Shoprite backed by South African tycoon Christo Wiese secures $64 million from Standard Bank
The funding, part of Shoprite’s ongoing expansion initiative, is set to address the anticipated volume and logistics demands for the next decade.
Southern Africa
Hassanein Hiridjee’s AXIAN Group acquires solar assets in Madagascar and Burkina Faso
This acquisition follows AXIAN’s collaboration with GreenYellow a year ago, which brought a groundbreaking 1.8MW solar photovoltaic power plant to Madagascar’s Sava region.
South African tycoon Neal Froneman-led Sibanye suffers $2.52-billion impairment
Froneman, instrumental in driving Sibanye’s transformation into a leading producer of platinum, palladium, and gold, presently holds a 0.3-percent stake in the group.
Africa’s first female billionaire Isabel dos Santos challenges corruption charges
Dos Santos has launched a counteroffensive with a detailed cover story featured in the Portuguese magazine Expresso.
Bernard Berson drives Bidcorp to record-breaking $6.04-billion half-year revenue
Berson, who has been the CEO of Bidcorp since 2016, commended the exceptional revenue figures and financial performance.
Backed by South Africa’s richest man, Seacom eyes deals in East and West Africa
Seacom CEO Alpheus Mangale revealed the company’s growth strategy, highlighting the crucial role of acquisitions in its expansion plans.
Laurence Rapp-led Vukile raises $18.9 million for deals in Spain and South Africa
The move is aimed at fortifying the fund’s balance sheet, providing it with increased financial flexibility for potential acquisitions in both South Africa and Spain.
Controversial South African mogul Edwin Sodi’s mansion listed for $4 million
The mansion, once the pride of Sobi, a troubled businessman, was listed by Lynn Petzer of Lynn Estates.
South African businessman Johan Burger loses $1.37 million from FirstRand stake
Despite the recent decline in the market value of his stake, Johan Burger remains one of South Africa’s most affluent and influential executives within the financial industry.
South African executive Lance Foxcroft pockets $1.2-million salary in 2023
Foxcroft’s 2023 compensation comprises a base salary of R4.08 million ($0.21 million), complemented by a performance-driven short-term incentive of R3.64 million ($0.19 million).
Mohamed Alabbar, owner of world’s tallest building Burj Khalifa, eyes Zimbabwe for expansion
Alabbar’s extensive business portfolio includes Emaar Properties, a leading real estate developer, and notable ventures such as Noon.com, an e-commerce platform.
Zimbabwean businessman John Moxon’s Meikles stake slumps below $7 million
Moxon, who played a pivotal role in transforming Meikles Limited into one of Zimbabwe’s leading conglomerates, owns a 10.8-percent stake in the group.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert sees $1.05-billion surge in net worth
The recent increase in Rupert’s fortune is linked to the performance of his 9.14-percent stake in Richemont.
Companies owned by South Africa’s second-richest man Nicky Oppenheimer
The South African billionaire investor is renowned for his global investments in Africa, Asia, the United States, and Europe.
South African-British billionaire Clive Calder gains $100 million in just 2 days
The recent $100-million surge in Calder’s fortune, pushing his year-to-date wealth gains to $250 million is tied to the performance of his privately owned assets.
South African executive John Copelyn earns $1.2-million salary in 2023
Copelyn’s strategic leadership propels Hosken Consolidated Investments Limited (HCI) to a record-breaking 58.6-percent profit surge in 2023.