South African furniture tycoon Eric Ellerine suffers $2.9-million loss in Sabvest Capital stake
Ellerine remains one of the wealthiest investors on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and a prominent businessman in the country.
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South African tycoon Michiel Le Roux rakes in another $91 million from Capitec Bank stake
This followed a recent surge in his stake from May 31 to June 26, during which he witnessed a substantial increase of $120 million.
South African tycoon Gareth Ackerman raises alarm over government’s empowerment policy revisions
As the scion of the Ackerman family, one of the richest families in South Africa, Gareth Ackerman’s views carry considerable weight in the business community.
South African tycoon Zak Calisto’s Karooooo posts impressive $9-million profit in Q1
Under Calisto’s leadership, Karooooo Limited has become a leading provider of intelligent transportation management and analytics.
Logistics company linked to Zambian tycoon Valentine Chitalu buys UK logistics firm Amco for $39.2 million
Chaired by Chitalu, Super Group’s strategic focus revolves around selective acquisitions in its core supply chain, fleet solutions, and dealerships businesses.
5 companies owned by Eswatini’s richest man, Natie Kirsh
Kirsh’s wealth is derived from a diverse investment portfolio spanning the retail and real estate sectors.
ArcelorMittal plunge wipes out $5.7 million from wealth of South African tycoon Noluthando Gosa
Gosa derives the majority of her fortune from a well-diversified investment portfolio, including a 6.15-percent stake in the Gauteng-based steelmaker.
South African businessman Adrian Gore gains nearly $50 million in 48 days
The recent surge in Gore’s wealth can be attributed to the renewed interest from investors on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert loses $800-million fortune as Richemont shares slump
The substantial $800-million loss in Rupert’s wealth can be directly attributed to the recent decrease in the market value of his 9.14-percent stake in Richemont.
7 companies owned by Africa’s first Black billionaire, Patrice Motsepe
Billionaires.Africa has identified and cataloged various companies and holdings linked to Motsepe.
Luxury goods business of Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert registers almost $6 billion in Q1 sales
Despite the impressive financial performance, Richemont experienced an unexpected drop in share price on the Swiss Exchange.
Meikles’ shares plunge spells $140-million loss for Zimbabwean tycoon John Moxon
Despite this multimillion-dollar slump, Moxon remains one of the richest investors on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange.
Paddy Zhanda emerges as Zimbabwe’s newest multimillionaire as stake in Masimba holdings surpasses $55 million
This significant increase has solidified Zhanda’s position as Zimbabwe’s latest multimillionaire businessman.
5 assets owned by South African billionaire Douw Steyn
In 2023, the Sunday Times Rich List pegged Steyn’s fortune at $3 billion, thanks to a portfolio of luxury hotels and insurance companies.
South African exec Dominic Sewela’s stake in Barloworld now worth $2 million
Sewela, the group CEO of Barloworld, holds a 0.23-percent minority stake in the South African industrial powerhouse.
7 assets owned by South Africa’s second-richest man, Nicky Oppenheimer
As South Africa’s second-richest man, Oppenheimer continues to play a pivotal role in the country’s economic landscape.