Trustco wins shareholder approval for $25 million stake in Legal Shield Holdings
The deal, which marks a major move for Trustco, will proceed as planned, with all conditions either met or waived.
Southern Africa
Accelerate in talks to sell Cape Town’s tallest building, four other properties
These properties were reclassified from investment properties to non-current assets held for sale in Accelerate's recent financial results.
South African executive Gary Nagle sees $3.2 million decline in Glencore shares in 2024
The steep decline underscores the challenges confronting Glencore and its investors as the company grapples with market volatility and shifting global demand.
ArcelorMittal South Africa to wind down Longs steel division, impacting 3,500 jobs
ArcelorMittal South Africa to close longs steel unit, impacting 3,500 jobs amid rising imports and high costs.
Motsepe’s stake in Tyme soars to $600 million following record funding round
Tyme, which operates in Africa and Southeast Asia, in December raised $250 million in its Series D capital raise, pushing its valuation to $1.5 billion.
Barry Stuhler's Resilient gets $57.1 million boost from Ninety One
Ninety-One acquires a 5% stake in Resilient REIT, signaling confidence in South Africa’s real estate investment sector.
South African tycoon Adrian Gore earns $1.7 million salary from Discovery in 2024
Discovery CEO and Co-founder Adrian Gore’s 2024 compensation package comprises a secure base pay of $448,843 and a performance-based short-term incentive of $565,687.
Mangwana Capital aids Invictus Energy in $10 million raise for Zimbabwe's energy shift
This investment solidifies Mangwana Capital’s pivotal role in advancing Zimbabwe's energy sector and supports Invictus Energy's growth plans.
South African executive Anton De Bruyn pockets $1.7 million from Shoprite in 2024
This represents a 55.47 percent increase from his 2023 remuneration, reflecting both his contributions and the group's strong financial performance.
MTN finalizes sale of Guinea operations, strengthening strategic focus
MTN’s sale of its Guinea-Conakry operations underscores the company’s commitment to optimizing its portfolio.
Tongaat Hulett to sell Zimbabwe operations in $330-million deal amid currency woes
The deal will be executed via a debt-to-asset swap, a component of Tongaat's ongoing restructuring process.
South African businessman Christopher Seabrooke’s Sabvest stake hits $77 million in 2024
Christopher Seabrooke’s stake in Sabvest Capital grew by $10.57 million in 2024, reaching a market value of $77 million by year-end.
Des de Beer adds to Lighthouse stake with $13.7 million share purchase in 2024
Des de Beer increased his Lighthouse Properties stake by 1.61 percent, acquiring $13.7 million in shares throughout 2024.
Terrence Moolman makes $15 million from Caxton stake in 2024
This not only cements Moolman’s position among South Africa's wealthiest investors but also highlights his significant influence in the media industry.
Nearly $20 billion added to the wealth of African billionaires in 2024
During the year, the list of African billionaires expanded from 25 to 27.
Royal Bank of Canada buys $356.3 million worth of Discovery shares
Royal Bank of Canada acquires a 5.0146% stake in Discovery, signaling confidence in South Africa’s financial services and insurance sector.