists of a $200 million direct loan from IFC and up to $50 million mobilized through the managed co-lending portfolio program.
South African real estate mogul Michael Georgiou sells $3.1 million stake in Accelerate
According to a statement released by the Accelerate Property Fund, Georgiou sold 107 million shares, which were subsequently seized by Investec.
South African tycoon Stephen Brookes’ property firm secures land for $108 million KZN estate
Stephen Brookes, a South African real estate magnate, remains the company’s largest shareholder, holding a 36.08 percent stake.
South African businessman Jens Montanana leads Datatec to $5.5 billion revenue
Jens Montanana also acknowledged the challenges faced by Logicalis Latin America, specifically in Argentina and Brazil, which hampered its financial performance.
South African Ackerman family gives up control of Pick n Pay after challenging year
The Ackerman family, led by Gareth Ackerman, currently holds a combined 25.53 percent stake (124,677,238 shares).
South African billionaire Stephen Saad loses $28 million in one week
This follows a gain of $32.2 million recorded between April 23 and May 1, when his stake increased from $654.18 million to $686.41 million.
Angolan businessman Agostinho Kapaia’s group awarded $1.3 billion in contracts over 2 years
Marques, in a letter to President João Lourenço, criticized the award to the Opaia Europa and IDC consortium, both owned by Kapaia.
South African executive Gary Nagle-led Glencore to pay Nigeria $50-million ‘settlement’ penalty
Glencore’s legal troubles are wide-ranging. In May 2022, the company settled investigations in the U.S., U.K., and Brazil for $1.5 billion, with $1.06 billion going to U.S. and Brazilian authorities.
Botswana-based mogul Jonathan Gibson’s Chobe declares $5.29-million dividend
The board recommended a final dividend of BWP71.88 million ($5.29 million), translating to BWP0.8 ($0.059) per share, according to a recent update.
South African tycoon Giovanni Ravazzotti makes $9 million from Italtile stake
The recent rise in Italtile’s share price strengthens Giovanni Ravazzotti’s position as a major investor on the JSE.
South African executive Fani Titi leads Investec to record $2.65-billion revenue
Under Fani Titi’s leadership since March 2020, Investec has demonstrated resilience and growth despite challenging market conditions.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker gains $32.6 million from Naspers stake in 28 days
This upswing follows a period of steady gains for Bekker, with his Naspers holdings increasing by $36.75 million between April 17 and 25.
South African tycoon Gus Attridge rakes in $6.2 million from Aspen shares
This follows a $12 million gain recorded between April 23 and May 3, when his stake rose from R4.07 billion ($219.65 million) to R4.29 billion ($231.65 million).