Ever wonder who the richest people in the continent? Well, before proceeding to the list, there are some facts you should know. The 25th anniversary of checklists of global wealth Forbes brought two cases. There are 1210 people on the list, the highest number ever, with a combined wealth of $ 4.5 billion.
Gross domestic product in Germany is less than this amount, one of the few countries that have fewer people in this list. The new names who joined the richest people, Forbes' list mainly from Brazil, Russia, India and China, 108 of the 214 new names.
With 16 representatives from the list, Africa has billionaires from Morocco, Nigeria, Egypt and South Africa. Top 10 African Billionaires are classified as follows:
No. 1 – Aliko Dangote
In November 2011 his net worth is estimated at $ 10.1 billion, up from last year. He made a fortune in interest in the flour, sugar, milling and processing of salt, cement, real estate, oil and gas. 54 years old and lives in Lagos, the father of three children is now the richest in Nigeria.
He currently holds the richest 51 in the world list of men who have seen a 557% increase in wealth over the past year, due to the inclusion of Dangote cement. Representing 25% of the capitalization of the Nigeria Stock Exchange currency market total, Benue Cement is the society in which it has integrated its investments across Africa. His last purchase should really talk - a plane of 45 million from Bombardier, as a gift to himself on his birthday.
No. 2 – Nicky Oppenheimer & Family
The father of a South African currently has $ 6.5 billion, being the richest in South Africa, as research in November 2011. 65 years old, lives in Johannesburg. Taking into account an increase in equity, who made his fortune when he became president of De Beers diamonds, inherited from his father, and a substantial interest in the gold mining company Anglo American plc. It is also the owner of the company's largest private game reserve in South Africa, the Tswalu Kalahari Reserve.
No. 3 – Nassef Sawiris
The richest man in Egypt, Nassef Sawiris, was recorded in November 2011 among the world's richest men. With a net decrease of $ 4.75 billion, which is the son of Onsi Sawiris. Ownership structure and division of Orascom fertilizers since the late 90's sold the business to Lafarge in 2007. He currently holds a part of society, is also the largest shareholder of Texas Industries. This charismatic figure is 50 and lives in Cairo.
No. 4 – Johann Rupert & Family
The fourth in our forum is the second richest person in South Africa. With a net increase of $ 4.7 billion, the employer of 60 years old now lives in Stellenbosch, the father of three children. Ranked among the top 500 richest people in the world, your income is luxury Swiss Richemont, the, owner of Dunhill, Chloé bags, Cartier and Montblanc pens.
His latest acquisition is Net-a-Porter, an online portal of fashion, while its holding company in South Africa, Remgro, Venfin bought at an earlier date in 2010. Other brands under its name are the cellars The Ormarins, an exclusive golf club in South Africa and Rupert & Rothschild.
No. 5 – Mike Adenuga
Currently ranked second in Nigeria, the owner of $ 4.3 billion today enjoys a status. Living in Lagos and 57 years, made a fortune with Globacom, a telecommunications brand that has just launched its 4G network. One of the biggest investments of the company's submarine cable linking Nigeria to the world. He started from scratch, the sale of Coca-Cola and lace, eventually managing the construction of military barracks in the 1980s. He also owns shares in the Equatorial Trust Bank, is also the current president of Conoil.
No. 6 – Miloud Chaabi
Owner of a "poor" $ 3 billion this year 82 old tycoon lives in Morocco, being the richest in the country. Married, started up in 1948 in the development house, to comply with an expansion of Ynna Holding in hotels and supermarkets, as well as renewable energy. It used to be a member of Parliament, was named the "red capitalist" after making an alliance with the Socialist Party.
No. 7 – Naguib Sawiris
The eldest son of Onsi Sawiris, Nassef and his brother, Naguib is now 57 and lives in Cairo. Ranked second in Egypt, he is the father of four, with a net worth of $ 2.9 million, as research in November 2011. The president of Wind Telecom, a provider of mobile services in Africa, South Asia, Canada, Middle East and Europe, tried to sell the company MTN Group sometime in the past, but without success.
No. 8 – Christoffel Wiese
With an estimated net worth of $ 2.7 billion, Christoffel is the third richest man in South Africa. 70 years old, is married and has three children. Commonly known as Christo, who made a fortune as head of Shoprite. It also has shares in Pepkor - discount shoes, clothing stores and textiles in South Africa - is also known for the restoration and renovation of a farm in South Africa in a five star hotel. Other acquisitions are the Lourensford wine producer of goods, plus a game reserve in the Kalahari Desert.
No. 9 – Onsi Sawiris
Nassef and father Onsi Naguib Sawiris owns $ 2.6 billion. After his son, he is the third richest man in Egypt, held in November 2011. Resident in Cairo, he is the father of three children. He made the amazing fortune to the foundation and development of Orascom telecom sector, and all kinds of hotels and construction companies worldwide. While a teenager, was pushed from behind toward the study of agriculture. Not enjoy the area, opening your own contracting company, which requires a review after nationalization in the 1960s.
No. 10 – Patrice Motsepe
The last on our list is the fourth richest man in South Africa. This father of three now lives in Johannesburg, with a net worth of $ 2.5 billion. 49 years old, did the sum in the mining business, buying low pit gold mine in 1994, which are very profitable. The latter, who built the company African Rainbow Minerals receives profits from the South African Black Economic empowerment (BEE), moreover, also has interests in financial services and investment Sanlam.
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