Strive Masiyiwa has become the richest black person in Southern Africa

The London-based Zimbabwean businessman recently dethroned Patrice Motsepe from his title - a title Motsepe had held since 2008.

Masiyiwa‘s nett worth increased by $1.7 billion (about R26.4 billion), according to Business Insider. The 61-year-old is now estimated to be worth $3.2 billion (R49.8 billion), which is more than Patrice Motsepe‘s $2.9 billion (R43.5 billion).

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