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South African businessman Barry Swartzberg’s Discovery stake rebounds by $20 million
The surge cements Swartzberg’s position as one of South Africa’s richest investors and a key player on the JSE.
South African tycoon Steven Herring-led Heriot REIT, raises stake in JSE-listed Texton to $15.4 million
The move, disclosed in a regulatory filing on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, reflects the continued focus of Heriot REIT.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert’s net worth hits $17 billion
Rupert owns a 10.18 percent equity stake in Richemont and controls 51 percent of its voting rights through 6.26 million “A” shares and 522 million “B” shares.
Malawian banker Noel Mkulichi leads FDH Bank to $1.25 billion valuation
With over two decades of experience in financial regulation and banking, Mkulichi has shaped Malawi’s financial sector.
South African executive Duncan Wanblad-led Anglo American announces internal restructure as demerger advances
The internal restructuring consolidates control under AAI while keeping Anglo American’s overall ownership unchanged.
South African banker Sim Tshabalala-led Standard Bank, raises stake in JSE-listed Trencor to $4.2 million
The move, disclosed in a regulatory filing on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, reflects the continued focus of Stand Bank.
South African billionaire Jannie Mouton’s Capitec Bank stake nears $1 billion
A recent surge in the leading retail bank’s share price has pushed his holdings close to the $1 billion mark.
Natie Kirsh, Eswatini’s richest man, nears $10 billion after $521 million gain this year
His wealth has now climbed from $9.3 billion to $9.85 billion, adding to the $1.77 billion he gained in 2024.
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South Africa’s Ackerman family gains $14.25 million as Pick n Pay shares rebound
In just nine days, the family’s stake gained R263.07 million ($14.25 million), clawing back some of last year’s losses.
Africa’s largest asset manager buys additional stake worth $67 million in Stephen Saad’s Aspen Pharmacare
With this latest transaction, PIC’s stake in Aspen is now worth nearly a billion dollars—R15.2 billion ($824.24 million).
Gus Attridge’s stake in Africa’s largest pharma company drops by $12 million
His 19,188,850 shares are now valued at R3.24 billion ($175.82 million), reflecting the latest decline in Aspen’s stock price.
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Their influence extends across industries that define the country’s financial pulse: telecommunications, real estate, mining, energy, retail, and finance.
Internet group led by South African billionaire Koos Bekker buys back $196 million in shares
While continuing its buyback program, Prosus is also looking ahead, with plans to invest nearly $20 billion in Europe.
South African tycoon Adrian Gore makes $41 million from Discovery stake in just 8 days
The rebound follows a $22.6 million decline in his stake between January 7 and 19.