South African businessman Mario Maio’s ACDC Dynamics acquires battery firm
South African businessman Mario Maio’s ACDC Dynamics acquires Blue Nova Energy from Reunert to expand lithium-ion battery operations amid easing load-shedding.
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South African billionaire Johann Rupert-backed poultry giant reports nearly $900 million revenue
Rainbow Chicken, partly owned by Johann Rupert, reported $895.6 million in 2025 revenue, driven by strong chicken sales and tighter operations.
Michiel Le Roux now worth $2.6 billion as Capitec becomes Africa’s most valuable bank
Michiel Le Roux’s fortune has climbed to $2.6 billion as Capitec overtakes FirstRand to become Africa’s most valuable bank.
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe-linked Sanlam sells KwaZulu-Natal shopping mall
Sanlam, linked to Patrice Motsepe, has finalized the sale of Southcoast Mall in KwaZulu-Natal, streamlining property holdings to focus on core finance.
Ackerman family’s Pick ‘n Pay to close Fourways store
Pick ‘n Pay, partly owned by the Ackermans, exits Fourways as Accelerate sells local malls amid debt-reduction and retail restructuring efforts.
Sibanye narrows loss to $211 million in H1 2025 under Neal Froneman
Sibanye Stillwater narrows H1 2025 loss to $211 million under CEO Neal Froneman, showing signs of recovery amid weak metal markets and operational restructuring.
Accelerate Property Fund, partly owned by Michael Georgiou, sells two Gauteng shopping centers
Accelerate Property Fund sells Buzz and Waterford Centers for $12.2 million to reduce debt, improve liquidity.
French billionaire’s firm Canal+ moves forward with $2.9 billion MultiChoice deal
The approval clears one of the last regulatory hurdles, allowing Canal+ to proceed with its mandatory offer to minority shareholders.
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe drives Harmony Gold to $4.1 billion revenue
Harmony Gold, led by Patrice Motsepe, posts $4.07 billion revenue and $824 million profit as higher prices offset weaker output.
South African mogul Jannie Moolman’s Moolman Group starts work on Prince Buthelezi Mall
Moolman Group begins work on Prince Buthelezi Mall, a multi-million-dollar retail hub in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal.
Prosus, led by South African billionaire Koos Bekker, in talks to invest $200 million in Rapido
Prosus, led by Koos Bekker, is in talks to invest $200 million in Indian ride-hailing firm Rapido, valuing it above $2.5 billion.
South African billionaire Johann Rupert’s Richemont brings Panerai’s first boutique to Stuttgart
Richemont, led by Johann Rupert, opens Panerai’s first Stuttgart boutique, expanding in Europe as Specialist Watchmakers find stability amid global headwinds.
South African brothers, Brett and Mark Levy, lead Blue Label Telecoms to $140 million profit
Blue Label Telecoms, led by Brett and Mark Levy, posts $140.6 million profit as Cell C turnaround and digital growth drive headline earnings surge.
Shoprite, backed by billionaire Christo Wiese, opens 16 new stores across South Africa
Shoprite, backed by billionaire Christo Wiese, opens 16 new stores across South Africa, creating 358 jobs and boosting local economies.
South Africa’s Saltzman family stake in Dis-Chem rebounds to nearly $500 million
The Saltzman family’s stake in Dis-Chem has rebounded to nearly $500 million as shares rally on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE).
Jannie Mouton offers $400 million to turn South Africa’s largest private school network into nonprofit
Jannie Mouton’s trust offers $400 million for Curro, paving its JSE exit, while steering South Africa’s largest private school network into nonprofit status.