The 10 richest people in Africa – and almost half are South African
Forbes has published its Africa’s Billionaires List for 2025, featuring four South Africans among the continent’s top ten wealthiest people.
Business
Big earnings boost for Dis-Chem
Dis-Chem has seen a large increase in earnings as the group continues to expand its store and pharmacy network.
Read MoreBig changes for South Africa’s largest private security company
The Competition Commission has approved two big transactions related to Fidelity Security Services, South Africa’s biggest private security firm.
Read MoreThe man who failed grade 10 and became a multi-millionaire
Allan Hirsch, who founded Hirsch’s Homestore with his wife, Margaret, is one of South Africa’s most successful businessmen. However, his path to success was unique.
Read MoreThe South African artist who set a world record by selling a painting for R245 million
A painting by South African artist Marlene Dumas has sold for R245 million at auction, setting a new record for a living female artist.
Read MoreBig shift at South Africa’s largest shopping mall
Fourways Mall is making strong progress as it starts to fill empty stores and once again position itself as a premier shopping destination. The mall has built on the growth achieved in 2024 with many new store openings, lifestyle experiences and infrastructure enhancements.
Read MoreBig meat producer warns of South African food security crisis
Arnold Prinsloo, CEO of meat producer Eskort, said South Africa risks a mid-winter food security crisis after banning chicken imports from Brazil amid an avian flu outbreak. Mechanically deboned chicken meat from Brazil is used by Eskort and its competitors to make Polony, Viennas, Russians and Braaiwors.
Read MoreJohann Rupert sitting on a R37 billion pile of cash
Johann Rupert-controlled Reinet Investments is sitting on a massive pile of cash following the sale of its large stake in British American Tobacco (BAT).
Read MoreWhy digital nomads are flocking to Hyde Johannesburg, Rosebank’s newest hotspot
Johannesburg’s Rosebank district has become the talk of the town – and not just among locals. Digital nomads, business travellers, shopping tourists and holidaymakers are flocking to this increasingly stylish and energetic suburb in search of more than just a place to lay their headsThey’re craving fun, inspiration, connection, and a taste of authentic Jozi life. Enter: Hyde Johannesburg Rosebank
Read MoreSouth African giant buying Australian company for R18 billion
South African mining giant Harmony Gold is looking to acquire Australia-based MAC Copper for over R18 billion MAC Copper has only one asset in the CSA Copper Mine, roughly 700 km from Sydney, New South Wales.
Read MoreCape Town to host Africa’s first creative-tech hub backed by UNDP, Uvu Africa
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in South Africa has teamed up with Uvu Accelerate, the entrepreneurial arm of Uvu Africa, to drive ecosystem development for Africa’s first dedicated creative-tech hub. The Timbuktoo Creative Hub will be launched in Cape Town.
Read MoreUnlocking Africa’s $180bn digital trade economy
The future of African trade is digital, and it’s unfolding. From Dakar to Durban, a quiet but steady transformation is taking shape.
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