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.
Southern Africa
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.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux suffers $15-million blow
Le Roux holds an 11.39-percent stake in Capitec Bank, or 13,190,043 shares.
5 assets owned by South African businessman Vivian Reddy
Despite a low-key public presence, Vivian Reddy remains a prominent figure in South African business circles.
South African banker Jason Quinn’s salary at Absa amounts to $1.8 million
Quinn also owns a minority stake of 0.012 percent, amounting to 99,814 shares in the financial services giant.
South African tycoon Jannie Mouton suffers $3.7 million loss from Capitec stake
Jannie Mouton is renowned for Co-founding Capitec Bank with Michiel Le Roux, and Riaan Stassen. He presently owns a 5.11-percent stake in Capitec Bank
Rob Hersov: South African billionaire transforming Cape Winelands Airport
In 2021, Hersov acquired the former Fisantekraal airstrip and unveiled his vision to transform it into a vibrant airport and secondary hub for Cape Town.