Masiyiwa loses $600 million but pushes ahead with Africa’s first AI factory
His net worth has fallen to $1.2 billion, down from $1.8 billion in January, part of a steady slide since 2022, when his fortune peaked at $3 billion.
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Zimbabwe’s richest man Strive Masiyiwa’s AI factory to cost $720 million
The facility, which is set to launch in South Africa by June 2025, will provide businesses, governments, and researchers with world-class AI computing capabilities.
Strive Masiyiwa, Zimbabwe’s richest man, to launch Africa’s first AI factory with NVIDIA
The AI factory will integrate NVIDIA’s accelerated computing and AI software using the NVIDIA Cloud Partner (NCP) reference architecture.
Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa’s Econet to pay $18.9 million to investors
Econet Wireless to pay $18.91 million dividend, up 32.73%, as data revenue surges, reflecting a shift toward data-driven services.
Zimbabwe’s richest man urges local venture funding, pushes for high school entrepreneurship
Strive Masiyiwa believes a stronger local investment ecosystem would create a more sustainable future for entrepreneurs across the continent.
Zimbabwe’s 10 richest men in 2025
Their influence extends across industries that define the country’s financial pulse: telecommunications, real estate, mining, energy, retail, and finance.
Cassava Technologies partners with eFinance to drive Africa's digital transformation
The partnership seeks to advance technological innovation across Africa, with an emphasis on enhancing financial inclusion and fostering innovation in the MENA region.
Masiyiwa’s Liquid extends partnership with Western Cape Government in $111-million deal
Liquid aims to improve internet access, supporting mobile learning, job creation, and entrepreneurship.
Strive Masiyiwa, Zimbabwe's richest man, honored with Harvard's top award in African and African American studies
In recent years, Masiyiwa, along with his wife, Tsitsi, has focused on public health challenges, taking a leading role in combating HIV/AIDS, Ebola, malnutrition, and COVID-19.
Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa boosts capacity for cross-border services in East Africa
This underscores Liquid’s commitment to enhancing East Africa's digital infrastructure as competition in the region intensifies.
Strive Masiyiwa’s firm becomes Africa’s first Google Cloud Interconnect provider
This milestone, driven by its strategic partnership with Google Cloud services, enables Liquid C2 to deliver direct, high-speed access to Google Cloud
Zimbabwe’s richest man Strive Masiyiwa’s company set to trade in new currency
Masiyiwa is Zimbabwe’s wealthiest businessman and a prominent figure among the world’s Black billionaires with an estimated net worth of $1.8 billion.
Zimbabwe’s richest man Strive Masiyiwa’s Econet unveils plans to consolidate fintech assets
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe’s strategic restructuring with EcoCash signifies a pivotal step in consolidating its position within the financial technology sector.