Zimbabwe’s latest multimillionaire Paddy Zhanda gains $49 million
The significant increase has further cemented Zhanda’s position as a leading Zimbabwean businessman.
Southern Africa
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Namibian mogul Koos Brandt gains $3 million from Capricorn Group stake
Brandt is the largest individual shareholder in Capricorn Group.
South African banker Gerrie Fourie gains nearly $24 million in 72 days
Fourie, who is the retail bank’s CEO, possesses a notable 0.89-percent stake in the bank, or 1,027,673 ordinary shares.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux’s Capitec stake surges to $1.25 billion
le Roux holds an 11.39-percent ownership stake in Capitec Bank, or 13,190,043 ordinary shares.
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Sim Tshabalala: South African banker with $5.2 million in Standard Bank shares
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South African billionaire Ivan Glasenberg’s fortune slumps by $490 million
Glasenberg presently occupies the 275th spot on the list of the world’s wealthiest individuals, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Hitesh Anadkat, one of Malawi’s richest men, rakes in $170 million from FMB Capital stake
Anadkat holds an impressive 35.51-percent stake in FMB Capital, or 872,924,575 ordinary shares.
Glencore, led by South African exec Gary Nagle, unveils $1.2-billion share buyback
Under the leadership of CEO Gary Nagle, who holds a 0.016-percent stake in the Swiss mining giant, the purchased shares will be retained in the treasury.
5 companies linked to South African tycoon Jens Montanana
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Zimbabwean tycoon John Moxon faces $130-million loss in 55 days
Moxon owns a 10.8-percent stake in Meikles, or 27,933,226 shares.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe hit by $200-million loss
The decline in Motsepe’s net worth can be attributed to the downturn in the market value of his 39.7-percent stake in African Rainbow Minerals.
Swazi billionaire Natie Kirsh’s fortune plunges, losing over $500 million
The majority of Kirsh’s investments are held within his conglomerate, Kirsh Group.
South African billionaire Nicky Oppenheimer hit by $120-million loss in 5 days
Despite the decrease in net worth, Oppenheimer’s fortune of $9.28 billion makes him the 235th richest man globally.