South African tycoon Jannie Mouton makes $43 million in 15 days from Capitec Bank
Mouton is renowned for co-founding Capitec Bank with Michiel Le Roux, and Riaan Stassen. He presently owns a 5.11-percent stake in the leading retail bank.
Southern Africa
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert gains $800 million in single day
The recent increase in his wealth figures, driven by a sharp rise in Richemont’s share price, trimmed his year-to-date losses to $442 million.
Telecom firm linked to Malagasy tycoon Hassanein Hiridjee secures $60-million loan from IFC
The arrangement, structured in collaboration with Societe Generale Benin and Ecobank Togo, aims to propel Togocom into a new era of digital advancement.
Namibian tycoon Quinton van Rooyen’s Trustco seals $50-million deal with U.S. fund RVF
Trustco detailed its plan to issue new shares to RVF through an option, solidifying RVF’s position as a key anchor investor with a cash injection of up to $50 million.
TymeBank, backed by billionaire Patrice Motsepe, achieves first-ever profit milestone
Motsepe, the influential owner with a substantial stake in TymeBank, emphasized the bank’s appeal to a more affluent consumer market.
Eswatini’s richest man Natie Kirsh rakes in $100 million in just nine days
The recent $100-million boost in Kirsh’s wealth is linked to the outstanding performance of his private investments.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese faces $54.7-million loss from Shoprite stake
Wiese’s holdings in Shoprite amount to an 11.58-percent stake, valued at more than $920 million.
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe-linked insurer eyes India for growth
India’s economy is growing nearly five times faster than South Africa’s.
South African executive Shameel Joosub earns $3.4-million salary from Vodacom
His compensation package includes a R16.64-million ($0.88 million) base salary, accompanied by a short-term incentive of R14.03 million ($0.74 million).
Africa’s first female billionaire accuses Angolan government of political persecution
Accused of embezzlement and fraud, dos Santos, through her lawyer, claims the allegations are politically motivated.
South African exec Paul Dunne earns $1.5-million salary from Northam in 2023
His compensation comprises a base salary of R11.23 million ($0.60 million) and augmented by a short-term incentive of R8.41 million ($0.45 million).
One of Malawi’s richest men, Hitesh Anadkat, gains $20 million from FMB Capital
The $20.76-million surge has solidified Anadkat’s position as one of the wealthiest investors on the Malawi Stock Exchange.
South African billionaire Ivan Glasenberg suffers $389-million loss in first weeks of 2024
Glasenberg’s wealth is derived from his 9.81-percent stake in Glencore, a Swiss multinational commodity trading and mining company.
Why African billionaires are banking in Belize: Luigi Wewege, president of Caye International Bank
Wewege explains to Billionaires.Africa the reasons why wealthy Africans are flocking to bank in the Central American country.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe makes $100 million in first two weeks of 2024
Despite a 10-percent plunge in the market value of Motsepe’s 40-percent stake in ARM, the surge in his net worth is linked to the revaluation of private investments.
South Africa’s Ackerman family kicks off 2024 with $14.7-million loss in 11 days
The Ackerman family, known for their wealth and diverse investments, holds a significant 25.53-percent stake in Pick ‘n Pay, or 124,677,238 shares.