South African tycoon Giovanni Ravazzotti gains $18 million from Italtile stake
Giovanni Ravazzotti gains $18 million in four days as Italtile shares rebound, lifting his stake to nearly $420 million despite year-to-date losses.
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Hassanein Hiridjee’s AXIAN Telecom secures $28.8 million loan after Jumia stake deal
AXIAN Telecom secures $28.8 million from IFC to expand broadband in Comoros, including 5G rollout and fiber upgrades starting in 2025.
Dis-Chem founder Ivan Saltzman restructures $377.7 million stake among heirs
Dis-Chem’s Ivan Saltzman restructures $377.7 million stake, transferring shares to heirs in a move reinforcing family control, succession, and executive alignment.
Pick ‘n Pay, backed by Ackerman family, fuels retail recovery in South Africa
The group’s portfolio optimization reflects a growing trend toward efficiency and modernization in South African retail.
Johann Rupert’s Richemont debuts Van Cleef & Arpels boutique in Florence
Richemont’s Van Cleef & Arpels opens its first Florence boutique, showcasing high-jewelry heritage and bolstering the group’s luxury retail presence in Europe.
Barry Swartzberg’s Discovery stake declines by $10 million
In just 16 days, his stake declined from $318.68 million to $308.54 million, tracking a 3.18-percent drop in Discovery’s stock.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Brait plans to sell UK retailer
The move is part of a broader effort to simplify its portfolio, repay debt, and return capital to shareholders.
Elon Musk's SpaceX to invest $28 million to expand Starlink in South Africa
The proposed investment aims to provide free high-speed broadband connectivity to 5,000 rural schools, reaching 2.4 million children nationwide.
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).
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.