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Dangote Dropped to Second As South African Johann Rupert, Becomes The Richest Man In Africa
17Mar By Emmanuel IkechiNo Comments
Wiki

Dangote Dropped to Second As South African Johann Rupert, Becomes The Richest Man In Africa

Johann Rupert, a tycoon from South Africa, outstripped Aliko Dangote, a magnate from Nigeria, to claim the title of the wealthiest individual in Africa. According to Bloomberg, Rupert’s fortune swelled to $13.65 billion, positioning him as the 154th richest individual globally. On Friday, August 2, 2024, Dangote’s net worth was recorded at $13.6 billion. This figure represents $50 million more than his current valuation. As per the latest Bloomberg rankings, Dangote is identified as the 156th wealthiest person worldwide. Sources of Wealth for Dangote and Rupert Since the onset of 2024, the financial standings of Dangote and Rupert have altered in distinct manners. From January through August, Rupert’s wealth increased by $1.21 billion. Conversely, Dangote’s fortune significantly decl...
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Nkosi Johnson: Biography of the child campaigner who changed South Africa
16Mar By Emeka OkaforNo Comments
Reports

Nkosi Johnson: Biography of the child campaigner who changed South Africa

Nkosi Johnson died of HIV/AID in 2001 when he was only 12 years old. He was born with the virus in Johannesburg, South Africa. At the time of his death, Nkosi was the longest-surviving child born with HIV. Nkosi’s mum was also HIV positive and became too ill to look after him, so he was adopted by a public relations officer from an AIDS care centre. In 1997, when Nkosi was just eight years old, his name became known when a local primary school near where he lived refused to take him as a pupil. It was because of his infection. It caused huge political issues for South Africa, which forced changes to the law there. New anti-discrimination policies were put in place and that stopped children being banned from schools based on their health. After the law changed, the schoo...
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