South African tech tycoon Zak Calisto’s Karooooo stake rebounds above $1 billion
South African tech billionaire Zak Calisto’s Karooooo holding tops $1 billion after a stock surge and robust earnings.
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Canal+, backed by French billionaire, revamps leadership, eyes Canal+ Africa launch
French media giant Canal+ finalizes $2.02 billion MultiChoice takeover, forming Canal+ Africa with 40 million subscribers across nearly 70 countries.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker-led Prosus enters France with $1.3 billion deal
The all-cash deal, valued at $1.3 billion, gives Prosus’s classifieds arm OLX its first major foothold in France, Europe’s second-largest car market.
Investec, led by South African executive Fani Titi, secures energy trading license
Investec gains energy trading license, boosting access to renewable power and deepening its role in South Africa’s evolving energy sector.
African Bank, led by Kennedy Bungane, secures $40.4 million to back SMEs
African Bank, led by Kennedy Bungane, secures $40.4 million to support SMEs through its first social bond and sustainable finance framework.
South Africa’s Cobus Stofberg adds $7.97 million from Naspers stock surge
South African businessman Cobus Stofberg gains $7.97 million from Naspers surge, lifting his stake to nearly $130 million.
South African tycoon Christopher Seabrooke’s Sabvest stake rebounds to nearly $100 million
Christopher Seabrooke’s Sabvest stake rebounds to $99 million as shares rally nearly 19% in weeks.
Ackerman family’s Pick n Pay opens first hypermarket at Liberty Midlands Mall
The opening forms part of Pick n Pay’s turnaround plan, which includes revamping existing outlets, closing weaker stores and introducing new formats.
Prosus, led by South African billionaire Koos Bekker, takes Rapido stake in $270 million deal
Prosus, chaired by Koos Bekker, invests $221.76 million in India’s Rapido, deepening its push into mobility after Swiggy’s exit.
South African tycoon Adrian Gore’s Discovery Bank targets nearly $180 million profit
Discovery Bank eyes 2 million clients and R3 billion ($173 million) profit by 2029 with strong loan growth and new products.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux gains $87 million from Capitec stake
Capitec Bank co-founder Michiel Le Roux adds $87 million to his wealth after the bank’s stock surge boosts its market value past $24 billion.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert gains $100 million from Remgro stake
Johann Rupert’s Remgro stake rises $100 million as shares climb, highlighting his influence in South Africa’s investment sector.
South Africa’s second-richest man, Nicky Oppenheimer, is $1.75 billion richer so far in 2025
South African billionaire Nicky Oppenheimer grows his fortune to $13.3 billion after a $1.75 billion gain in 2025.
South African tycoon Giovanni Ravazzotti loses $67 million from Italtile stake
South African businessman Giovanni Ravazzotti’s Italtile stake drops $67 million amid weaker consumer demand and JSE pressures.
South African exec. Gary Nagle-led Glencore targets Chevron’s Singapore refinery stake
Glencore and Vitol prepare bids for Chevron’s $1 billion Singapore refinery stake as U.S. oil giant trims Asian assets.
South African mining magnate Sipho Nkosi honored with DUT doctorate for trailblazing business leadership
South African mining magnate Sipho Nkosi receives a DUT honorary doctorate, celebrating his leadership, ventures in mining and energy, and dedication to empowerment.