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South Africa's Johann Rupert declared richest man in Africa, surpassing Nigeria's Dangote

John Rupert named richest man in Africa. [Courtesy]

Johann Rupert, a South African man, has been named the richest man in Africa with a net worth of $12 billion.

This translates to about Sh1.68 trillion as of Wednesday, June 21.

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