Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa to pocket $7.4 million in Econet interim dividends
Zimbabwe’s Strive Masiyiwa will pocket $7.4 million from Econet’s $15.5 million interim dividend, reflecting the telecom giant’s strong 2025 run.
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Strive Masiyiwa expands Econet’s 5G network with 60 new sites in Zimbabwe
Strive Masiyiwa’s Econet expands 5G with 60 new sites, boosting coverage, digital services, and shareholder returns in Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe’s richest man, Strive Masiyiwa, gains $100 million amid AI factory rollout
Strive Masiyiwa regains $100 million, raising his net worth to $1.3 billion amid Africa’s first AI factory rollout with NVIDIA.
Econet, led by Zimbabwe’s richest man, to pay $16 million to investors
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, led by billionaire Strive Masiyiwa, announces $16.3 million dividend amid strong data and FinTech performance.
Zimbabwe’s richest man Strive Masiyiwa sells off all Netflix shares
Strive Masiyiwa sells all Netflix shares as Cassava Technologies ramps up Africa’s AI push with Nvidia-powered data centers.
Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa sells $1.1 million in Netflix shares
Strive Masiyiwa, Zimbabwe's richest man, has been gradually reducing his stake in Netflix over the past year.
Strive Masiyiwa’s Cassava strikes deal to support AI growth in Africa
The partnership marks a strategic move by Cassava to deepen its commitment to digital transformation in Africa through scalable AI solutions.
Masiyiwa loses $600 million but pushes ahead with Africa’s first AI factory
His net worth has fallen to $1.2 billion, down from $1.8 billion in January, part of a steady slide since 2022, when his fortune peaked at $3 billion.
Zimbabwe’s richest man Strive Masiyiwa’s AI factory to cost $720 million
The facility, which is set to launch in South Africa by June 2025, will provide businesses, governments, and researchers with world-class AI computing capabilities.
Strive Masiyiwa, Zimbabwe’s richest man, to launch Africa’s first AI factory with NVIDIA
The AI factory will integrate NVIDIA’s accelerated computing and AI software using the NVIDIA Cloud Partner (NCP) reference architecture.
Zimbabwe’s richest man urges local venture funding, pushes for high school entrepreneurship
Strive Masiyiwa believes a stronger local investment ecosystem would create a more sustainable future for entrepreneurs across the continent.
Zimbabwe’s 10 richest men in 2025
Their influence extends across industries that define the country’s financial pulse: telecommunications, real estate, mining, energy, retail, and finance.
Strive Masiyiwa's Cassava raises $310 million for growth, restructuring
Funding supports debt refinancing, restructuring, and expansion across Africa and globally, solidifying its position as a technology leader.
Strive Masiyiwa’s biggest philanthropic contributions: Transforming lives in Africa and beyond
Strive Masiyiwa, a Zimbabwean-born billionaire, has used his wealth and influence to drive transformative philanthropic efforts across Africa, from education and healthcare to economic development and digital innovation.
Cassava Technologies partners with eFinance to drive Africa's digital transformation
The partnership seeks to advance technological innovation across Africa, with an emphasis on enhancing financial inclusion and fostering innovation in the MENA region.
Masiyiwa’s Liquid extends partnership with Western Cape Government in $111-million deal
Liquid aims to improve internet access, supporting mobile learning, job creation, and entrepreneurship.