South Africa’s second-richest man, Nicky Oppenheimer, is $1.75 billion richer so far in 2025
South African billionaire Nicky Oppenheimer grows his fortune to $13.3 billion after a $1.75 billion gain in 2025.
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South African billionaire Nicky Oppenheimer grows his fortune to $13.3 billion after a $1.75 billion gain in 2025.
South Africa’s Nicky Oppenheimer grows his fortune to $13 billion, driven by private investments.
Nicky Oppenheimer gains $1 billion, lifting his net worth to $12.6 billion through investments in industry, finance, and African conservation.
That staggering imbalance is at the heart of a new Oxfam report that lays bare the depth of inequality spreading across the continent.
Nicky Oppenheimer’s net worth surged $2.1 billion to $12.2 billion, reversing the earlier dip near $10 billion.
The recent upswing is largely credited to the revaluation of his wide-ranging private investments.
The recent dip means Oppenheimer has lost $250 million year-to-date, reversing the $550 million gain recorded just 38 days ago.
In the first two months of 2025, his net worth has risen from $11.6 billion to $12.1 billion.
Over the past 17 days, his net worth has risen by $225 million, reaching $12 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
From luxury goods to mining and fintech, they shape economic trends and investment flows across Africa and beyond.
Oppenheimer’s fortune has risen from $11.6 billion at the start of the year to $11.8 billion as of Jan. 22, showcasing consistent financial gains.
Nicky Oppenheimer’s transformative philanthropy impacts millions across Africa.
This boost solidifies his position as the second-richest person in South Africa and the 227th richest individual globally.
Oppenheimer’s net worth has risen from $9.85 billion at the start of the year to $11.3 billion, solidifying his place among the world’s wealthiest individuals.