South African billionaire Jannie Mouton's R7.2 billion Curro gift tops a year of giving
Wealthy South Africans gave about R6 billion in 2025, led increasingly by women, Black donors and under-40s, a figure excluding Jannie Mouton's Curro buyout.
African philanthropy
Ivorian billionaire Jean Kacou Diagou's foundation to fund schools the government will run
The NSIA Foundation, part of Jean Kacou Diagou's banking and insurance group, will finance school building in Côte d'Ivoire while the state supplies staff.
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote will give a third of his fortune to charity - $11.6 billion today
Aliko Dangote will leave a third of his fortune to charity. That is $11.6 billion today, before his refinery reaches the market.
Byron Allen donates $100,000 to family of Nolan Wells as billionaire Tyler Perry covers funeral
Media mogul Byron Allen donated $100,000 to the family of Nolan Wells, joining Tyler Perry and Colin Kaepernick in supporting the grieving family.
Tanzania's richest man Mohammed Dewji makes TIME100 Philanthropy list for tackling poverty in Africa
Robert F. Smith has taken Vista Equity Partners into Abu Dhabi, opening the $107 billion firm's first Middle East office inside the Abu Dhabi Global Market financial center.
Inside the biggest billionaire donations in Africa in 2025
Africa’s billionaires ramped up giving in 2025, funding schools, hospitals and startups as governments face tight budgets and rising public needs.
Philanthropy Spotlight: Billionaire Donations During the Festive Season
This festive season, African billionaires are making significant charitable contributions, supporting causes in education, healthcare, and community development, and uplifting those in need across the continent.