Africa News of Tuesday, 25 January 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.com18 billionaires now have a combined net worth of US$84.9 billion, ForbesDangote Cement estimated at US$13.9 billion, ReportCOVID-19 pandemic disrupts global supply chains, businessesAfrica’s billionaires became richer in 2021, despite the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses and global supply chains, a new Forbes report has shown. According to Forbes, some 18 billionaires in Africa now have a combined net worth of US$84.9 billion. Forbes' latest report touching on Africa’s billionaires tracked the wealth of these persons who either reside on the continent or have their businesses within it. Rupert’s net worth according to Forbes latest report is estimated at US$11.0 billion. Oppenheimer is a key figure in the metals and mining industry with an estimated net worth of US$8.7 billion.

Source: Forbes January 25, 2022 10:53 UTC