Bloomberg
Billionaire’s Phosphate Bet Backfires, Hundreds of Jobs at Stake
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe has backed phosphate producer Kropz Plc for approximately nine years. Kropz announced a restructuring of its sole operating asset, and one of its contractors issued a warning of hundreds of potential job losses. The specific details of the restructuring and contractor identity were not provided.
