Thungela to acquire remaining interest in Ensham business for $29.9 million
Thungela secures full Ensham ownership, reinforcing its Asia-Pacific presence and boosting coal exports to Japan and Malaysia.
Southern Africa
South African billionaire Koos Bekker's Naspers stake gains $108.9 million
Despite market volatility, Naspers’ stock has shown resilience this year, consistently delivering value to investors.
Prosus to acquire online travel agency in Latin America for $1.7 billion
Prosus is set to acquire Latin America’s top online travel agency, Despegar, for $1.7 billion to expand its ecosystem.
Koos Bekker-linked family trust offloads $162 million in Prosus stock
This highlights Bekker’s approach to blending technology investments with high-end real estate, showcasing his commitment to diversified growth.
South African billionaire Ivan Glasenberg loses $1.9 billion on Glencore stake
Glencore's share price slump wipes out $1.9 billion from Ivan Glasenberg's stake.
Clicks Group, led by Bertina Engelbrecht, attracts $31.5 million JP Morgan bet
The financial giant acquired additional shares worth $31.48 million, increasing its stake by 0.56 percentage points to 5.96 percent.
Bakhresa invests $8.4 million to expand juice production capacity
Tanzania’s Bakhresa Group doubles down on fruit juice production, boosting agriculture and exports.
Isabel dos Santos denies corruption claims, criticizes UK sanctions over $440 million allegations
Angolan businesswoman Isabel dos Santos rejects corruption allegations, calling UK sanctions politically motivated.
Nicky Oppenheimer's top 5 philanthropic contributions: Shaping Africa's future through education, conservation and economic empowerment
Nicky Oppenheimer’s transformative philanthropy impacts millions across Africa.
Strive Masiyiwa's Cassava raises $310 million for growth, restructuring
Funding supports debt refinancing, restructuring, and expansion across Africa and globally, solidifying its position as a technology leader.
Sibanye gets $500 million upfront in streaming deal with Franco-Nevada
In exchange for gold and platinum streams from its Marikana, Kroondal, and Rustenburg operations, Sibanye receives a $500 million upfront payment.
Malawi business tycoon Hitesh Anadkat gains $148.7 million from FMB Capital
This latest surge builds on the strong performance of his stake in 2023, when it increased by MWK178.2 billion ($105.88 million).
Barry Stuhler gains $4.85 million as Lighthouse Properties’ stock climbs on JSE
With 95,369,273 shares in the Malta-based property firm, Stuhler’s stake has risen by $4.85 million since the start of the year.
South Africa’s Jonathan Jawno loses $32.8 million from Transaction Capital stake
His 14.09 percent stake in the company has declined in value by over $30 million, reflecting the steep decline in the company’s stock price.
Strive Masiyiwa’s biggest philanthropic contributions: Transforming lives in Africa and beyond
Strive Masiyiwa, a Zimbabwean-born billionaire, has used his wealth and influence to drive transformative philanthropic efforts across Africa, from education and healthcare to economic development and digital innovation.
Sanari Capital $80 million to scale African tech businesses
The fund focuses on businesses that capitalize on technology, innovation, and emerging sector trends, positioning itself as a key player in the continent's economic growth.