Zimbabwe’s richest man, Strive Masiyiwa, gains $100 million amid AI factory rollout
Strive Masiyiwa regains $100 million, raising his net worth to $1.3 billion amid Africa’s first AI factory rollout with NVIDIA.
Black entrepreneur Fawn Weaver’s Uncle Nearest defaults on $108 million loan after $900 million valuation
Fawn Weaver’s Uncle Nearest faces $108 million loan default and legal scrutiny after reaching a $900 million valuation.
Nigerian logistics mogul Taiwo Afolabi’s fortune rises as SAHCO stake nears $50 million
Nigerian mogul Taiwo Afolabi’s SAHCO holding climbs to $48 million, backed by soaring revenue, profit, and investor confidence.
South Africa’s second-richest man, Nicky Oppenheimer, now worth $13 billion
South Africa’s Nicky Oppenheimer grows his fortune to $13 billion, driven by private investments.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola releases memoir 'Making It Big'
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola has released his memoir, Making It Big, offering a candid look at his rise as a self-made entrepreneur and insights into Africa’s business world.
Alain Nkontchou, the Cameroonian banker behind $100-million Ecobank stake
Alain Nkontchou invests $100 million to become Ecobank’s largest shareholder with 5.95 billion shares and greater influence on its future.
Black investor John Rogers’ fund buys Microsoft shares worth $46 million
Ariel Investments led by John Rogers buys $46.4 million in Microsoft shares, strengthening its tech portfolio.
Access Holdings, led by Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, backs Zambia with $100 million pledge
Access Holdings pledges $100 million to boost Zambia’s energy and agriculture, strengthening power supply and food security.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert loses $1.8 billion in recent weeks
Johann Rupert’s net worth falls $1.8 billion as Richemont shares drop, despite strong luxury jewelry sales and $8.6 billion cash reserves.
Moroccan billionaire Anas Sefrioui gains $57 million from Casablanca-based developer
ADH stock rebound lifts Anas Sefrioui’s stake above $1 billion, signaling renewed confidence in Morocco’s real estate market.
South African tycoon Cobus Stofberg's Naspers stake now worth $120 million
Cobus Stofberg’s stake in Naspers surged to $123 million in 2025 as the tech giant’s market value climbed above $54 billion.
Five new African billionaires have emerged so far in 2025
Five new billionaires join Africa’s top ranks in 2025, led by gains in real estate, banking, and tech sectors.
Alex Karp, richest Black person in U.S., is now worth $16 billion after $8.9 billion gain in 2025
Alex Karp’s fortune jumps to $16 billion, rising $8.9 billion on Palantir’s AI-powered software demand.
Indian-born Gupta brothers’ Johannesburg homes sell for $2 million
Gupta brothers’ Johannesburg homes sold for $2 million, 47 percent below their $3.64 million valuation, as part of a business rescue plan.
Two new billionaires emerge from Africa’s stock markets in August 2025
Malawi’s Thom Mpinganjira and Egypt’s Hisham Talaat Moustafa join Africa’s billionaire list after major stock gains in August.
South African businessman Christopher Seabrooke’s Sabvest stake falls below $100 million
Christopher Seabrooke’s Sabvest stake slips to $84 million as shares fall 14.55 percent since mid-June.