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How Africa’s richest families control the continent’s biggest companies

Across Africa, powerful families build lasting corporate empires spanning industries, markets and generations while shaping the continent’s economic future.

Maureen Wairimu · September 6, 2026

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How Africa’s 10 richest billionaires built their $121.3 billion empires

From cement and oil to luxury goods and banking, Africa’s richest entrepreneurs built fortunes around essential industries and global markets.

Mandla Gorebridge · September 6, 2026

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Who will own Africa’s next trillion-dollar businesses?

Africa’s next corporate giants may emerge from AI, energy, finance, mining, logistics and consumer markets rather than traditional industries.

Kofi Mensah · September 5, 2026