7 companies owned by South African businessman Adrian Gore
As one of South Africa’s wealthiest individuals, Gore amasses most of his $500 million fortune through his 7.48-percent stake in Discovery.
Southern Africa
South African furniture tycoon Eric Ellerine loses $1.2 million from stake in Sabvest Capital
Ellerine owns a 9.52-percent stake in Sabvest Capital, making him the second-largest shareholder in the investment holding company.
7 companies owned by Rihanna
Billionaires.Africa has identified and cataloged several companies and holdings owned by Rihanna.
South African executive Gus Attridge loses $27.3 million in 43 days
Attridge, Aspen’s group chief advisor, owns a 4.26-percent stake in the pharmaceutical company.
South African tycoon Ivan Saltzman draws $1.1-million salary from Dis-Chem in 2023
Saltzman and his wife own a 35.12-percent stake in Dis-Chem Pharmacies, a Gauteng-based retail pharmacy chain.
7 Black British entrepreneurs you should know
In recent years, Black British entrepreneurs have forged a path of innovation and resilience in the business world.
Coco Gauff surpasses $11.1 million in career earnings five years after turning pro
Gauff, who made her professional debut at the tender age of 15, has set records and rewritten the narrative of success in the sport.
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s ARC Investments increases portfolio value
Motsepe, South Africa’s richest black person, owns a 27-percent stake in African Rainbow Capital Investments.
Namibian tycoon Quinton van Rooyen’s Trustco commences $5.3-million share buyback plan
Van Rooyen owns a 63.94-percent stake in Trustco Group.
South African tycoon Jens Montanana’s stake in Datatec slumps by $3.9 million
Montanana owns a 14.06-percent stake in Datatec.
Swazi billionaire Natie Kirsh’s net worth exceeds $7 billion, gaining $330 million
Kirsh’s net worth has surged by $330 million in a span of 39 days, climbing from $6.93 billion on Aug. 6 to a staggering $7.26 billion on Sept. 14.
Gold mine revamp led by South African tycoon Neal Froneman puts 2,970 jobs at risk
Froneman holds a minority 0.3-percent stake in Sibanye-Stillwater, equivalent to 8,382,849 ordinary shares.
7 companies owned by Tyler Perry
Perry, the African-American filmmaker and billionaire mogul, is a towering figure in the global entertainment scene.
South African billionaire Adrian Gore’s Discovery expects earnings to surge by 35 percent
Discovery Limited is a Sandton-based insurance conglomerate led by South African businessman Adrian Gore.
South African tycoon Pieter Engelbrecht pockets $2.6-million salary from Shoprite
Since assuming the mantle of CEO in January 2017, Engelbrecht has led Shoprite to impressive financial milestones.
South African exec Gerrie Fourie earns $3.3-million salary at Capitec in 2023
Fourie has effectively held the reins as group CEO and executive director of Capitec Bank Group since his appointment in March 2014.