Sim Tshabalala leads $1 billion Standard Bank pledge for women entrepreneurs in Africa
Standard Bank commits $1 billion to empower women entrepreneurs across Africa through the African Women Impact Fund.
Southern Africa
South African executive Laurence Rapp-led Vukile Property Fund raises $28.4 million in bonds
Vukile Property Fund raises $28.4 million through bonds, cutting debt costs and boosting its retail portfolio in South Africa and Iberia.
South African businessman Des de Beer to receive $5.2 million from Lighthouse
Des de Beer will receive $5.2 million in interim dividends from Lighthouse after the real estate group declared a $32 million payout.
Sasol, led by Simon Baloyi, works to protect $80 million in chemical exports from U.S. tariffs
Sasol faces $80 million U.S. tariff impact but posts higher profits, cuts impairments, and plans strategic growth under Simon Baloyi.
Remgro, owned by South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert, wins approval for eMedia restructuring
Johann Rupert’s Remgro gets Competition Commission approval for eMedia Holdings to acquire full control of eMedia Investments.
South African billionaire Johann Rupert’s Richemont to open new Hong Kong store
South African billionaire Johann Rupert’s Richemont brings Vhernier to Asia with a new Hong Kong boutique.
Bitumen World, backed by Zimbabwe's Rudland family, cuts jobs as cash flow tightens
Bitumen World, backed by Zimbabwe’s Rudlands, cuts jobs as delayed government payments and cash flow pressures strain the construction firm’s operations.
South African tycoon Giovanni Ravazzotti to receive $41-million from Italtile dividend
Giovanni Ravazzotti to receive $41.65 million from Italtile’s $73.71 million special dividend for 2025.
South African billionaire Jannie Mouton’s Capitec stake tops $1.2 billion
Jannie Mouton’s Capitec stake tops $1.2 billion as an 18-day share rally adds $67.58 million in value, cementing his position among South Africa’s financial elite.
Strive Masiyiwa expands Econet’s 5G network with 60 new sites in Zimbabwe
Strive Masiyiwa’s Econet expands 5G with 60 new sites, boosting coverage, digital services, and shareholder returns in Zimbabwe.
Mike Teke backs $1.1 million education program for vulnerable children in South Africa
Mike Teke’s Seriti Trust invests $1.1 million in early learning centers, boosting education access and skills for vulnerable children in mining regions.
Zimbabwean tycoon Ken Sharpe criticizes Harare fees after $4 billion project launch
Zimbabwean tycoon Ken Sharpe urges reforms after unveiling Pomona City, a $4 billion WestProp development in Harare.
South African pharma tycoon Stephen Saad loses $44 million from Aspen stake
Aspen Pharmacare shares slide 33 percent, cutting Stephen Saad’s stake by $44 million amid global pharma pressures.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker-led Prosus plans stake sales to raise $2 billion
Prosus targets $2 billion from asset sales as CEO Fabricio Bloisi sharpens focus on e-commerce and lifestyle platforms.
South African executive Kenny Fihla drives Absa’s retail and pan-African expansion plans
Kenny Fihla leads Absa’s retail revamp, driving digital banking growth and pan-African expansion with strong first-half 2025 results.
Namibian tycoon Knowledge Katti owns stake in Sintana Energy worth $11-million
Katti’s place on Sintana’s board and his multimillion-dollar stake tie him directly to Namibia’s rising oil ambitions.