South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Shoprite stake falls below $1 billion
This reflects renewed pressure on South African retail stocks as investor confidence continues to waver on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE).
Southern Africa
Laurence Rapp leads Vukile to $181 million profit in 2025
The strong result was driven by solid performance in its South African retail business and continued expansion in Spain and Portugal.
Eswatini’s richest man Natie Kirsh loses $300 million
Natie Kirsh’s fortune drops by $300 million, trimming his 2025 year-to-date gains to $774 million after a recent two-month surge.
Patrice Motsepe’s ARM hedges part of $1.1 billion Harmony Gold stake
Although ARM remains a committed long-term investor in Harmony Gold, the company has taken steps to improve liquidity.
South African real estate mogul Michael Georgiou’s firm enters business rescue
Court questions UK capital promise; billions owed to banks.
South African exec. Gary Nagle-led Glencore halts some cobalt deliveries after Congo ban
Despite the disruption, many Glencore customers are still receiving deliveries under existing agreements.
Ninety One set to absorb UK asset management unit of Patrice Motsepe's backed Sanlam
The partnership aims to combine Ninety One’s investment expertise with Sanlam’s distribution network to improve operational scale and client outcomes.
Africa’s newest billionaire Zak Calisto sells Karooooo shares worth $75 million
Zak Calisto sells $75 million in Karooooo shares to boost stock liquidity and diversify holdings, retaining majority control under governance pact.
Malawian banker Hitesh Anadkat makes $73 million from FMB Capital stake
Hitesh Anadkat holds a 45.32-percent stake in the Mauritius-headquartered financial group, equivalent to 1.11 billion shares.
Mary Vilakazi-led FirstRand gets approval to absorb HSBC South Africa
FirstRand, led by Mary Vilakazi, gains approval to absorb HSBC South Africa by Oct. 2025, boosting its corporate banking footprint.
Johann Rupert, South Africa’s richest man, gains $200 million in a week
This increase pushes his total wealth growth for the year to $2.72 billion, up from $2.52 billion just a few days ago.
Dominic Sewela led-Barloworld’s $1.3 billion buyout gets green light from regulator
The approval marks a milestone in the company’s transition from public to private ownership, ending its over 80-year run on the JSE.
South African billionaire Nicky Oppenheimer’s net worth surges $2.1 billion
Nicky Oppenheimer’s net worth surged $2.1 billion to $12.2 billion, reversing the earlier dip near $10 billion.
South African businessman Jens Montanana gains $28 million from Datatec shares
The jump comes as investors continue to show strong interest in the company, reflecting growing optimism around Africa’s expanding digital landscape.
JP Morgan’s stake in July Ndlovu-led Thungela drops below $50 million
JP Morgan’s Thungela stake drops to $47 million despite raising its holding, as coal prices retreat and investor sentiment shifts amid global energy transition.
Malagasy businessman Hassanein Hiridjee’s AXIAN Telecom takes stake in Jumia
The deal comes as longtime backer Baillie Gifford sold off its remaining shares in Jumia, closing the book on a multi-year bet on the e-commerce platform.