South Africa currently has eight dollar billionaires ranked among the world's richest people at the start of 2026, with a ...

African billionaires increased their combined net worth by $21.9 billion in 2025. Nigerian businessman Abdul Samad Rabiu posted the largest wealth gain on the continent. Global billionaire wealth rose ...

As part of its first-ever accounting of Africa’s 40 richest individuals and families, Forbes examines the philanthropy of the continent’s wealthiest people. While noting that “only a small fraction” ...

The list, which tracks the world’s richest people, includes Capitec Bank founder, mining giants, Cartier Luxury jewellery founder, and now Le Creuset owner.

These individuals have built their fortunes through various industries, including cement, telecom, luxury goods, and mining. Their success stories serve as inspiration for entrepreneurs and business ...

The world's 500 richest people added a record $2.2 trillion to their collective fortunes this year, as booming markets in everything from equities to cryptocurrencies to precious metals sent the value ...

In 2000, Africa had no billionaires. Today it has 23 whose, combined wealth has soared by 56% in just the past five years, reaching a staggering $112.6 billion. Africa’s richest 5% hold nearly $4 ...

The list is a follow-up to the list of the top 10 countries in Africa with the highest number of millionaires in 2023. The list covers Africa’s 11th to 20th wealthiest African nations by the number of ...

Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote, the richest individual in Africa, has pledged $1.2-billion to establish a permanent endowment for his Dangote Foundation, according to Forbes and Nigerian ...