It is reported that Isabel Dos Santos of Angola is the richest woman in Africa. She is the eldest daughter of the president of Angola, Jose Eduardo dos Santos. Using connections through her father, she made a name for herself in business. She owns 10% of Zon Multimedia, a huge media company based in Portugal, which she brought for €164 million. She also has major stakes in Portuguese banks and energy companies.
There are other rich women in Africa, of which the top few are highlighted below:
There are other rich women in Africa, of which the top few are highlighted below:
- Bridgette Radebe of South Africa
- Elisabeth Bradley
- Wendy Ackerman