FirstRand, led by Mary Vilakazi, flags $14.7 billion U.K. car loan payout risk
FirstRand, led by South African banker Mary Vilakazi, flags UK plan that may cost lenders £11 billion, surpassing earlier estimates.
Southern Africa
Shoprite shares fall, costing South African billionaire Christo Wiese $40 million
Christo Wiese loses $43.7 million after Shoprite shares dip, highlighting strain in South Africa’s retail sector.
Patrice Motsepe’s fortune tops $3.5 billion as gold prices hit all-time high
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s net worth rebounds above $3.5 billion as gold prices surge past $4,000 per ounce.
Glencore, led by Gary Nagle, gets $395 million Australian backing for copper smelter
Glencore secures $395 million Australian support to keep Mount Isa copper smelter operational and boost critical mineral supply.
Aspen’s market slide wipes $20 million off Stephen Saad’s stake
Stephen Saad’s Aspen Pharmacare stake drops by $20 million as the company’s stock slips 6 percent on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE).
Adrian Gore’s Discovery Green inks 20-year deal to power mines
Discovery Green and Glencore sign a 20-year renewable deal to power South African mines and reduce carbon emissions.
South African tycoon Stephen Brookes’ Balwin hit by Airbnb court dispute
Balwin, led by South African tycoon Stephen Brookes, faces legal fight as Airbnb rentals divide Blyde Estate homeowners, investors, and developers.
South African billionaire heir Hanneli Rupert is building Africa’s next luxury brand—on her terms
Born to South African luxury royalty, Hanneli Rupert is building an ethically minded brand—and network—on her own terms.
South Africa’s Datatec arm Logicalis buys UK consultancy to boost services
Logicalis UK&I acquires Q Associates to bolster advisory and consultancy strengths, reinforcing Datatec’s push deeper into services-led growth.
Raxio, led by Danish executive Robert Skjødt, unveils Angola’s largest data center
Raxio Group, led by Danish executive Robert Skjødt, launches Angola’s largest data center, boosting digital capacity and internet speed.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux set for $20 million Capitec dividend
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux set for $20.08 million payout as Capitec lifts dividend on strong earnings.
JSE slams Namibian businessman’s Trustco for ‘unacceptable’ conduct in mining sale
The JSE imposed a ZAR 5 million fine on Trustco and flagged “unacceptable” conduct tied to the sale of its mining arm without shareholder consent.
South African tech founders Brett and Mark Levy pocket $4.3m as Cell C rebound drives bonuses
Blu Label’s co-CEOs reaped R74.3m ($4.3m) in 2025, driven by incentive plans tied to Cell C’s restructuring and surging share price.
Richard Stewart succeeds Neal Froneman as Sibanye CEO
Sibanye-Stillwater names Richard Stewart CEO as Neal Froneman retires, with stock hitting record highs.
Prosus, led by Koos Bekker, clears $4.3 billion Just Eat Takeaway deal
Prosus, chaired by Koos Bekker, secures 90% of Just Eat Takeaway in a $4.73 billion deal, marking its biggest European acquisition in years.
Jailed Angolan billionaire Carlos São Vicente taken to Luanda clinic for urgent medical checks
Carlos São Vicente, imprisoned in Angola for economic crimes, was taken to a Luanda clinic for specialist tests, prompting speculation over his health.