Sven Thieme expands O&L’s footprint in Namibia’s luxury tourism with Desert and River Lodge acquisitions
The deal is currently subject to approval by the Namibian Competition Commission.
Southern Africa
South Africa’s Ivan Saltzman transfers nearly $400 million in Dis-Chem shares to sons
The move involves 217 million shares held via Ivlyn Local Investment Holdings, an investment vehicle controlled by the Saltzman family.
MTN, led by Zimbabwe’s Ralph Mupita, completes $360 million share buyback
MTN Group repurchases $357.8 million worth of shares from MTNZF, closing BEE scheme and strengthening its balance sheet under CEO Ralph Mupita’s leadership.
How Prosus plans to repeat South African billionaire Bekker’s billion-dollar Tencent bet
Prosus bets big on India, echoing Bekker’s Tencent strategy with long-term investments in tech platforms like PayU and Meesho.
Kenny Fihla-led Absa accounting ‘in disarray,’ court denies property seizure bid
The court rejected Absa’s application, insisting the matter requires full trial and mediation, which the bank had declined.
South African tycoon Giovanni Ravazzotti gains $18 million from Italtile stake
Giovanni Ravazzotti gains $18 million in four days as Italtile shares rebound, lifting his stake to nearly $420 million despite year-to-date losses.
Hassanein Hiridjee’s AXIAN Telecom secures $28.8 million loan after Jumia stake deal
AXIAN Telecom secures $28.8 million from IFC to expand broadband in Comoros, including 5G rollout and fiber upgrades starting in 2025.
Dis-Chem founder Ivan Saltzman restructures $377.7 million stake among heirs
Dis-Chem’s Ivan Saltzman restructures $377.7 million stake, transferring shares to heirs in a move reinforcing family control, succession, and executive alignment.
Pick ‘n Pay, backed by Ackerman family, fuels retail recovery in South Africa
The group’s portfolio optimization reflects a growing trend toward efficiency and modernization in South African retail.
Johann Rupert’s Richemont debuts Van Cleef & Arpels boutique in Florence
Richemont’s Van Cleef & Arpels opens its first Florence boutique, showcasing high-jewelry heritage and bolstering the group’s luxury retail presence in Europe.
Barry Swartzberg’s Discovery stake declines by $10 million
In just 16 days, his stake declined from $318.68 million to $308.54 million, tracking a 3.18-percent drop in Discovery’s stock.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Brait plans to sell UK retailer
The move is part of a broader effort to simplify its portfolio, repay debt, and return capital to shareholders.
Elon Musk's SpaceX to invest $28 million to expand Starlink in South Africa
The proposed investment aims to provide free high-speed broadband connectivity to 5,000 rural schools, reaching 2.4 million children nationwide.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Shoprite stake falls below $1 billion
This reflects renewed pressure on South African retail stocks as investor confidence continues to waver on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE).
Laurence Rapp leads Vukile to $181 million profit in 2025
The strong result was driven by solid performance in its South African retail business and continued expansion in Spain and Portugal.
Eswatini’s richest man Natie Kirsh loses $300 million
Natie Kirsh’s fortune drops by $300 million, trimming his 2025 year-to-date gains to $774 million after a recent two-month surge.