Anglo, led by South Africa’s Duncan Wanblad, to exit platinum business in $2.7 billion deal
The move marks the final chapter in Anglo’s century-long history in the precious metal.
Southern Africa
South Africa’s Saltzman-backed Dis-Chem opens 300th store in Mbombela
Dis-Chem, backed by South Africa’s Saltzman family, has opened its 300th store in Mbombela, expanding access to affordable primary healthcare.
Zimbabwean executive Never Mhlanga arrested in $5 million Montclair Hotel fraud case
Zimbabwean executive Never Mhlanga arrested over $5 million Montclair Hotel and Casino sale fraud allegations in Harare.
Anglo, led by South Africa’s Duncan Wanblad, hits Brazil probe over $500 million nickel sale
Brazil reviews Anglo American’s $500 million nickel deal with MMG, raising scrutiny on Duncan Wanblad’s strategy and China’s role in minerals.
South African pharma tycoon Gus Attridge loses $15.8 million on Aspen stake
Aspen co-founder Gus Attridge loses $15.8 million in three weeks as drug stocks fall, cutting Aspen’s value below $2.6 billion.
Paratus, led by Schalk Erasmus, rolls out Namibia’s first private mobile network
Paratus, led by Schalk Erasmus, invests $34M to launch Namibia’s first private LTE and 5G network, connecting 50 towns and 80 communities.
Shoprite, backed by Christo Wiese, flags Mozambique review amid record sales
Shoprite, backed by billionaire Christo Wiese, is weighing Mozambique operations as it posts record sales and profit in South Africa.
Prosus, South African billionaire Koos Bekker, backs $12.5 million round for Arabic speech startup
Prosus, chaired by Koos Bekker, led a $12.5 million Series A in Intella, backing Arabic-first AI tools for enterprises across MENA.
Invicta, backed by South African billionaire Christo Wiese, buys UK’s Spaldings Group for $16 million
Invicta Holdings, led by Christo Wiese, buys Spaldings Group for $16 million to strengthen its U.K. and European presence.
RCL, backed by South African billionaire Johann Rupert, posts $1.5 billion revenue
RCL Foods, backed by Johann Rupert, reports modest revenue growth with baking gains and steady groceries in 2025.
South African executive Gerald Van Wyk leads AfroCentric to $238 million revenue in H1 2025
AfroCentric reports $238 million revenue for H1 2025, driven by services growth despite weaker retail performance.
Glencore, led by Gary Nagle, may cut jobs at South African ferrochrome venture
Glencore, led by Gary Nagle, considers job cuts at its South African ferrochrome joint venture as rising costs and weak competitiveness put pressure on the business.
Shoprite, backed by South African billionaire Christo Wiese, posts $14.3 billion revenue
Shoprite posted $14.3 billion in sales for 2025, lifted by strong demand in South Africa, Checkers growth and surging Sixty60 online orders.
Zimbabwean aviation mogul Patson Moyo buys Harare property for $30 million
Zimbabwean mogul Patson Moyo’s Transvaal Africa buys 418-hectare Harare estate for $30 million, eyeing cargo hub and airline launch despite legal dispute.
South African brothers, Brett and Mark Levy, plan Cell C listing
Blue Label, led by Brett and Mark Levy, plans to list Cell C on the JSE after a turnaround, aiming to cut debt and secure long-term growth.
Motsepe-backed Harmony Gold wins shareholder approval for $1.03 billion Australian copper deal
Harmony Gold secures support in its $1.03 billion MAC Copper acquisition, expanding its global mining portfolio.