Koos Bekker
Koos Bekker is a South African media entrepreneur best known for co-founding the acclaimed Babylonstoren hotel and farm, which features an impressive organic garden that serves as a model for sustainable agriculture and culinary excellence.
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Recent news mentions
Koos Bekker was behind one of the world’s most lucrative tech investments: a stake in Tencent.
Africa’s power list: Billionaires to watch in 2026
Tanzania· 2025-12-20
Koos Bekker is a billionaire in Africa with a net worth of $3.4 billion.
Mo Dewji now worth $2.2 billion, remains East Africa’s richest person, youngest in AfricaTanzania· 2025-06-08
Koos Bekker was behind one of the world’s most lucrative tech investments: a stake in Tencent.
Africa’s wealth Titans: Meet the 10 richest billionaires in 2025Tanzania· 2025-04-19Koos Bekker has a net worth of $2.8 billion from media through Naspers.
Forbes List: These are the richest people in Africa
Ghana· 2025-04-02
Bekker transformed Naspers into Africa’s biggest media and technology conglomerate, with stakes in Tencent, DSTV, and Mail.ru.
The 15 most powerful people in African business 2025Tanzania· 2025-03-03
Koos Bekker and his wife Karen Roos made headlines with their charming farm and garden hotel 'Babylonstoren'.
Die 5 schönsten Boutiquehotels mit Gärten
Switzerland· 2025-03-02
