F1 icon Lewis Hamilton’s career earnings surpass $500 million
Forbes estimates that Hamilton’s overall earnings for the year, combining race earnings with endorsements, deals, and business ventures, will likely reach $65 million.
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South African billionaire Johann Rupert’s Richemont receives clearance for YNAP-Farfetch partnership
Rupert, who serves as Richemont’s chairman, holds a substantial interest in the company through Compagnie Financiere Rupert.
South African businesswoman Noluthando Gosa suffers $1 million loss in 32 days
Gosa is a long-standing leader of esteemed institutions and a non-executive independent director at ArcelorMittal South Africa.
Top Black CEO Marvin Ellison earns $17.5-million salary from Lowe’s
Ellison, one of the world’s highest-ranking Black CEOs, has been Lowe’s chairman and CEO since 2018.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote no longer among world’s top 100 billionaires
Currently, with a net worth of $15.8 billion, Dangote is positioned as the 107th wealthiest individual globally.
Zimbabwean tycoon John Moxon rakes in $10.6 million in three weeks
Moxon owns a 10.8-percent stake in Meikles Limited, which amounts to 27,933,226 shares.
4 companies owned by Wyclef Jean
Join Billionaires.Africa to explore four business ventures linked to Jean, showcasing how he wields the power of music to change lives.
One of NBA’s richest players, Stephen Curry tops $354 million in career earnings
Curry is set to reach $101.9 million in total earnings this new season.
World’s highest-ranking Black CEO Roz Brewer earns $17.2-million salary from Walgreens
Prior to her tenure at Walgreens, Brewer served as the group president and COO of Starbucks, becoming the first Black woman to hold this prestigious position.
Tanzanian billionaire Rostam Aziz explores energy and mining investment in Zambia
This strategic move further extends Aziz’s business interests across Southern Africa.
Namibian oil discovery boosts South African tycoon’s fortune
Copelyn is the largest shareholder in Hosken Consolidated Investments, which owns 49.9-percent of Impact Oil & Gas.
South African-born billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong loses $200 million in 8 days
Despite this recent setback, Soon-Shiong still retains his status as one of Africa’s leading billionaires.
LeBron James to surpass $530 million in career earnings by 2025
James’ on-court earnings for the 2023–2024 season are predicted to boost his career earnings to an impressive $479.47 million.
5 highest-paid NBA players of 2023
In a year of remarkable financial ascent for athletes from various backgrounds, NBA players stand at the forefront, experiencing substantial growth in their earnings.
Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Mansour to inject $120 million into Rights to Dream Academy
Mansour, the founder of chairman of Man Capital LLP, has a $3.6-billion fortune according to Forbes.
Egyptian tycoon Medhat Khalil rakes in $3.2 million from shares in Raya Holding
Khalil’s stake in Raya Holding is now worth $88 million.