Hitesh Anadkat’s FMB Capital stake tops $900 million, making him Malawi’s richest
FMB Capital’s $1.9 billion valuation boosts Hitesh Anadkat’s stake to $900 million, reinforcing his lead as Malawi’s richest individual.
Southern Africa
Nigerian businessman Gbotemi Kuti’s Oak Heirs acquires controlling stake in Air Liquide
Oak Heirs, led by Gbotemi Kuti, takes over 87.31% of Air Liquide Nigeria, expanding its portfolio into industrial and medical gases.
Absa, led by Kenny Fihla, signs deal with BYD to boost EV financing in South Africa
The Johannesburg-based lender aims to build a sustainable finance ecosystem as demand for new energy vehicles (NEVs) continues to climb.
Aliko Dangote turns to Angola tankers as Nigeria misses out on $400 million shipping revenue
Dangote’s $19 billion refinery uses Angola’s tankers as Nigeria’s stalled shipping sector misses out on $400 million annual freight revenue.
Southern Sun, led by John Copelyn, confirms role in $84 million Umhlanga hotel project
Construction is expected to wrap up by the end of 2027, adding to the development’s overall scale and prestige.
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe loses $100 million as ARM plans to cut jobs
Patrice Motsepe’s wealth drops by $100 million as African Rainbow Minerals cuts jobs, faces legal heat, and battles falling mining profits.
PIC boosts stake in South African billionaire Christo Wiese-backed Pepkor to $870 million
PIC raises its stake in Pepkor to 15.46% with $31 million purchase, deepening its $874 million position as Ibex exits Christo Wiese-backed retail group.
Eswatini’s richest man Natie Kirsh’s net worth drops to $10 billion
Natie Kirsh’s net worth drops to $10 billion after asset revaluation, but his global investments and dealmaking remain strong.
South Africa to sell homes of Indian-born Gupta brothers amid corruption fallout
Gupta mansions tied to state capture go to auction in Saxonwold, marking a symbolic step in South Africa’s anti-corruption journey.
South African-born billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong wants the public to own Los Angeles Times
Patrick Soon-Shiong aims to open L.A. Times ownership to the public while boosting media trust and civic participation.
South Africa’s newest billionaire Zak Calisto leads Karooooo to $72 million in Q1 revenue
Zak Calisto leads Karooooo to $72 million in Q1 revenue, driven by Cartrack’s SaaS growth and Southeast Asia expansion.
French billionaire’s firm wins final approval in DStv owner MultiChoice takeover
Canal+, owned by French billionaire Vincent Bollore, has won final approval to fully acquire MultiChoice in a $2.9 billion media takeover.
Ibex, formerly Steinhoff, exits Christo Wiese-backed Pepkor in $1.6 billion deal
Ibex exits Pepkor in $1.6 billion deal, ending a scandal-plagued chapter traced to Markus Jooste between 2011 and 2014.
Net asset value of South African billionaire Johann Rupert’s Reinet falls
The decline comes despite strong March gains, as Reinet shifts focus from tobacco to long-term alternative asset strategies.
South African banker Gerrie Fourie steps aside as new CEO takes helm at Capitec
Graham Lee takes over as Capitec CEO as Gerrie Fourie steps aside, remaining an adviser to support the bank’s global and digital growth plans.
South African mining mogul Neal Froneman guides Sibanye’s $82 million bid for U.S. metals recycler
Sibanye-Stillwater, led by Neal Froneman, acquires U.S.-based Metallix for $82 million, boosting its circular economy strategy and U.S. metals footprint.