South African tycoon John Copelyn’s HCI to sell Hermanus mall stake for $36 million in latest property exit
Hosken Consolidated Investments will sell its 65% stake in Whale Coast Village Mall, a move CEO Johnny Copelyn says frees capital for growth.
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South African executive Gary Nagle in talks to create $260 billion mining giant
South African executive Gary Nagle leads talks to merge Glencore and Rio Tinto, creating a $260 billion mining powerhouse.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux gains $1.1 billion from Capitec in 2025
Capitec Bank’s 2025 share rally lifted Michiel Le Roux’s stake by $1.1 billion, boosted by strong earnings and a firmer rand.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Premier Group targets $1.7 billion in revenue
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Premier Group aims for $1.7 billion revenue with RFG Holdings acquisition.
Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa's Econet plans 300-hectare industrial park near Harare airport
Masiyiwa's Econet InfraCo says an industrial park near Harare airport, backed by solar power and a data centre, could speed investment and jobs.
South African pharma tycoon Stephen Saad’s Aspen to sell Asia-Pacific assets for $1.59 billion
Stephen Saad’s Aspen will sell most Asia-Pacific operations for $1.59 billion as the drugmaker trims debt and reshapes its global footprint.
Inside the rise and fall of Mvelaphanda, the empire South African tycoon Tokyo Sexwale built
Tokyo Sexwale turned struggle credentials into corporate access, building Mvelaphanda into a BEE powerhouse before debt, markets and unbundling erased the brand.
South African billionaire Saltzman family’s Dis-Chem stake tops $630 million
The Saltzman family’s Dis-Chem stake tops $630 million after steady JSE gains, signaling cautious investor confidence in pharmacy retail.
Inside Cyril Ramaphosa’s fortune: the McDonald’s deal, Mondi, Standard Bank ties, coal, telecoms and the trusts that followed
A look at Shanduka’s biggest holdings, what was sold, what sits in trusts, and what Ramaphosa’s net worth most likely is today.
South African businessman Eric Diack leads AfriSam sale to West China Cement
West China Cement seeks to acquire South Africa’s AfriSam, led by Eric Diack, as Chinese firms expand in African construction markets.
South African billionaire Jannie Mouton gains $136 million from Capitec stake
South African billionaire Jannie Mouton gains $136.16 million as Capitec Bank shares climb, lifting the value of his long-held stake.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker raises $150.3 million from share sales
Koos Bekker raises $150.3 million from share sales to back high-end hospitality projects across South Africa, U.K., and Italy.
Glencore, led by South African executive Gary Nagle, to acquire majority stake in Dutch fuel firm
Glencore, led by Gary Nagle, acquires a majority stake in Dutch fuel firm FincoEnergies to expand low-carbon and renewable fuel supply.
Billionaire Jannie Mouton’s Curro takeover turns unconditional, setting up January JSE delisting
Billionaire Jannie Mouton is taking Curro private via his charitable trust, betting a delisting can widen access to schooling.
How Jeff Bezos investments in Africa are taking shape through Amazon, AWS, and Fintech
Jeff Bezos investments in Africa show up in two big levers, Amazon marketplaces and AWS cloud, plus a selective fintech bet.
Meet Ken Clark, the South African entrepreneur selling Twizza for $125 million
From a five cow start in Dordrecht, Ken Clark built Crickley and Twizza. Now a ZAR 2.095 billion sale crowns the run.