Dis-Chem Founder Ivan Saltzman to step down as CEO in June 2023
Dis-Chem’s founder and long-time steps down; CFO Rui Morais to become CEO in July.
Southern Africa
Swazi billionaire Natie Kirsh bounces back from losses, gains $460 million
Kirsh’s net worth bounces back by $460 million after a multimillion-dollar slump earlier this year.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe loses $800 million
Motsepe’s net worth falls by $800 million as African Rainbow Minerals shares decline.
Johann Rupert’s Richemont smashes expectations with $4.25 billion in profit in 2023
Rupert said the company’s brands are well-positioned to meet strong demand driven by the resumption of travel by customers from China.
One of Botswana’s richest businessmen, Ramachandran Ottapathu, loses $3.8 million in 2023
The decline in the market value of Ottapathu’s stake in Choppies reminds us of the risks associated with equity investments.
Ken Sharpe’s WestProp underwhelms on first day of trading on VFEX
Despite the lackluster debut, Sharpe remains optimistic about the company’s future.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker’s net worth declines by $200 million in 96 days
Bekker has been an active businessman since 1985.
Zak Calisto’s Karooooo reaches milestone, garnering $32 million in profit
Under the leadership of Calisto, Karooooo remains one of Africa’s most profitable tech companies.
Ken Sharpe’s WestProp unveils training program after raising $3.3 million
Sharpe has established himself as a key figure in Zimbabwe’s real estate sector, thanks to his success as a dominant player in the market.
JPMorgan acquires additional stake in Christo Wiese-linked retailer, Shoprite
Wiese, a South African billionaire who played a key role in the growth of Shoprite, has an 11.63-percent stake in the group.
Piet Mouton’s stake in Capitec yields $10 million in dividends amid robust growth
Capitec Bank was founded more than 20 years ago by Michiel Le Roux, Riaan Stassen, and Piet Mouton’s father, Jannie Mouton.
Zimbabwean tycoon Paddy Zhanda’s wealth surges by $10 million in 2023
Zhanda owns an 8.08-percent beneficial stake in Masimba Holdings.
South African Ackerman family to receive $9.57 million in dividends from Pick ‘n Pay
The Ackerman family is one of the richest families in South Africa.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert takes a hit, loses $229 million in 24 hours
Despite the decline in his net worth, Rupert remains not only the second-richest man in Africa but also the richest man in South Africa.
FMB Capital shares boost Hitesh Anadkat’s fortune by $44 million, making him one of Malawi’s richest
Anadkat’s wealth gains even further cement his position as one of Malawi’s top 10 richest businessmen.
Neal Froneman’s Sibanye-Stillwater charts path with management overhaul at New Century
This comes after the Froneman-led group announced emergency funding of up to $20.1 million for New Century.