South African-British billionaire Clive Calder’s fortune jumps $300 million in 16 days
Calder’s recent wealth surge solidifies his position as a top figure on both the African and global stages, underscoring his enduring influence.
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South African banker Alan Pullinger’s FirstRand stake hits $20 million
Pullinger’s newfound wealth cements his status as one of South Africa’s most affluent executives.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe backs Lesaka as it inks $85-million deal to acquire Adumo
Motsepe, who became Africa’s first Black billionaire in 2008 thanks to his mining ventures, is establishing a new base for his fortune, building resilience, and seeking future opportunities.
French billionaire’s firm buys $30.6-million stake in DStv parent, MultiChoice
Vivendi, partly owned by Bollore Group, is using its subsidiary Canal+ to steadily increase its stake in MultiChoice, signaling its expanding ambitions in Africa’s entertainment market.
South African tycoon Jonathan Jawno gains $3 million from Transaction Capital stake
Jawno, a founding member of Transaction Capital, holds a 9.59-percent stake in the group, amounting to 72,667,000 ordinary shares.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert’s wealth jumps $500 million in 6 days
The surge in Rupert’s wealth, an average gain of $83.3 million per day since May 2, is attributed to the performance of his 9.14-percent stake in Richemont.
South African tycoon Giovanni Ravazzotti takes $9.1-million hit from Italtile stake
As a result of the recent share price decline, Ravazzotti, who founded Italtile in 1969 and owns a 33.88-percent stake (447,746,694 shares).
South African businessman Des de Beer’s trust secures approval for $447-million bond listing
Rand Merchant Bank, a division of FirstRand, assumed the role of debt sponsor, further bolstering confidence in Resilient’s financial endeavors.
Absa Group, led by South African exec Arrie Rautenbach, unveils $3.2-billion bond program
Rautenbach, a veteran South African banker with deep financial services expertise, holds a 0.026 percent stake (218,412 shares) in Absa Group.
South African exec Jackie van Niekerk-led trust acquires rest of Mall of Africa
With this transaction, Attacq now indirectly owns 100 percent of Mall of Africa, up from AWIC’s previous 80-percent holding.
South African tech mogul Zak Calisto loses $79.2 million from Karooooo shares
Despite the decrease in his stake in Karooooo, Calisto remains one of Africa’s top tech entrepreneurs.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Shoprite shares rebound above $900 million
With his Shoprite stake now reapproaching the $1-billion mark, Wiese remains a billionaire, with his net worth likely exceeding $1.2 billion.
Bank led by South African exec Kennedy Bungane takes stake in Johann Rupert-backed Grindrod
The acquisition bolsters African Bank’s presence within the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) segment, a key growth area for the bank.
Zimbabwean tycoon Ken Sharpe’s WestProp begins development of $300-million mixed-use estate
The development encompasses an 18-hole championship golf course modeled after those used on the PGA Tour
South African tycoon Laurie Dippenaar gains $31.5 million from FirstRand in 18 days
The $31.46-million increase in the market value of Dippenaar’s investment in FirstRand solidifies his position as one of South Africa’s wealthiest businessmen.
South African tycoon Terrence Moolman’s Caxton stake gains $3.2 million
This recent boost follows a period of decline between Feb. 6 and April 18, when Moolman’s stake in the company fell by R146.85 million ($7.66 million).