How Wicknell Chivayo gave away millions in cars and cash
Wicknell Chivayo, reported killed in Wednesday's helicopter crash, spent millions on cars and cash for musicians, journalists and security forces while winning state contracts.
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Wicknell Chivayo’s family confirms his death following fatal Zimbabwe helicopter crash
The family of Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has confirmed his death following a helicopter crash in Marondera that killed all six people aboard the aircraft.
Controversial Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo reported dead in helicopter crash
Businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife were among six people reported killed when a helicopter crashed near Marondera, Zimbabwe, on Wednesday evening.
Eswatini billionaire Natie Kirsh builds giant New York family office after $29 billion deal
Natie Kirsh's family is hiring investment chiefs to run what could be one of the biggest family offices after the $29 billion Restaurant Depot sale.
Billionaire Tim Draper says Africa can leapfrog to Bitcoin
Venture capitalist Tim Draper says Africa could skip past fiat money to Bitcoin, speaking ahead of the Africa Blockchain Festival in Nairobi next month.
Africa's richest man targets 10 million investors for his refinery IPO
Aliko Dangote is targeting 10 million retail investors for his refinery's $1.6 billion IPO, nearly four times the 2.7 million Nigerians who currently trade shares.
Elon Musk says AI will make everyone rich, but jobs will change
Elon Musk says AI will deliver "universal high income" and top healthcare for everyone, speaking after signing a voluntary White House safety accord with five rival CEOs.
Michael Jordan's 'Last Dance' jersey sells for record $12.26 million
Michael Jordan's Game 3 jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals sold for $12.26 million, the most ever paid at auction for a basketball jersey.
Billionaire Ken Griffin buys Miami's Mana Wynwood for $1.1 billion
Ken Griffin has paid about $1.1 billion for Moishe Mana's Wynwood complex, the land where Carnegie Mellon plans to build its new Miami campus.
Former glue salesman Sun Aixiang becomes a billionaire as chip stock soars
Sun Aixiang, a former glue and tape salesman, is worth $1.7 billion after shares of his chip-cooling materials maker surged in their Shenzhen debut.
Dangote refinery runs above full capacity for the first time
Dangote's refinery ran at 105% of capacity in August, supplying 71% of Nigeria's petrol and cutting diesel imports by more than 80%.
Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin gives record $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon
Ken Griffin is giving Carnegie Mellon $3 billion, the largest individual gift in higher education history, with $2 billion for a new Miami campus.
Billionaire Naguib Sawiris expects new gold finds in Egypt to reach at least 1 million ounces
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris expects his company's new gold exploration areas in Egypt to yield at least 1 million ounces of gold.
Sergey Brin has now Spent $102 Million Trying to Stop California's Billionaire Tax
Sergey Brin has put $102 million into the campaign against Proposition 40, a one-time 5% wealth tax California voters will decide on Nov. 3.
South African billionaire Michiel le Roux's Capitec lifts profit 19% to R9.5 billion
Capitec's headline earnings rose 19% to R9.5 billion in the six months to August, with active clients up 7% to 26.6 million.
Africa's richest man breaks ground on $16 billion petroleum refinery in Kenya
Aliko Dangote and William Ruto broke ground at Lamu on Sept. 30 on a refinery designed to process 700,000 barrels of crude a day by 2029.