Eswatini’s richest man Natie Kirsh loses $730 million in four months
Eswatini’s richest man Natie Kirsh loses $730 million in four months as asset values fall, but remains among Africa’s richest billionaires.
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America’s richest Black person, Alex Karp gains $2.1 billion, net worth hits $14.2 billion
Palantir CEO Alex Karp adds $2.1 billion, boosting his net worth to $14.2 billion and securing his spot as America’s richest Black billionaire.
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, gains $414 million in 24 hours
Dangote's net worth jumped $414 million in a day as investors poured into cement and sugar stocks on the Nigerian Exchange.
Palantir CEO, Alex Karp, becomes America’s richest Black person
Karp, who made the billionaire list in 2016 with a net worth of $1.6 billion, now holds an estimated fortune of $11.5 billion.
Johann Rupert loses $3.2 billion as Trump tariffs ripple through global markets
South Africa's richest man, Johann Rupert, saw his net worth fall from $17 billion on March 4 to $13.8 billion at the time of this report.
South African-born Billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong loses $1.2 billion in a month
The decline has wiped out nearly all the gains he made in the first seven weeks of 2025.
South Africa’s richest man loses $1.4 billion in 12 days
This follows a strong start to the year, when his net worth surged by $3.32 billion, rising from $13.7 billion to $17 billion by early March.
Forbes ranks Dangote as Africa’s richest man again as his $20 billion refinery shakes up global oil markets
Forbes’ latest valuation narrows the gap with Bloomberg’s estimate, though a discrepancy remains.
Nicky Oppenheimer’s wealth jumps $1.5 billion
This boost solidifies his position as the second-richest person in South Africa and the 227th richest individual globally.
Johann Rupert's wealth drops by $700 million in October amid Richemont stake decline
The decline is primarily attributed to fluctuations in his stake in Richemont, the luxury conglomerate that houses brands like Cartier and Chloé.
Nigeria’s naira woes hit billionaires as Africa’s richest man loses $8.6 billion
Dangote, Africa’s richest man and Nigeria’s wealthiest individual, has seen his fortune plummet by $8.6 billion since Jan. 30.
South African-British billionaire Clive Calder’s fortune jumps $300 million in 16 days
Calder’s recent wealth surge solidifies his position as a top figure on both the African and global stages, underscoring his enduring influence.
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi loses $260 million in two weeks
This follows a $320-million gain in Al-Amoudi’s net worth between March 28 and April 12.
Egypt’s richest man loses $350 million in just six days
The leading Egyptian billionaire has seen his ranking on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index slip following a decline in the market value of his holdings.
South African billionaire Ivan Glasenberg’s fortune grows $120 million in a week
In recent times, Glencore shares are up 1.4 percent, rising from £4.28 ($5.39) on March 21 to £4.34 ($5.47) at the time of drafting this report.
Swazi billionaire Natie Kirsh gains $140 million in two weeks
The bulk of Kirsh’s fortune stems from his 75-percent stake in Jetro Holdings, now valued at $5.68 billion.