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

Abu Mubarik January 25, 2021
Top 10 billionaires in Africa right now and how they made their money
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Issad Rebrab & family

The Algerian is the founder and CEO of Cevital, Algeria’s biggest privately-held company. Cevital also owns one of the largest sugar refineries in the world, with the capacity to produce 2 million tons a year, according to Forbes.

Also, Cevital owns European companies such as French home appliances maker Groupe Brandt, an Italian steel mill and a German water purification company.

According to Forbes, he is worth $4.8 billion and is ranked the 7th person in Africa.

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

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