South African tycoon Jannie Mouton’s Capitec stake slumps by $57.4 million
Despite the recent setback, Mouton still holds his position as one of the most affluent investors on the JSE and remains one of the wealthiest individuals in South Africa.
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South African tycoon Neal Froneman-led Sibanye considers cutting 4,000 jobs in major gold restructuring
Froneman underlines restructuring need to fortify balance sheet
South African tech mogul Zak Calisto gains $55.6 million from Karooooo shares in just 9 days
This surge highlights Calisto’s influence in South Africa’s tech sector, underscoring his role in shaping Karooooo’s path forward as a top provider of intelligent transportation solutions.
South African tycoon Barry Swartzberg’s stake in Discovery declines by $10.7 million
Despite the recent setback in Swartzberg’s stake, he retains his position as one of South Africa’s wealthiest businessmen and one of the most successful investors on the JSE.
South African billionaire Ivan Glasenberg gains $520 million in two weeks
Glasenberg’s rising fortune further cements his position among the world’s richest individuals.
South African tycoon Jonathan Jawno’s Transaction Capital debuts WeBuyCars on JSE
The move is seen as a strategic maneuver to unlock shareholder value and expand WeBuyCars’ brand presence in the competitive used-car market.
South African billionaire Stephen Saad gains $21.1 million as Aspen shares soar
This rise in Saad’s stake underscores his pivotal role in South Africa’s business landscape, placing him among the top investors on the JSE.
Capitec Bank shares slump costs South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux $76 million
The recent slump in his fortune follows the $60-million gain recorded on April 4, when his stake in Capitec Bank soared from $1.48 billion to $1.54 billion.
Sibanye mulls $500-million metals streaming deal under South African tycoon Neal Froneman
Froneman underscored the importance of fortifying liquidity buffers to mitigate potential downturns. He explicitly ruled out equity issuance as a means of capital procurement.
Standard Bank, led by South African banker Sim Tshabalala, seeks banking license in Egypt
Standard Bank’s push into Egypt, a nation of more than 100 million people, follows its strong 2023 financial performance, with headline earnings surging to $2.3 billion.
South African tycoon Jonathan Jawno gains $7.9 million from Transaction Capital stake
This recent uptick follows a period of steady gains for Jawno, during which his holdings in Transaction Capital rose by $7.7 million between Feb. 12 and March 18.
Zimbabwean exec Ralph Mupita-led MTN set to invest $102 million to tackle South Africa’s blackouts
Mupita emphasized the critical nature of the situation, describing the power outages as a “crisis” further compounded by vandalism of mobile phone towers and base stations.
South Africa’s Ackerman family gains $18.5 million from Pick ‘n Pay stake
This surge solidifies the Ackerman family’s position as one of the wealthiest investors on the JSE.
Discovery Health, linked to South African tycoon Adrian Gore, distributes over $32 million via wellness fund
With more than $32 million distributed to more than 485,000 medical aid members, the initiative underscores Discovery’s commitment to enhancing healthcare accessibility.
Christo Wiese-backed Shoprite joins retailers investing $125 million in startups every five years
Shoprite Holdings is partially owned by South African billionaire Christo Wiese, who holds an 11.63-percent stake in the retailer.
Backed by Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe, Sanlam to acquire stake in Indian insurer
Sanlam’s interest in SGIC is set to rise from 40 percent to 51 percent, and in SLIC from 42 percent to 54 percent.