Neal Froneman-led Sibanye, Gwede Mantashe face off over US mining deal
The initiative—intended to reset strained trade ties—was presented to President Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of his May 21 meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Southern Africa
Shoprite, backed by South African billionaire Christo Wiese, posts $14.6 billion in annual sales
Shoprite’s annual sales rose to $14.6 billion, led by South African supermarket growth, digital expansion, and structural shifts across its portfolio.
South African multimillionaire Ackerman family steps back from Pick n Pay leadership
South African multimillionaire Ackerman family ends control of Pick n Pay after $171 million loss triggers leadership shakeup.
South African billionaire Rob Hersov’s podcast remarks spark race-relations backlash
South African businessman Rob Hersov's podcast comments about race and history have reignited debate over inflammatory rhetoric and its impact on public discourse.
South African banker Jason Quinn-led Nedbank to offload Ecobank shares worth over $100 million
The South African bank confirmed that the stake, classified under IFRS 5 as a non-current asset held for sale, has a market value of R1.9 billion ($105.8 million).
John Copelyn leads HCI gas push to address South Africa’s energy crisis
John Copelyn-led HCI advances plans to develop South Africa’s top offshore gas find, aiming to ease the country’s deepening energy crisis.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese-backed Pepkor sees $226 million stake sold
The disposal, confirmed by Pepkor in a shareholder notice on Aug. 4, reflects a swift strategic retreat from its initial 8.51 percent holding.
South African banker Mary Vilakazi-led FirstRand warns of rising loan costs after UK ruling
FirstRand, led by Mary Vilakazi, may raise provisions by $53 million after a UK court ruling on car finance commissions.
Saltzman family of South Africa sees $28.2 million drop in Dis-Chem stake
Dis-Chem founders lose $28 million as retail stock pressures hit Saltzman family’s holding on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
Luxury Cape Town home once owned by Markus Jooste goes on sale for $5.8 million
A luxury estate once owned by Markus Jooste, the late CEO at the center of South Africa’s biggest corporate fraud, is up for sale in Hermanus for $5.8 million.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert’s Remgro to unbundle shares in eMedia Holdings
Rupert’s Remgro to unbundle eMedia Holdings shares in a move aimed at streamlining media holdings and boosting shareholder value through direct exposure.
South African billionaire Jannie Mouton gains $52 million from Capitec stake
Capitec Bank's stock rally boosts Mouton's fortune, reinforces bank’s status as Africa’s leading retail bank.
South African billionaire Zak Calisto’s Karooooo to pay $38.6 million dividend to shareholders
Karooooo, led by Zak Calisto, approves $38.6 million dividend as revenue surges, fueled by Cartrack subscriptions and logistics growth in early FY 2026.
ArcelorMittal South Africa, linked to Noluthando Gosa, reports $52 million loss
ArcelorMittal SA posts $52 million H1 2025 loss as weak demand, lower prices, and rising debt weigh on margins despite IDC support and cost cuts.
Zimbabwean tycoon Ken Sharpe’s WestProp begins work on $4 billion smart city in Harare
Conoil Producing extends its partnership with Shelf Drilling through 2027 to advance offshore work, following the launch of its Obodo crude grade.
South African tycoon Barry Swartzberg's Discovery stake falls by $13.7 million
Discovery shares dip 4.33% on JSE, wiping $13.7 million from Barry Swartzberg’s stake and pushing market value below $8 billion.