The Forbes Billionaire 2021 list has unveiled that Zimbabwe’s Strive Masiyiwa is the 2035th richest man in the world. Strive Masiyiwa is the founder and chairman of Zimbabwe’s largest mobile operating networking system, Econet Wireless.
Strive Masiyiwa’s net worth currently sits at a staggering US$1.5 billion. However, it wasn’t enough to place him in even the top 10 list for either the international list or the African richest people list . He scooped the 16th position in Africa’s Billionaires List 2021.
First in the Worlds richest list is Amazon’s CEO Jeff Bezos who’s net worth is US$177 billion. He has managed to maintain this position for a consecutive period of 4 years. Elon Musk, founder of Tesla, followed him at a net worth of US$151 billion. He shot up to this position after being 31st just last year. Musk also ousted Microsoft’s founder Bill Gates from his 2nd position last year. Bill Gates now sits at position number 4 on this list.
Representing Africa at position number 191 is Nigeria’s founder of Dangote Cement, Aliko Dangote. This position is a stoop from last year’s position 131, however, he has managed to maintain his standing as Africa’s richest man.Dangote’s net worth is stated to be US$11.5 billion.
Our neighbouring South Africa’s Nicky Oppenhemeir & family sat at position 308 with a net worth of US$8 billion.
Below is the section of the list of the Forbes Worlds richest people where Strive Masiyiwa appears:
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