![Koos Bekker](/content/images/size/w1304/format/webp/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/koos-bekker-1-e1713363711700.jpg)
South African billionaire Koos Bekker gains $300 million in 5 days
With his present fortune of $2.6 billion, Koos Bekker now claims the 1,317th spot on Forbes’ global list of the wealthiest individuals.
With his present fortune of $2.6 billion, Koos Bekker now claims the 1,317th spot on Forbes’ global list of the wealthiest individuals.
Despite these setbacks, Bekker remains one of the most affluent billionaires in Africa, boasting a net worth of $2.3 billion.
Despite these setbacks, Bekker remains one of the most affluent billionaires in Africa, boasting a net worth of $2.4 billion.
Bekker’s 0.74-percent stake in Prosus is worth a staggering €1.013 billion ($1.11 billion) at the time of writing.
Bekker ranks as one of Africa’s richest billionaires.
With a net worth of $2.5 billion, Bekker ranks among the wealthiest billionaires on the African continent.
The majority of Bekker’s fortune stems from his 0.85-percent stake in Naspers and another 0.72-percent stake in Prosus.
Founded in 1997 under Bekker’s leadership, Prosus has grown into one of the world’s largest technology investors.
Bekker is one of the richest businessmen in South Africa and the entire African continent.
Bekker has been an active businessman since 1985.
Bekker recently sold $190.4 million worth of Prosus shares via a family trust to finance the development of hotels in various countries.
Bekker is chairman of media giants Naspers and Prosus.
Shares rise 1.3 percent after Naspers shuts down its $100-million venture capital fund.
Bekker’s 0.96-percent Naspers stake is valued at $740 million.
Bekker is the driving force behind Naspers and Prosus.
The South African billionaire controls 0.96 percent of Naspers.