Top Five African Billionaires Creating Jobs In Africa

Adedeji Ademola May 23, 2016
  1. Naguib Onsi Sawiris

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Naguib Onsi Sawiris is an Egyptian billionaire and chairman of Orascom Telecom Holding. With a personal wealth of $3.1 billion, he is one of the richest men in the world. In Egypt, he is only topped by his father, Onsi. Orascom is the largest private employer in Egypt and the largest Egyptian company by market capitalization. Since joining Orascom, Sawiris has expanded the family business with ventures in railways, information technology, and telecommunications. Sawiris is a recipient of numerous national and international awards, including the “Legion d “Honneur,” the highest award given by the French Republic for outstanding services rendered to France. He is married with four children and lives in Cairo.

Last Edited by:Sandra Appiah Updated: June 19, 2018

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