Johann Rupert
Johann Rupert opens the list of the richest people in Africa. According to the latest estimates, the capital of the 73-year-old South African billionaire exceeds $10 billion. The businessman's main source of revenue comes from Richemont, a luxury goods company he founded in 1988. Today, the company owns several famous brands, including the French jewelry house Cartier and the German luxury writing instruments company Montblanc.
Aliko Dangote
The second place in the ranking of the wealthiest people in Africa is occupied by 66-year-old Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote, with a fortune of $9.5 billion. Aliko Dangote founded the industrial conglomerate Dangote Group, which is the source of his income. Now, it is considered one of the largest on the African continent. It currently includes cement, steel, fertilizer, sugar, salt, and flour companies, as well as oil and gas companies and real estate agencies.
Nicky Oppenheimer
Number three in the ranking of Africa's richest people is 78-year-old South African businessman Nicky Oppenheimer. Currently, his net worth is estimated to be $8.3 billion. The main source of his income is the diamond mining company, De Beers, which he inherited from his father. N. Oppenheimer managed this company until 2012 and is currently considered its largest shareholder. The businessman also owns a large stake in the British holding company, Anglo American.
Nassef Sawiris
63-year-old Egyptian businessman Nassef Sawiris is ranked fourth on the list. According to the latest data, his fortune is about $7.4 billion. The businessman has succeeded in various spheres, but most of all in the construction industry and investment. Today, N. Sawiris owns the Orascom group of companies, which is considered the largest cement producer in the East. He also serves as a director of the stock exchange in Dubai (UAE).
Abdul Samad Rabiu
The fifth place goes to 63-year-old Nigerian businessman Abdul Samad Rabiu, who has a net worth of $6.2 billion. The businessman is currently the Chairman of BUA Group, a diversified conglomerate specializing in commodities trading. Abdul Samad Rabiu also heads the Nigerian Industrial Bank.
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