With a combined net worth of $67.9 billion, here are the top 8 richest African families and how they built their wealth

Rupert Family (South Africa)

Networth: $10.7 Billion

The main source of the family’s wealth comes from luxury goods. Johann Rupert is the Chairman of the Swiss Luxury firm – Compagnie Financiere Richmont, known for the two top brands, Cartier and Montblanc. He is the Chairman of Remgro – a South African investment holding company with interests in banking, financial services, glass, medical services, mining, petroleum, packaging, beverage, food, and personal care products. He owns a 7% diversified interest in Remgro and a 25% stake in Reinet, another investment company in Luxembourg. Johann Rupert is the second richest person in Africa and 230 in the world.

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