Botswana tycoon Ramachandran Ottapathu challenges Choppies Supermarket’s Zimbabwe eviction
Choppies operates as a key player in the food and general merchandise retail sectors under the leadership of Ottapathu.
Southern Africa
South African billionaire Saltzman family faces $54 million loss in 83 days
Lynette and Ivan Saltzman, who established Dis-Chem Pharmacies in 1978, presently hold a beneficial 35.15-percent stake in the healthcare giant.
Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert’s Reinet posts $81-million net asset value plunge in Q1
Rupert holds a 24.9-percent stake in Reinet Investments, contributing to his status as Africa’s richest man.
Shoprite, linked to South African billionaire Christo Wiese, expects sales to surpass $12 billion
Wiese’s 11.63-percent stake in Shoprite is worth $952 million, cementing his position as one of the leading investors on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
South African executive Josua Malherbe’s Remgro stake nets him nearly $2 million
Malherbe’s role as a non-executive co-deputy chairman of Remgro has positioned him as one of the company’s top individual shareholders.
Pick ‘n Pay, led by South African Ackerman family, reveals $14.1 million in unclaimed cash-back rewards
The latest disclosure of unclaimed cash-back rewards underscores Pick ‘n Pay’s commitment to its loyal customers.
South African tycoon Stephen Brookes suffers $5-million loss from Balwin stake
Brookes owns a 36.08-percent stake in Balwin Properties.
South African-born billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong’s net worth soars by $260 million
This upswing has propelled his fortune above the $9.3-billion mark, solidifying his position as one of Africa’s richest billionaires.
South African tycoon Neal Froneman takes $6.7-million hit as Sibanye-Stillwater shares tumble
Froneman owns a 0.3-percent stake, or 8,382,849 ordinary shares, in the precious metal mining group.
South African tycoon Paul Hanratty rakes in over $3 million as Sanlam shares skyrocket
As one of South Africa’s most affluent executives, Hanratty’s stake in Sanlam has surged by more than $3 million in just 52 days.
5 companies owned by South African billionaire Koos Bekker
Bekker ranks as one of Africa’s richest billionaires.
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s ARC acquires minority stake in GoSolr, boosting solar energy push
With this latest acquisition, ARC reinforces its commitment to building a greener future.
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.
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.