Rupert joins Dangote, Ogunlesi among African billionaires visiting Washington
Johann Rupert, South Africa’s richest man and Richemont chairman, arrived in Washington during tense talks between Trump and President Ramaphosa.
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South African pharma tycoon Gus Attridge loses $7 million from Aspen stake
Shares of Aspen Pharmacare plunged 5.44 percent in a week, wiping millions off co-founder Gus Attridge’s stake.
Southern Sun, led by John Copelyn, reports $57 million profit in 2025
The performance was underpinned by higher room occupancy, improved Ebitdar margins, and disciplined cost and capital management.
Sasol CEO, Simon Baloyi signals chemical unit listing before 2030
The division, anchored by a $12.8 billion Lake Charles Chemicals Project in Louisiana, is expected to contribute up to $1 billion annually to Sasol’s earnings by 2030.
Christopher Seabrooke loses more than $4 million on Sabvest shares
Seabrooke, the largest individual shareholder in Sabvest, owns around 16 million shares in the Sandton-based investment holding company.
South African tech tycoon Zak Calisto’s Karooooo stake tops $1 billion
Investors have been responding positively to the firm’s recent earnings and steady growth, particularly in its core subscription business.
South Africa’s biggest food producer to sell canned fruit business for one rand
This is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to streamline its operations and concentrate on its core business in the local market.
Malagasy tycoon Hassanein Hiridjee's AXIAN Energy gets $5 million for renewable projects
The funding will help several solar and hydroelectric projects across Africa, many of which have stalled due to a lack of early-stage financing, move beyond the planning phase.
Adrian Gore makes move in renewable energy for African SMEs
This marks the first time wheeled electricity, energy generated from remote wind and solar farms and delivered via the grid, has been made accessible to businesses of all sizes.
Johann Rupert’s Richemont sees sales reach $24 billion
This was driven by a steady demand for high-end jewelry and solid growth in key markets such as the U.S., Europe, Japan, and the Middle East.
Prosus, led by Koos Bekker completes $1.7 billion acquisition of Despegar
Prosus, led by Koos Bekker, finalizes a $1.7 billion Despegar deal to expand its lifestyle ecosystem across Latin America’s high-growth digital sectors.
Investec, led by Fani Titi, seeks electricity trading license
If approved, the lender will purchase power from the Illikwa Solar PV Facility in the Free State and transmit it to its corporate headquarters in Sandton via Eskom’s infrastructure.
Zak Calisto’s Karooooo reports $250 million in 2025 revenue
Karooooo’s FY 2025 revenue hit $249.87 million, driven by subscription growth and global expansion, reaffirming its role as a leader in mobility solutions.
Ackerman family sees $13.95 million decline in Pick n Pay stake
The recent dip is a reflection of the growing pressure facing one of South Africa’s most recognizable retail names.
Christo Wiese’s Shoprite stake jumps $97 million
His stake in the company has surged by over $97 million, driven by a strong rally in Shoprite’s shares on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE).
Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa sells $1.1 million in Netflix shares
Strive Masiyiwa, Zimbabwe's richest man, has been gradually reducing his stake in Netflix over the past year.