Who is Johann Rupert? Meet Africa’s new richest person

Johann Rupert, a South African billionaire, now ranks as Africa’s richest person, surpassing Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote. Rupert’s net worth has increased to $14.3 billion, thanks largely to his control of luxury goods company Richemont. Economic issues in Nigeria, including a downturn and currency devaluation, have contributed to the decline in Dangote’s wealth.