South African tycoon Laurie Dippenaar loses $32 million in FirstRand stake in 17 days
This decline is primarily attributed to local investors reducing their holdings in the renowned Johannesburg-based financial services provider.
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Absa led by South Africa executive Arrie Rautenbach seals deal with French giant Renault
The collaboration introduces Renault Financial Services, a new financing and services platform designed for Renault customers.
Digital bank backed by Africa’s first Black billionaire hits 12.4 million customers in South Africa, Philippines
This achievement comes less than a decade after its inception and is bolstered by a significant $110 million secured in its Series C capital raise finalized in January 2024.
Firm linked to Namibian tycoon Quinton van Rooyen confirms $763-million diamond resource
This revelation follows Trustco’s divestiture of a 70-percent stake in the Meya Mining diamond mine to Sterling Global Trading last year, retaining a 19.5-percent interest.
Revolt unveils new ownership after Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sells his shares
Diddy divested his stake in March amid ongoing federal investigations and sexual abuse allegations against him.
South Africa’s Ackerman family makes $21 million from Pick ‘n Pay stake
The Ackerman family holds a 25.53-percent stake in Pick n Pay, equivalent to 124,677,238 shares.
Zimbabwean social entrepreneur Tsitsi Masiyiwa recognized by Bryant University
Masiyiwa received an honorary doctorate from Bryant University, the same institution where her daughter Vimbai graduated in 2017.
Pan-African billionaire Benedict Peters’ Bravura to begin Zimbabwe lithium production in 2025
Bravura, owned by pan-African billionaire Benedict Peters, has announced plans to start production at a Zimbabwean lithium project early next year.
South African tycoon Tshepo Mahloele’s Capitec stake declines by $31 million in 48 hours
This follows a $24.84 million loss between May 10 and 28, when his stake declined from R19.3 billion ($1.05 billion) to R18.84 billion ($1.03 billion).
Vodacom, led by South African exec Shameel Joosub, deploys world first mobile radio equipment in Egypt
Vodacom Group led by leading South African executive Shameel Joosub has announced the successful deployment of a world-first triple-band mobile radio unit.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s ARM completes $3 million share purchase in Canadian firm
The acquisition marks a significant milestone for ARM, underlining its strategic move into high-growth potential mining ventures.
South African billionaire Saltzman family Dis-Chem expands into insurance market with OneSpark acquisition
The Saltzman family, renowned South African billionaires and founders of Dis-Chem Pharmacies, has enhanced its integrated healthcare program through a binding Share Subscription Agreement (SSA) with OneSpark Proprietary Limited and OneSpark Holdings Inc., a Delaware-incorporated corporation.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Brait unveils multimillion-dollar recapitalization plan
The recent move detailed a comprehensive recapitalization initiative designed to reduce the group’s net debt by $123 million, from $323 million to $200 million.
French billionaire’s firm makes mandatory bid for DSTV parent, MultiChoice in $2.9-billion deal
The tender offer will conclude on April 25, 2025, with regulatory results expected on April 29, 2025, as outlined in a combined circular released earlier this week.
South African businessman Christopher Seabrooke retires from Transaction Capital
Seabrooke’s decision to retire follows a series of transitions. In December 2022, he stepped down as the group’s independent non-executive chairman
RCL Foods, backed by South Africa’s richest man, to list Rainbow Chicken on JSE
Key Points: RCL Foods, a leading South African consumer goods and milling company backed by South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert, has…