Strive Masiyiwa Shoots to 89th On The UK Rich List From Number 159

Zimbabwe born telecoms entrepreneur Strive Masiyiwa has moved to number 89 on the United Kingdom ‘s rich list , up from 159 last year.

Masiyiwa’s fortune has grown to £2 billion (US$2.5 billion), growing by £913 million (US$1.14 billion) over the past 12 months, according to the Sunday Times Rich List for 2022.

The Zimbabwean-born Econet group founder is reported to be Britain’s only black billionaire.

In 1998, Masiyiwa launched mobile telecoms company, Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, after a protracted legal battle with authorities for a licence