A look at the net worth and businesses of Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa linked to SuperSport United

He can buy the whole PSL: A look at the net worth and businesses of Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa linked to SuperSport United

No doubt Zimbabwean billionaire and one of Africa’s richest business mogul Strive Masiyiwa is topping trends after he was rumoured to have bought South African football giants club SuperSport United. However, in the wake of this news, many have been puzzled about the sudden sale of the club.

Well, in the mix of the daring rumours, the club has issued a statement to the public and its staff regarding the circular rumour that has flooded social media.

The Pretoria-based outfit-owned MultiChoice Group has distanced them from the news and has turned the rumours false. Their club update reads:

“SuperSport United has been made aware of the old repeated rumours and speculation regarding the potential sale of the club.

“Please note that these rumours are completely untrue. As stated when these false rumours started in 2019, the club is not for sale.

“The club is seeking legal advise on the publications or persons involved in continually issuing these false statements.”

A look at the net worth and businesses of Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa linked to SuperSport United

Net Worth

Well, in the mix of things, Mzansi has connected the dots about Strive Masiyiwa. His net worth and business empire have undoubtedly been implicated in the mix. According to Forbes, Africa is ranked 10th on the list of richest business moguls in Africa. Back then, in 2020, he was ranked 16. He has an estimated net worth of 3 billion USD which translate to he holds a residence permit in London despite his business investment being in Africa.

Strive Masiyiwa’s Business Empire

He majors in Telecommunications. Strive Masiyiwa owns more than 50% of publicly-traded Econet Wireless Zimbabwe. He also owns a huge chunk of shares of the globally renowned private company Liquid Telecom which has been dupped as the game-changer regarding fibre optic and satellite provisions in Africa. He also owns stakes in several phone network providers across Africa.