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BY Abu Mubarik, 8:30am January 25, 2021,

Top 10 billionaires in Africa right now and how they made their money

by Abu Mubarik, 8:30am January 25, 2021,

Top 10 billionaires in Africa right now and how they made their money — PHOTO BY ANDREAS RENTZ/GETTY IMAGES/LAUREUS

Johann Rupert & family

Johann Rupert, per the 2021 Africa billionaire list, has a net worth of $7.2 billion and is ranked as the fourth richest person in Africa. He is chairman of Swiss luxury goods firm Compagnie Financiere Richemont. Rupert also owns a 7% stake in diversified investment firm Remgro, which he chairs, as well as 25% of Reinet, an investment holding co. based in Luxembourg.

Last Edited by:Mildred Europa Taylor Updated: January 25, 2021

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