South Africa’s Christo Wiese sees Shoprite stake approach $1 billion
Shoprite stock rally boosts South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s stake close to the $1-billion mark.
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Zimbabwean executive Ralph Mupita leads MTN in potential Telkom bid
The Johannesburg-based company has reopened discussions after walking away from a deal two years ago.
South African businessman Senzo Tsabedze’s Afrirent acquires Protea Hotel Mahikeng
Afrirent Holdings, led by Senzo Tsabedze, has acquired Protea Hotel Mahikeng, its first full hotel ownership under Indalo Hotels & Leisure.
Texton, linked to South Africa’s Robert Franco, exits Blackstone REIT with $6.2 million in proceeds
South Africa’s Texton, linked to Robert Franco, completes $6.2 million Blackstone REIT exit to strengthen its balance sheet.
South African billionaire Motsepe pockets $32.5 million ARM dividend
Billionaire Patrice Motsepe will earn R574.8M ($32.5M) in dividends from ARM despite a sharp earnings drop at his mining group.
Patrice Motsepe’s African Rainbow Minerals posts 47% profit drop, trims payout
African Rainbow Minerals’ profit slumped 47% as weaker iron ore prices and Bokoni losses offset gains in manganese; dividend reduced to R6 a share.
Sanlam, backed by Patrice Motsepe, posts $654 million profit in H1 2025
Sanlam, backed by Patrice Motsepe, lifted H1 profit 6.9% to $654 million on gains from life, general insurance and investment management units.
Sale of Noluthando Gosa-linked ArcelorMittal SA to IDC stalls over valuation
ArcelorMittal SA, linked to businesswoman Noluthando Gosa, risks closure of its long steel division and 3,500 jobs as IDC sale talks falter over valuation.
South African tycoon Stephen Saad’s Aspen Pharmacare swings to $61.4 million loss in 2025
Aspen Pharmacare reports $61.34 million loss as revenue falls 3 percent, driven by restructuring and manufacturing challenges.
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.
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.