Johann Rupert, South African billionaire & Remgro chair

Johann Rupert’s fibre companies pass 2.9 million homes in South Africa

Johann Rupert fibre companies now reach 2.9 million South African homes as Remgro expands Vumatel, Herotel and broadband networks.

Timilehin Adejumobi September 21, 2026

Companies

10 businesses linked to Gathoo brothers, South African millionaires behind Devland

Gathoo Brothers, Mahomed and Shiraz Gathoo built a diversified South African business network spanning grocery retail, wholesale, property and trading.

Feyisayo Ajayi September 21, 2026

The Courtyard Hotel in Summerstrand, Gqeberha

Tourism Luxury

City Lodge refurbishes Gqeberha hotel as tourism prospects grow

City Lodge is investing in Gqeberha’s tourism market with Courtyard Hotel upgrade, new jobs and a restaurant aimed at local diners.

Timilehin Adejumobi September 21, 2026

Business Energy

Kenya Power hires 1,154 staff as expansion drives workforce growth

Kenya Power hires 1,154 staff as customer growth, network expansion and engineering shortages reshape its workforce.

Timilehin Adejumobi September 21, 2026

Business Companies

Botswana eyes bigger stake in De Beers as diamond industry enters new era

Botswana is preparing to seek a larger stake in De Beers as Anglo American moves to exit the diamond business, but the government has yet to decide how much it can afford to buy. Vice President and Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe said any holding would exceed Botswana’s current 15% interest. The government is balancing that ambition against worsening public finances…