Malawian billionaire Hitesh Anadkat’s FMB stake surges above $1.4 billion
Malawian billionaire Hitesh Anadkat’s FMB stake has soared to $1.4 billion as the banking group’s shares rally 320 percent in 2025, driving renewed investor confidence.
Southern Africa
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux’s Capitec targets SMEs with fintech push
Capitec Bank partners with fintech startup Stub to give small businesses real-time access to banking data and boost South Africa’s SME growth.
South African billionaire Gutsche family exits Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in $3.4 billion deal
Gutsche Family Investments cedes 33.5 per cent of Africa’s largest Coca-Cola bottler in a US$3.4 billion deal with Coca-Cola HBC, marking a strategic shift for the Swiss-based family’s African holdings.
Namibian tycoon Sven Thieme’s O&L sells clean energy stake to Belgium’s CMB.TECH
Namibian tycoon Sven Thieme’s O&L sells its Cleanergy stake to Belgium’s CMB.TECH, advancing Namibia’s green hydrogen ambitions.
South African banker Johan Burger gains $5 million from FirstRand stake
Johan Burger’s FirstRand stake rises by $5 million as the bank’s shares jump over 11% on the JSE, lifting his total holdings to about $24 million.
Michael Georgiou exits Accelerate Property Fund after shareholder opposition
Accelerate Property Fund has cut ties with founder Michael Georgiou after 97% of shareholders rejected his return to the board at its annual meeting.
South African mogul Terrence Moolman gains $29 million from Caxton shares
South African media mogul Terrence Moolman gains $29 million as Caxton & CTP shares rise on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, reflecting renewed investor confidence.
Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa’s net worth falls $100 million to $1.2 billion
Zimbabwe’s richest man, Strive Masiyiwa’s fortune drops by $100 million as market slide trims his net worth to $1.2 billion.
Malagasy tycoon Hassanein Hiridjee’s AXIAN acquires solar plant in Zambia
AXIAN Energy, led by Malagasy tycoon Hassanein Hiridjee, acquires Zambia’s Bangweulu Solar Plant to boost clean energy and expand access.
South African billionaire Mark Shuttleworth donates $1 Million to save the world’s largest flying bird
The Ubuntu founder’s donation gives new momentum to a global conservation effort to protect the wandering albatross.
South African tycoon Stephen Brookes’ Balwin stake climbs $10.4 million
Balwin Properties’ CEO Stephen Brookes sees his stake rise by $10.4 million after a strong rally lifts the firm’s market cap to $82 million.
Capitec rally pushes Michiel Le Roux stake to $3 billion
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux’s Capitec stake climbs to $3 billion amid rising shares and investor confidence.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Premier to acquire RFG in $340 million share swap
Christo Wiese-backed Premier Group to acquire fellow South African food producer RFG Holdings in a share-swap deal valued at up to $340 million.
South African billionaire Zak Calisto’s Karooooo drops below $1.5 billion
Karooooo shares fall 16 percent as investors take profits, cutting South African billionaire Zak Calisto’s stake to $847 million.
Vodacom, led by Shameel Joosub, to invest $29 million to expand 5G coverage in Limpopo
Vodacom commits $29 million to enhance Limpopo’s 5G network, improve connectivity, and empower local communities.
South Africa’s richest man under fire after $21 million fine to Richemont-owned Chloé
Richemont, faces scrutiny after the EU fined its Chloé brand €20M for antitrust violations, casting fresh light on his governance of the Swiss group.