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Africa’s richest people
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- Southern Africa
South Africa can become ‘Singapore of Africa’ for healthcare and pharmaceuticals: Patrick Soon-Shiong
He stressed that the continent can do so by expediting the development of next-gen pharmaceuticals.
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These mega-rich businessmen have divested their wealth into professional sports teams.
- Southern Africa
Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa makes Fortune’s 2021 list of World’s 50 Greatest Leaders
Masiyiwa has made significant contributions to driving connectivity and cashless payments in Africa both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Foreign telecom companies will soon be able to launch mobile phone-based financial services.
- West & Central Africa
Nigerian Logistics tycoon Taiwo Afolabi launches $118-million Lagos Marriott Hotel in Ikeja
The hotel is a partnership between SIFAX Group and Marriott International.
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The drop comes amid a steep 15-percent decline in Tesla’s shares.
- Southern Africa
South African mogul Adrian Gore sells off massive number of shares in Discovery Limited
His partner Barry Swartzberg joined him in selling off a huge chunk of shares.
- Southern Africa
Billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong pledges $213 million for COVID-19 vaccine production
The funds will aid the technological transfer needed to jumpstart production in South Africa.
- North Africa
Egyptian billionaire Mohammed Mansour donates £100,000 to COVID-19 memorial fund in Knightsbridge
His donation will support building a multi-faith memorial at St. Paul’s Cathedral.