South African billionaire Stephen Saad suffers over $100-million loss in just 72 days
Saad, who founded Aspen in 1997, owns a 12.5-percent stake, or 57,151,972 ordinary shares, in the branded pharmaceutical holding company.
Southern Africa
South African tycoon Andre Du Plessis suffers $9-million loss from Capitec stake
Du Plessis, a prominent South African businessman and co-founder of Capitec Bank, owns a beneficial 0.78-percent stake in the leading retail bank.
Patrice Motsepe’s ARM faces $1.6 billion market cap wipeout as challenges mount
Patrice Motsepe’s wealth takes a significant $1 billion hit due to the sustained downturn in the market value of his 40.37-percent stake in ARM.
South African billionaire Jannie Mouton faces $43-million loss from Capitec stake
South African billionaire Jannie Mouton is renowned for co-founding Capitec Bank with Michiel Le Roux, and Riaan Stassen.
4,095 South African jobs at risk as Neal Froneman-led Sibanye unveils restructuring plan
Sibanye-Stillwater has grown into a leader in the mining industry under the leadership of South African businessman Neal Froneman.
South African tycoon Jonathan Jawno rakes in $2.6 million in 26 days
South African businessman Jonathan Jawno’s stake in Transaction Capital is now worth $18.6 million.
South African exec Bill Blackie’s salary at Standard Bank amounts to $2.1 million
Blackie has been leading Standard Bank’s business and commercial banking unit since 2022.
Billionaire movie mogul Tyler Perry signs multimillion-dollar deal with Netflix
Perry’s latest partnership with Netflix marks a new chapter in his illustrious career, promising an exciting array of content for global audiences.
South African billionaire Saltzman family loses $22 million in 13 days
South African billionaire Saltzman family presently owns a beneficial 35.12-percent stake in Dis-Chem Pharmacies.
South African billionaire Johann Rupert’s Richemont receives clearance for YNAP-Farfetch partnership
Rupert, who serves as Richemont’s chairman, holds a substantial interest in the company through Compagnie Financiere Rupert.
South African businesswoman Noluthando Gosa suffers $1 million loss in 32 days
Gosa is a long-standing leader of esteemed institutions and a non-executive independent director at ArcelorMittal South Africa.
Zimbabwean tycoon John Moxon rakes in $10.6 million in three weeks
Moxon owns a 10.8-percent stake in Meikles Limited, which amounts to 27,933,226 shares.
Tanzanian billionaire Rostam Aziz explores energy and mining investment in Zambia
This strategic move further extends Aziz’s business interests across Southern Africa.
Namibian oil discovery boosts South African tycoon’s fortune
Copelyn is the largest shareholder in Hosken Consolidated Investments, which owns 49.9-percent of Impact Oil & Gas.
South African-born billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong loses $200 million in 8 days
Despite this recent setback, Soon-Shiong still retains his status as one of Africa’s leading billionaires.
LeBron James to surpass $530 million in career earnings by 2025
James’ on-court earnings for the 2023–2024 season are predicted to boost his career earnings to an impressive $479.47 million.