South Africa’s eight wealthiest individuals and families have a combined net worth of an estimated R714.8 billion.

LAGOS, Nigeria—Africa’s richest person, industrial titan Aliko Dangote, has a lofty goal: He wants to become Nigeria’s John D. Rockefeller, using his wealth to transform his homeland. His latest ...

South African luxury goods magnate, Johann Rupert has secured the position of Africa’s richest individual, dethroning Aliko Dangote who held the title for 12 consecutive years This was revealed by ...

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 ...

He was the richest person in history, whose wealth was too vast to be imagined, or ever equalled. Even today’s mega-rich, like Amazon founder Jeff Bezos with an estimated fortune of $131 billion doesn ...