Power Play: Johann Rupert overtakes Aliko Dangote again as Africa’s richest man
South Africa’s Johann Rupert reclaims the title of Africa’s richest individual with a net worth of $14.2 billion, surpassing Nigeria's Aliko Dangote.
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TymeBank, backed by Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe, hits 10-million-customer milestone
The bank, backed by Motsepe, has rapidly expanded since its launch in 2019, transforming the financial landscape in South Africa and beyond.
South African tycoon Stephen Brookes gains $2.3 million from Balwin stake in 10 days
Real estate mogul Stephen Brookes, the founder and the largest shareholder of Balwin Properties, owns 36.08 percent of the Johannesburg-based property developer.
Zimbabwean tycoon Zed Koudounaris’ Innscor posts $48.2-million profit in 2024
Innscor Africa reports robust 2024 financial performance driven by robust performances across its primary business lines.
South African executive John Copelyn-led Southern Sun plans $58.3-million revitalization investment
The redevelopment initiative includes extensive renovations not only for the Elangeni and Maharani hotels but also for other Southern Sun-managed properties nearby.
South African tycoon Giovanni Ravazzotti’s Italtile stake nears $330 million
Ravazzotti’s stake in Italtile nears $330 million thanks to a $21.9-million gain in 14 days.
Prosus, linked to South African billionaire Koos Bekker, offloads $743 million worth of Trip.com shares
Prosus N.V. has grown into a leading global consumer Internet group. The transaction gives Prosus liquidity to focus on higher-growth areas in its portfolio.
Aspen’s 20-percent stock decline costs South African tycoon Stephen Saad nearly $160 million
Saad's wealth drops by nearly $160 million after Aspen Pharmacare's shares tumble 20.17 percent over the past 25 days on the JSE.
South African tycoon Andre du Plessis sees Capitec Bank stake rise above $160 million
Du Plessis’ stake in Capitec Bank now above $160 million, thanks to $10.49-million gain in 18 days.
MTN, led by Zimbabwean exec Ralph Mupita, seeks boost in intra-African trade
The telecom giant is championing initiatives that promote intra-African trade and connectivity, seeking to drive economic growth across the continent.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux's Capitec Bank stake soars above $2.2 billion
Le Roux's stake in Capitec Bank has increased by $95.3 million in just two weeks, reflecting significant gains.
Eswatini’s richest man Natie Kirsh gains $1.66 billion in 2024
Kirsh, now ranked 286th globally, is the only African billionaire to gain more than $1.5 billion in 2024.
South African billionaire Johann Rupert’s Richemont seals acquisition of Italian jewelry brand
The move expands Richemont’s “Jewellery Maisons” division, which includes brands like Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels.
South African billionaire Nicky Oppenheimer’s wealth surges by $1.43 billion in 2024
Oppenheimer’s net worth has risen from $9.85 billion at the start of the year to $11.3 billion, solidifying his place among the world’s wealthiest individuals.
Sasol names South African executive Muriel Dube as new chair amid strategic shift
Her appointment comes at a pivotal moment for Sasol, which is repositioning itself in the energy market by expanding its natural gas operations.
Elon Musk’s Starlink plans South Africa launch despite regulatory hurdles
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed the discussions, underscoring the potential for deeper collaboration with the U.S. billionaire.