Charles Molapisi leads MTN South Africa's affordable smartphone rollout
Charles Molapisi is leading MTN South Africa’s rollout of affordable smartphones to help bridge the digital divide and expand access to 4G and 5G networks.
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South Africa’s Saltzman family gains $53.5 million from Dis-Chem shares
The Saltzman family’s Dis-Chem stake surged by $53.5 million, recovering earlier losses and reinforcing their position among South Africa’s richest investors amid renewed market confidence.
Gautam Adani’s port arm eyes South Africa amid expansion push
Adani Ports is evaluating a push into South Africa as it seeks to expand across African trade routes after turbulence slowed its international momentum.
Christopher Seabrooke gains $11 million from Sabvest stake
This comes after a tough period earlier in the year when Seabrooke saw his wealth dip by $6.35 million due to a decline in the company’s stock price.
South Africa’s Giovanni Ravazzotti sees Italtile stake slip below $400 million
This fresh setback extends a rough stretch for Ravazzotti, whose fortune had already taken a heavy blow earlier in the year.
Duncan Wanblad-led Anglo American gets nod to spin off platinum unit
Anglo American has won shareholder approval to spin off its platinum arm, Valterra Platinum, effective May 31, 2025, as part of a major restructuring.
Natie Kirsh may rethink $1.2 billion takeover after rival stake purchase
In April, Kirsh, through his family office Ki Corporation, teamed up with Public Storage to bid for Abacus Storage King.
Reinet, led by Johann Rupert, posts $7.9 billion in net assets
Reinet, led by Johann Rupert, posts $7.89 billion in net assets as it shifts away from tobacco and toward diversified, long-term investment growth.
Sibanye, led by Neal Froneman, plans to shut loss-making assets
The company warned that its South African PGM operations may no longer be viable if prices don’t recover soon.
Malawi’s richest man loses $183 million from FMB Capital stake
A recent dip in FMB Capital’s share price on the Malawi Stock Exchange has shaved $183 million off Hitesh Anadkat’s investment.
Absa Bank led by Sello Moloko faces fresh sanctions
This development comes after an inspection in 2022 that revealed lapses in Absa's adherence to critical regulatory requirements.
Stephen Saad loses $130 million as Aspen shares fall amid contract dispute
This follows a $148.7 million contract dispute tied to mRNA technology.
Patrice Motsepe’s firm barred from phosphate asset
Conservationists have fought against the project from the start, warning it could cause lasting damage to one of South Africa’s most sensitive ecosystems.
Johann Rupert’s Richemont finalizes YNAP divestment to Mytheresa
Richemont finalizes $609.7 million YNAP divestment to Mytheresa, marking a major shift in luxury e-commerce and boosting Mytheresa’s global market position.
Vukile, led by Laurence Rapp, completes $7.5 million Bedworth Center upgrade
The upgrade is part of Vukile’s ongoing effort to invest with real purpose, shaping spaces that are built around the people who use them every day.
Sibanye suffers $311 million loss under Neal Froneman
Sibanye-Stillwater narrows 2024 loss to $311 million under Neal Froneman, showing signs of recovery amid weak metal markets and operational restructuring.