6 companies linked to South African businessman Whitey Basson
From transforming Shoprite into a retail giant to reshaping the grocery market, Basson’s enduring impact reverberates across various sectors.
Southern Africa
South African executive Pieter van der Westhuizen earns nearly $1-million salary in 2023
As the group’s CFO since Sept. 2013, Westhuizen’s remuneration marks an 18.4 percent increase from the R12.3 million ($0.66 million) package he received in the prior year.
5 companies linked to Siza Mzimela, the first Black woman to start an airline
From her historic role as CEO of South African Airways to founding Fly Blue Crane and leading transformative ventures.
South African-born billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong loses $520 million in first week of 2024
Soon-Shiong’s net worth plunged by $520 million in the first week of 2023 declining from $10.5 billion on Jan. 1 to $9.98 billion.
5 companies owned by reclusive Zimbabwean tycoon Zinona Koudounaris
Unearth his vast portfolio, spanning from Simbisa Brands’ fast-food dominance to Padenga Holdings’ global presence in luxury fashion.
South African executive Peter Mountford pockets $1.2-million salary in 2023
Mountford’s compensation package demonstrates a remarkable increase from the previous year’s total of $0.96 million.
7 companies owned by South African real estate tycoon Stephen Brookes
From affordable housing to energy solutions, delve into Brookes’ multi-millionaire league status and his commitment to community empowerment and philanthropy.
Namibian tycoon Koos Brandt made $20 million in 2023 from Capricorn shares
Brandt, who stepped down as chairman of Capricorn in 2017, owns an 18.5-percent stake in the Windhoek-based investment firm.
Zimbabwean businessman John Moxon made nearly $100 million in 2023
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 African executive Peter Wharton-Hood pockets $1.1-million salary in 2023
Wharton-Hood, the group’s CEO since Sept. 2020, saw a notable 16.6-percent increase in his 2023 compensation package.
Hitesh Anadkat, one of Malawi’s richest men, rakes in $105 million in 2023
Anadkat holds a 35.51-percent stake in FMB Capital, or 872,924,575 ordinary shares.
South African exec Reeza Isaacs earns $1.9-million salary at Woolworths in 2023
The compensation package underscores Isaacs’ indispensable commitment and prowess as a seasoned executive in the global retail industry.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux gains $104.5 million in 2023
Since its inception, Le Roux has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of the financial services industry throughout Africa.
7 companies linked to South African businesswoman Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa
Taking the reins at Naspers South Africa in 2019, Mahanyele-Dabengwa, the first Black and female CEO, spearheaded the digital transformation strategy.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker records $300-million wealth loss in 2023
Navigating headwinds: Bekker’s Prosus N.V. stake takes a hit amid industry disruptions.
4 companies linked to South African tycoon Kennedy Bungane
From leading multimillion-dollar deals to steering diverse companies, Bungane’s strategic brilliance leaves an indelible mark on banking, energy, and investments.