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.
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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.
Billionaire Strive Masiyiwa boosts family governance as two daughters join Econet Wireless board
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe adds Sarah Masiyiwa as alternate director alongside Elizabeth Tanya, cementing the Masiyiwa family’s legacy in the telecom empire.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux’s Capitec reports $326 million half-year profit
Capitec Bank, founded by billionaire Michiel le Roux, posted $326.4 million profit in H1 2026, lifted by higher income and tight cost control.
South Africa’s richest Johann Rupert gains $1.2 billion in September
Johann Rupert’s wealth jumped $1.2 billion in September, lifting his net worth to $17.3 billion on Richemont gains.
Eswatini’s richest man Natie Kirsh loses $730 million in four months
Eswatini’s richest man Natie Kirsh loses $730 million in four months as asset values fall, but remains among Africa’s richest billionaires.
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s net worth rebounds to $3.4 billion
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s net worth rises to $3.4 billion after gains in Harmony Gold offset earlier losses.