Naspers offices in Cape Town (Image: Getty)
Naspers stands as ’s richest company, valued at an impressive £28bn.
Based in Cape Town, , Naspers has evolved from a media company founded in 1915 into a global tech and e-commerce powerhouse.
Naspers is a multinational holding company with interests in internet, technology, online retail, publishing, and venture capital.
Through its investment arm, Prosus, Naspers holds a significant portion of Tencent’s shares, which has proved to be a lucrative move, propelling the company’s market value to new heights.
Naspers’ focus on digital innovation, combined with strategic investments in global technology markets, has allowed it to diversify its holdings beyond traditional media.
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In addition to Tencent, Naspers owns a variety of assets in sectors such as fintech, education, and entertainment.
Its e-commerce platform, Takealot, has become a leader in South Africa, while its investment in global online businesses positions it for continued growth.
Among its key holdings are Media24, Africa’s largest publishing company, and Takealot, South Africa’s largest online retailer.
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Naspers is also an active player in the venture capital space through Naspers Foundry, which invests in emerging South African start-ups to drive innovation.
The richest companies in Africa are South African.
South Africa stands out as the continent’s most industrialised nation, with major companies in sectors like mining, telecommunications, financial services, technology, and retail.