The South African tech billionaire buying so much land around his luxury estate in England that it is upsetting residents
- Koos Bekker and his wife Karen Roos have acquired a significant amount of land around their Newt Hotel in Somerset, England, sparking concerns among local residents.
- Bekker's family background in farming and his business philosophy are highlighted in various interviews, with him crediting his farm upbringing for his discipline and work ethic.
- Bekker's Naspers has made several high-profile investments, including a $32 million stake in Tencent in 2001, which has returned to investors worth $65 billion by 2015.
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