In this issue

This year’s final issue of FORBES WOMAN AFRICA is a page-turner that pays homage to resilient women who continue to triumph against all odds. On the cover, we feature the queen of the 800m track, Caster Semenya, who says her main objective is to empower women. Also in the issue, smallholder farmers hold a different kind of power in the palms of their hands. They use agroecology farming solutions for feeding the future. This edition also dwells on the painful issue of mental health. An app has been developed to act as a medium to help users bypass the stigma associated with seeking help. Also read our take on the movers and shakers of Africa’s arts scene. All this and more regular features in the December 2018-February 2019 issue of FORBES WOMAN AFRICA.

Deals, Dollars And Development

The first-ever Africa Investment Forum was a resounding success with some fascinating math: 49 projects worth $38.7 billion over three days, all for the continent.

5 mins

‘From Zero To Hero': The Queen Of The 800 Meters

Caster Semenya, the Olympian, on never quitting, come what may.

10+ mins

The Billion-Dollar Question

Africa’s most populous country is the biggest startup market most likely to give birth to unicorns. But capital and infrastructure to help these startups scale remain elusive.

4 mins

Food Security In Our Backyards

Small, resilient agricultural solutions that will save the environment and feed generations to come.

6 mins

Barley On The Moon?

Africa has 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land, and has the potential to become an agricultural hub by applying agri-tech and futurist thinking. Lessons from a Canadian food economy.

3 mins

Apps To Cure The Mind

Mental health issues affect us all, but are seldom discussed. Thankfully, technology can now act as a medium to bypass the stigma associated with seeking help.

4 mins

Clinics That Kill

Clandestine clinics offering illegal abortions are one of the prime causes of unnecessary maternal deaths across Africa. The lack of facilities for safe procedures makes the statistics worse.

5 mins

Of Robotics And Humanics

Using technology, Chantel Botha aims to develop better human beings for a kinder world.

3 mins

The Ugly Dress That Made A Designer

Gracia Bampile’s dislike for African print made her turn it around into a full-time obsession.

5 mins

Along The Banks Of The Blue Nile

The Blue Nile pours out of Ethiopia’s Lake Tana as a gentle bubbling stream. Around is an ancient land with life-giving waters.

4 mins

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Forbes Woman Africa Magazine Description:

Forbes Woman Africa is a pan-African publication that navigates the world of business for women, with features on the latest trends in the corporate sector and how its architecture speaks to women. In line with this, we feature the wealthy, powerful, influential and those women in business whose impact is felt long after they have come and gone.