Billionaires

Explore the world of Africa’s wealthiest individuals. Shore Africa tracks billionaires, their businesses, and the industries driving their fortunes.

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From net worth rankings to investment strategies, our Billionaires category provides insights into wealth creation and economic influence across Africa.

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L-R: Patrice Motsepe, Michiel Le Roux, and Koos Bekker
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Michiel Le Roux overtakes Motsepe, Bekker to become South Africa’s third-richest billionaire

Michiel Le Roux hits a $3.7 billion net worth, overtaking Patrice Motsepe and Koos Bekker to become South Africa's third-richest billionaire.

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Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris.
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Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris takes majority control of OCI Global  

Nassef Sawiris OCI Global stake rises above 55% as the Egyptian billionaire moves closer to taking the chemical firm private.

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Africa’s 10 richest billionaires in July 2026
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10 richest African billionaires in July 2026

Africa’s 10 richest billionaires in July 2026 as Aliko Dangote, Johann Rupert and others grow their fortunes.

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African Mining Tycoons
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African mining tycoons with fortunes exceeding $10 billion

Africa currently has two mining billionaires worth over $10 billion in 2026, reflecting structural shifts reshaping wealth creation across the sector by african mining tycoons.

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Ivan Glasenberg Glencore
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South African billionaire Ivan Glasenberg gains $1.6 billion as his Glencore stake hits $8.4 billion 

Ivan Glasenberg’s Glencore stake jumps $1.6 billion in 2026, driven by rising copper prices and renewed investor confidence.

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African families
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10 richest African families

Richest African families control $115 billion in combined wealth, spanning industries and shaping economies through powerful multigenerational dynasties.

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Centre Point, formerly known as the Famfa Oil Tower.
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How Nigeria’s richest woman built a $100 million Lagos tower without a bank loan

Rising 103 meters over Ikoyi, Folorunso Alakija's $100 million Centre Point tower stands as a striking symbol of Nigerian corporate success.

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Gautam Adani
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Gautam Adani’s port arm targets Africa expansion after $10 billion fundraising surge

Gautam Adani's port arm targets Africa expansion after raising nearly $10 billion, positioning to capture rising trade flows across Asia, Middle East and Africa.

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Nigerian tycoon Kola Karim
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Kola Karim: The Nigerian tycoon who recently won a $1 billion Algeria gas contract

Kola Karim expands Shoreline into North Africa, securing a landmark $1 billion gas contract in Algeria via Arkad.

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