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Executives behind Africa’s 10 largest publicly listed companies
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Executives behind Africa’s 10 largest publicly listed companies

Meet the CEOs leading Africa’s 10 most valuable listed companies, from Gold Fields and Naspers to Capitec, MTN and Attijariwafa Bank.

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Durban-born executive Sayurie Naidoo
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Valterra’s CFO Sayurie Naidoo leans on AI, underground tech after $724M cost overhaul

Valterra CFO Sayurie Naidoo reveals how AI, underground mining technology and $724.3 million in cost savings are boosting profitability.

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Nigerian banker Adaora Umeoji
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Zenith Bank CEO Adaora Umeoji in line for N430 million dividend payout

Zenith Bank CEO Adaora Umeoji is set to receive a N430 million ($326,000) interim dividend payout as the lender lifts midyear shareholder returns by 20%.

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Vitality boss Neville Koopowitz
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Vitality boss Neville Koopowitz offloads Discovery stake worth over $2.4 million

Vitality CEO Neville Koopowitz sells a $2.44 million stake in Discovery as the global insurer reports double-digit international profit growth.

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Boipelo Lekubo
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Boipelo Lekubo Harmony Gold’s finance boss bags $1.3 million in bold equity play

Boipelo Lekubo pocketed $1.34 million in an open-market share sale while reinvesting heavily into Harmony Gold equity, raising her total stake.

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South African executive Val Nichas
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Val Nichas drives Spur’s five-year turnaround as revenue surges sixfold to $252 million

Val Nichas drives Spur’s five-year turnaround as revenue surges sixfold to $252 million, powered by network growth and integrated supply chains.

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MTN CEO Ralph Mupita re-elected to GSMA board for second term

Ralph Mupita wins a second GSMA board term as AI, connectivity and digital access reshape Africa’s mobile industry.

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Lytania Johnson
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25-year climb puts $1 million FirstRand stake in South Africa’s FNB CEO hands

Lytania Johnson’s 25-year rise at FNB has culminated in a $1.06 million FirstRand stake, built through deferred executive incentives and share awards.

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South African executive Simon Baloyi
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South African executive Simon Baloyi bags $2.6 million pay as Sasol profit jumps

Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi’s pay surged 65.4% to R42.87 million ($2.57 million) in 2026, driven by higher incentives as the energy group’s profits doubled.

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South African business leader Mteto Nyati
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South African business leader Mteto Nyati gets three-year extension as Eskom chairperson

Mteto Nyati secures a three-year extension as Eskom chairperson to lead South Africa’s power utility through key energy and market reforms.

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South African executive Raisibe Morathi
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Limpopo-born executive Raisibe Morathi’s Vodacom stake tops $5 million

Vodacom CFO Raisibe Morathi’s direct shareholding in the telecom giant tops $5.02 million following long-term executive incentive vestings.

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Ghanaian executive Ebenezer Asante
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MTN Ghana rally lifts Ghanaian executive Ebenezer Asante’s stake to $4.3 million

MTN Ghana’s 48.1% rally has lifted Ebenezer Asante’s stake to $4.3 million, up $1.22 million since January.

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