South Africa’s richest man, Johann Rupert’s Richemont, reports $16.7 billion in nine-month sales
Richemont posts $16.7 billion nine-month sales, driven by record-breaking Q3 and resilience despite challenges, with Japan leading 25% regional growth.
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South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Brait completes bond buyback, cuts debt by $5.3 million
This is part of the company’s broader strategy to strengthen its financial structure and improve its balance sheet.
Naspers spends $1.2 billion on share buybacks in less than 5 months
Naspers has invested $1.2 billion to repurchase 5.38 million shares over the past five months, enhancing shareholder value and reaffirming financial stability.
South African billionaire Ivan Glasenberg loses $1.9 billion on Glencore stake
Glencore's share price slump wipes out $1.9 billion from Ivan Glasenberg's stake.
Johann Rupert’s 7 biggest philanthropic contributions: Transforming lives in South Africa and beyond
From COVID-19 relief to wildlife conservation, Johann Rupert’s philanthropy is driving social and economic change.
Richemont's rally lifts Johann Rupert's wealth to $13 billion
Johann Rupert stays South Africa’s richest as Richemont boosts his net worth to $13 billion.
Sanlam, Ninety One finalize $275.7-million asset management deal
The agreement, valued at R5 billion ($275.7 million), makes Ninety One the primary active investment manager for Sanlam.
Capitec partners with Cisco to transform banking for 23 million clients
Capitec Bank collaborates with Cisco to enhance digital infrastructure and improve customer experience.
Brait reports $56.45-million profit in first half of 2025 fiscal year
Brait demonstrated notable resilience, with significant profitability and revenue growth.
Sasol shares drop over five percent amid production and operational challenges
Sasol shares dropped by over five percent following operational challenges and lower production volumes in the first quarter of FY2025, as the petrochemical giant grapples with phased shutdowns and market pressures.
Prosus aims for $400-million e-commerce profit by 2025
CEO Bloisi emphasizes profitability and strategic divestments in core business
Richemont to divest YNAP to Mytheresa for $609.7 million
This strategic move follows Richemont’s efforts to enhance YNAP's profitability in the fiercely competitive online luxury retail market.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux’s Capitec Bank reports $369.4-million half-year profit
This rise from R4.69 billion ($270.22 million) in the same period last year highlights Capitec Bank’s resilience in a tough global economy.
TymeBank, backed by Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe, hits 10-million-customer milestone
The bank, backed by Motsepe, has rapidly expanded since its launch in 2019, transforming the financial landscape in South Africa and beyond.
South African tycoon Stephen Brookes gains $2.3 million from Balwin stake in 10 days
Real estate mogul Stephen Brookes, the founder and the largest shareholder of Balwin Properties, owns 36.08 percent of the Johannesburg-based property developer.
Prosus, linked to South African billionaire Koos Bekker, offloads $743 million worth of Trip.com shares
Prosus N.V. has grown into a leading global consumer Internet group. The transaction gives Prosus liquidity to focus on higher-growth areas in its portfolio.