How these college sweethearts built a billion-dollar retail pharmacy chain
The past few years have seen Ivan and Lynette Saltzman reduce their stake in Dis-Chem from 52.7% shareholding to...
Southern Africa
A look into the US$4 billion business empire of South Africa’s Bafokeng kingdom
The Bofokeng are a Tswana-speaking tribe of about 300,000 people that occupies an area in South Africa’s North West...
Dr. Judy Dlamini: Entrepreneur over-achiever showing women that it is possible
One of South Africa’s wealthiest women, Dr. Nobuhle Judith Dlamini has encouraged women and young people, times without number,...
Monica Musonda: Lawyer-Entrepreneur behind Zambia’s popular instant noodles
One of the easiest meals to prepare when pressed for time is noodles. In Zambia, eeZee instant noodles are...
A deep dive into Johann Rupert’s US$ 12 billion diversified business portfolio
Johann Rupert’s business empire is majorly composed of significant shareholdings in three major heavily diversified entities; South African-based Remgro,...
Ben Filmalter: The legendary restaurateur who brought us Mugg & Bean
When it comes to coffee, slices of cake, tasty muffins, sandwiches, and servings of food, no restaurant chain in...
Markus Jooste: South African billionaire who flew too close to the sun
South Africa’s retail sector is one of the most advanced on the African continent. The sector has produced some...
South Africa’s wealthy elite: Diamonds, luxury goods, and the ultra-rich
South Africa boasts a vibrant economy, but wealth within the nation remains concentrated. At the pinnacle stand a select...
Johann Rupert: The billionaire with an interest in every sector of South Africa’s economy
If you are a South African resident, you probably made Johann Rupert richer today. Picture Tim, a South African...
Exploring Gaborone: Botswana’s capital beaming with opportunities
Let’s talk about Gaborone, the capital of Botswana. It’s a place bursting with life, culture, and chances for people...