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Africa’s 10 richest billionaires in July 2026
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Africa’s 10 richest billionaires now worth $106.4 billion after $6.2 billion gain

Africa’s top 10 billionaires see their combined wealth jump to $106.4 billion, driven by massive stock market gains from Aliko Dangote and BUA Group.

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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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Patrice Motsepe, Africa’s first Black billionaire, rebounds after $800 million drop

Patrice Motsepe sees a $200 million wealth rebound as mining stocks recover, lifting his net worth to $3.8 billion.

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Cape Town’s Amura makes Forbes list of world’s most beautiful restaurants

Cape Town's Amura at Mount Nelson Hotel makes Forbes' list of the world's most beautiful restaurants.

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Bloomberg, Forbes track billions on different scales, but Elon Musk’s trillionaire milestone is closing in

Bloomberg and Forbes differ on Elon Musk's current billions, but the upcoming SpaceX IPO puts him on track to become the world's first trillionaire.

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EU antitrust pressure cuts South African billionaire Koos Bekker’s fortune by $100 million

Koos Bekker loses $100 million in net worth as Prosus battles EU antitrust demands over its Delivery Hero holding and portfolio reshaping.

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Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man
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Aliko Dangote becomes first African, first Black billionaire worth over $30 billion

Aliko Dangote becomes first African and first Black billionaire worth over 30 billion dollars, with net worth rising to $30.3 billion according to Forbes.

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Beyoncé, Dr. Dre join billionaire ranks as global total climbs to 3,428

Beyoncé and Dr. Dre join 3,428 billionaires worldwide as global wealth climbs to $20.1 trillion, fueled by tech, finance, and entertainment.

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Africa’s 23 billionaires gain $20.3 billion; net worth hits $126.7 billion

Africa’s richest 23 gained $20.3 billion, with net worth reaching $126.7 billion as Dangote and Rabiu lead wealth growth.

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South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe returns to Forbes top 1,000 richest

South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe returns to Forbes 1,000 richest after $300 million mining surge and fintech growth.

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Africa’s first Black billionaire recovers $100 million after $400 million drop

Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe rebounds $100 million after a $400 million drop, boosted by gold and mining stakes.

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Gold slump wipes $300 million from CAF President Patrice Motsepe’s wealth

Gold’s sharp pullback erased $300 million from Patrice Motsepe’s wealth, hitting his mining stakes as precious metals retreated from record highs.

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