Isabel dos Santos, Africa’s first female billionaire, cleared of three charges
Isabel dos Santos, Africa’s first female billionaire, cleared of three charges in Angola Supreme Court ruling.
Southern Africa
Zimbabwean tycoon Simon Rudland opens $100 million tobacco plant in Harare
Zimbabwean tycoon Simon Rudland's Cut Rag Processors opens $100 million Harare tobacco plant, expanding local production and exports.
South African executive Laurence Rapp-led Vukile finalizes $13 million upgrade of Mthatha Mall
Vukile finalizes a $13 million upgrade of Mthatha Mall, adding new retailers and driving a strong recovery in the Eastern Cape.
South African entrepreneur Lelo Rantloane’s Ata Capital offloads Novare stake in management buyout
Ata Capital exits Novare, selling 26% stake to management, marking full ownership and a new chapter for the African investment firm.
Investec, led by South African executive Fani Titi, ramps up corporate mid-market expansion
Investec ramps up mid-market growth in South Africa and the U.K., targeting stronger returns and deeper client relationships.
South African retail tycoon Giovanni Ravazzotti’s Italtile stake tops $400 million
Italtile’s share rebound lifts Giovanni Ravazzotti’s stake back above $400 million after months of pressure on the JSE.
Patrice Motsepe-backed Harmony Gold eyes Newmont copper venture in Papua New Guinea
Patrice Motsepe-backed Harmony Gold weighs a multibillion-dollar copper venture with Newmont in Papua New Guinea.
Christo Wiese-backed Pepkor joins Investec to launch zero-fee banking service
Pepkor and Investec discuss a zero-fee banking service to reach millions of lower-income South Africans.
Reinet, led by South African billionaire Johann Rupert, posts $7.8 billion in net assets
Reinet Investments, led by Johann Rupert, posts $7.8 billion in net assets despite a $298 million decline amid market volatility.
South African executive Thabo Mabe takes top job at Dangote Sugar Refinery
South African executive Thabo Mabe is set to lead Dangote Sugar, driving $700 million expansion and growth at the sugar producer.
South African executive Gus Attridge loses $10 million as Aspen shares fall
South African pharma leader Gus Attridge sees a $10.7 million drop in his Aspen stake as the drugmaker’s shares slide and investor concerns deepen in 2025.
South African billionaire Ackerman family set to offload Pick n Pay shares
The Ackerman family plans to sell up to 8.5 percent of Pick n Pay shares to support the retailer’s turnaround efforts.
UK firm seeks 40 percent of $40.7 million settlement from ‘Please Call Me’ inventor Nkosana Makate
Nkosana Makate faces a new court battle as UK company seeks $16.2 million of his $40.7 million Vodacom settlement.
South African executive Fraser-Moleketi drives Tiger Brands’ $76 million Chococam exit
Tiger Brands, chaired by Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi, sells its 74.69% stake in Cameroon’s Chococam for $76 million, part of its global portfolio restructuring.
iFood, backed by Koos Bekker-led Prosus, buys Advolve to boost ads growth
iFood acquires Advolve to accelerate its ads growth and strengthen Prosus’s retail-media expansion.
Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa’s Cassava raises $150 million for AI expansion
Cassava raises $150 million and gains NVIDIA support to expand AI infrastructure across Africa.