Natie Kirsh, Africa’s oldest billionaire, is half a billion dollars richer this year
At 93, his fortune has grown by $504 million since January, pushing his net worth from $9.3 billion to $9.83 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Natie Kirsh
Eswatini’s richest man Natie Kirsh sees $100 million drop in net worth
Kirsh, who built his empire from a family sorghum-malt business in 1952, derives most of his fortune from his 75-percent stake in Jetro Holdings.
Natie Kirsh, Eswatini’s richest man, nears $10 billion after $521 million gain this year
His wealth has now climbed from $9.3 billion to $9.85 billion, adding to the $1.77 billion he gained in 2024.
London office skyscraper owned by Eswatini’s richest man loses $76 million in value
While the property has seen a decline in market value, Natie Kirsh’s wealth has grown remarkably.
Swazi billionaire Natie Kirsh's iconic properties in the UK and Australia
Kirsh's empire spans four continents, with key assets including Tower 42 in London and significant real estate holdings in Australia.
Eswatini’s richest man Natie Kirsh gains $1.66 billion in 2024
Kirsh, now ranked 286th globally, is the only African billionaire to gain more than $1.5 billion in 2024.
Natie Kirsh, Eswatini’s richest man, loses $110 million in less than a week
Earlier this month, Kirsh’s fortune saw a substantial increase of $270 million, rising from $8.41 billion on June 1 to $8.68 billion by June 7.
Swazi billionaire Natie Kirsh’s net worth surges above $8.5 billion
Ranked 317th on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Kirsh derives a substantial portion of his wealth from private investments.
Swazi billionaire Natie Kirsh gains $210 million in 18 days
The primary driver behind this growth is the exceptional performance of Jetro Holdings, a New York-based consumer goods holding company in which Kirsh holds a 75-percent stake.
Swazi billionaire Natie Kirsh’s net worth slumps by $260 million
The $260-million decline in his fortune is attributed to the performance of his 75-percent stake in Jetro Holdings, a New York-based consumer goods holding company.
Swazi billionaire Natie Kirsh gains $140 million in two weeks
The bulk of Kirsh’s fortune stems from his 75-percent stake in Jetro Holdings, now valued at $5.68 billion.
Swazi billionaire Natie Kirsh rakes in $440 million in five weeks
The recent increase in his wealth solidifies his position among the world’s wealthiest individuals.
Eswatini’s richest man Natie Kirsh rakes in $100 million in just nine days
The recent $100-million boost in Kirsh’s wealth is linked to the outstanding performance of his private investments.
Eswatini’s richest man Natie Kirsh suffers $55-million loss since start of 2024
Kirsh’s net worth has decreased by $55.4 million since the start of 2024 — falling from $7.61 billion on Jan. 1 to $7.56 billion at the time of writing.
Swazi billionaire Natie Kirsh adds $110 million to his fortune in just 9 days
In addition to his investment in Jetro Holdings, the Swazi billionaire owns a 54-percent stake in publicly traded real estate investment trust, Abacus Property Group.
