The 10 richest Black people in America in 2023
From Robert F. Smith to LeBron James, meet the 10 Black billionaires in America in 2023.
Billionaires Africa
Nassef Sawiris’ Orascom Construction sells chemicals subsidiary for $53 million
This divestment is part of Orascom’s strategy to extract value across its assets for allocation to growth and value-accretive areas.
James Mwangi powers Equity Group to robust Q1 profits, exceeding $90 million
Equity Group Holdings reports impressive Q1 profits of $90 million.
South African tycoon Ivan Saltzman to sell $41 million worth of Dis-Chem shares to executives
Saltzman, along with his wife Lynette, co-founded Dis-Chem Pharmacies in 1978.
Tanzanian billionaire Rostam Aziz to build $140-million solar project in Zanzibar
Aziz, one of Tanzania’s wealthiest men, has tentacles in telecoms, aviation, mining, real estate, and port management.
Aziz Akhannouch, Morocco’s richest man, faces staggering $500-million loss in 2023
Akhannouch, Morocco’s prime minister and wealthiest individual, has lost half a billion dollars due to declining petroleum assets.
Tennis legend and investor Serena Williams joins Consello as senior advisor
Williams is the third retired star athlete to join the Consello Group, following the steps of former NFL star Tom Brady and Pau Gasol.
South African billionaire Johann Rupert insists Richemont is not for sale
Richemont recently published its latest full-year financial report, which shows a 21-percent growth in jewelry sales.
Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Mansour set to buy Major League Soccer team for $500 million
Mansour oversees Mansour Group, a family conglomerate, and has a net worth of $3.6 billion.
Nigerian banker Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede to donate $5 million to healthcare initiatives
Aig-Imoukhuede is the former CEO of Access Bank.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert rakes in $286 million in just 24 hours
Rupert’s net worth rose by $286 million in a day due to Richemont’s share surge.
Dis-Chem Founder Ivan Saltzman to step down as CEO in June 2023
Dis-Chem’s founder and long-time steps down; CFO Rui Morais to become CEO in July.
Swazi billionaire Natie Kirsh bounces back from losses, gains $460 million
Kirsh’s net worth bounces back by $460 million after a multimillion-dollar slump earlier this year.
Chris Kirubi’s heirs suffer $1.44-million loss from stake in Kenya’s largest listed investment firm
The heirs of late Kenyan billionaire Chris Kirubi experience a significant decline in Centum Investment’s stake.
Ghanaian mining tycoon Ibrahim Mahama signs $230-million equipment financing deal
Mahama, 52, is one of Ghana’s richest men and the founder of Engineers & Planners.
Adidas share price slump costs Egypt’s richest man $300 million in a single week
Sawiris remains the richest man in Egypt and the Arab world.