South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert gains $520 million in February
With February’s gains, Rupert’s year-to-date increase now stands at $3.19 billion, making him the only African billionaire to have gained more than $3 billion so far in 2025.
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Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe loses $100 million as ARM struggles
The decline follows a steep 16 percent drop in ARM’s share price over the past five days, with the stock sliding from R162 ($8.8) to R135 ($7.33).
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Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s mining empire battles falling earnings
African Rainbow Minerals (ARM), led by Motsepe, forecasts a 55% drop in headline earnings on weaker iron ore prices.
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Glencore, led by South Africa’s Gary Nagle, wins $120 million payout in Nigerian LNG battle
The legal dispute underscores escalating tensions in global LNG markets, as suppliers and traders grapple with post-2022 contract enforcement challenges.
Sibanye, led by South African tycoon Neal Froneman, exits $980 million lithium project
The company has communicated its decision to ioneer, which will now seek alternative pathways to advance the project.
Naguib Sawiris calls on Egypt’s President to reevaluate mega-projects amid dollar shortage
Sawiris cautioned that the ambitious projects require substantial foreign currency, straining Egypt’s economy.
South African exec. Duncan Wanblad-led Anglo American deepens ties with Botswana in diamond deal
De Beers secures a 25-year extension for Debswana’s mining licenses, reinforcing its leadership as Botswana rebalances its diamond trade strategy.
Eswatini’s richest man Natie Kirsh sees $100 million drop in net worth
Kirsh, who built his empire from a family sorghum-malt business in 1952, derives most of his fortune from his 75-percent stake in Jetro Holdings.
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Standard Bank, led by South African banker Sim Tshabalala, unveils $397 million boost for SMMEs
The move is set to widen credit access, stimulate job creation, and bolster economic resilience.
South African executive Simon Baloyi-led Sasol posts $6.7 billion in revenue in H1 2024
The decline in revenue was driven by a combination of weaker oil prices, a 5 percent drop in sales volumes, and softer market demand.
Zimbabwe’s richest man urges local venture funding, pushes for high school entrepreneurship
Strive Masiyiwa believes a stronger local investment ecosystem would create a more sustainable future for entrepreneurs across the continent.
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s ARC, raises stake in JSE-listed Alexforbes to $264 million
Patrice Motsepe’s ARC raises its stake in JSE-listed Alexforbes to $264.34 million, reinforcing its influence in South Africa’s financial services sector.
Prosus, led by South African Billionaire Koos Bekker, acquires food delivery firm for $4.3 billion
Prosus acquires Just Eat Takeaway.com for $4.3 billion, expanding its European food delivery dominance and leveraging AI, investment expertise, and logistics innovation.