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Billionaire Christo Wiese's Brait SE plans to list Virgin Active in the UK in late 2026, with a secondary offer in Johannesburg.

Bitcoin soars past $90,000. Stafford Masie discusses its future dominance, potential nation-state adoption, and impact on global markets.

Corion Capital’s founder David Bacher explains why this was the kind of month that could make or break a money manager’s career.

Africa is one of the poorest regions in the world with a vast population under the poverty line. The unequal wealth distribution in Africa makes it a complicated economic region.

Brait, the investment holding company, with a significant investment in Virgin Active has shown promising performance with membership up 12%.

An Enron-like accounting scandal at South Africa-based furniture group Steinhoff International wiped out billions of retail tycoon Wiese’s fortune. After a four-year battle, he’s back as one of Africa’s richest, and at peace with the world.

Shoprite founder and one of South Africa’s most revered businessmen, Christo Wiese, won back billionaire status (in dollar terms).

Brait, the investment holding company, with a significant investment in Virgin Active has shown promising performance with membership up 12%.

JOHANNESBURG — The rand and South African sovereign bond prices ticked higher on Friday, while stocks fell, after ruling party officials failed to reach a…