Tag: Capitec

Inside Capitec: How South Africa’s $32 billion lender builds leaders from within

Capitec Bank builds leadership from within, grooming executives Gerrie Fourie and Graham Lee through internal development and succession planning.

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Capitec overtakes Naspers, Gold Fields to become Africa’s most valuable company

Capitec overtakes Naspers and Gold Fields to become Africa’s most valuable listed company, with a market capitalization of $31.65 billion.

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Capitec loses $4.1 billion in market value 58 days after overtaking FirstRand

Capitec has lost $4.1 billion in market value since overtaking FirstRand, despite strong earnings growth and expanding digital banking operations.

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Capitec secures approval for $12.2 million Rental Finance sale to Sasfin

Capitec Rental Finance sale to Sasfin wins approval as Capitec advances its strategy to exit the noncore business for R201 million ($12.2 million).

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South African Reserve Bank fines Michiel Le Roux’s Capitec Bank $1.74 million

South Africa’s central bank fined Capitec R28 million ($1.74 million) for customer due diligence, employee training and anti-money laundering control failures.

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Capitec expands Smart ID services to 242 branches across South Africa 

Capitec now offers Smart ID services at 242 branches across South Africa as Home Affairs expands its bank-based digital rollout.

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Capitec wins approval for secondary listing on A2X markets after name change

Capitec secondary listing on A2X gives investors another trading venue as the bank expands beyond traditional financial services.

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South Africa Regulator recommends approval of Capitec’s $24.5 million Walletdoc deal      

Capitec’s $24.5 million Walletdoc deal advances after regulators impose conditions to protect competition in digital payments.

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Capitec advances name change as Ex-CEO Gerrie Fourie resumes board

Capitec to rename holding company as Gerrie Fourie returns to board, strengthening governance and continuity after record profits.

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Capitec’s former CEO Gerrie Fourie pockets $9.4 million in 2026 pay package 

Capitec former CEO Gerrie Fourie pay package 2026 totals $9.4 million after strong earnings, governance transition and board return.

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South African billionaire Jannie Mouton’s Capitec stake exceeds $2 billion

Mouton family’s Capitec stake tops $2 billion as share rally boosts value and investor confidence on Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

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Capitec rolls out Smart ID services at new South Africa branches  

Capitec launches Smart ID services at new South African branches.

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