Forbes Africa - February - March 2023

50 Over 50 – Success At Every Age

Introducing Forbes Africa's 50 Over 50 List - Our first-ever compilation of 50 women over the age of 50 scaling newer heights and inspiring the next cadre of leadership on the african continent. Age is just a number for them and retirement not an option or the end of the road, as they continue to power their way into history books and the hearts of africans. From business tycoons to technocrats, founders to C-suite executives, and activists to entertainers, they have broken barriers throughout their impactful careers, and taken up spaces to ensure others have a voice in those very spaces and beyond. Read on: the senior-most change-maker on this list is 98 and still unstoppable!

Africa’s Just Transition Into Green Energy

Standard Bank’s climate policy aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions for its new facilities by 2030, its existing operations by 2040, and its portfolio of financed emissions by 2050. Kenny Fihla, CEO of Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking, expands on this.

Building Africa's Digital Payments Infrastructure: THE PATH TO ECONOMIC GROWTH

The adoption of digital payments by businesses plays a pivotal role in transforming Africa’s economy. Cellulant is focused on empowering global and local businesses operating in Africa with the ability to accept and make payments seamlessly via its unparalleled payment network.

Cage Competitors

Blood and bruises, sweat and fury. Mixed martial arts is gaining popularity in South Africa with home-grown talent fighting to find their place in the continent and beyond.

WOMEN AND GUNS: Fear, Fury And Fire

With pounding hearts but eyes firmly on target, record numbers of women are learning to use firearms in crime-riddled South Africa. Training starts with the legalities of owning a firearm, which to most, is probably the most effective tool to disarm attackers, and also an introduction to the sport of shooting.

Re-Telling The African Story

Africa is now reclaiming its own stories, and harnessing generations of storytelling craft to reconfigure the ways in which it is represented and perceived.

BIG DATA BIGGER MOVIES

Does the future of the film industry sit in the cloud?

Cars With Feelings

The latest in automotive technology that's rolling out, even cars with facial expressions and that you can talk to.

Strengthening Production And Export In Gauteng

Enhancing Industrial Development One Precinct At A Time: The OR Tambo SEZ Vision

The Good Doctor With An Eye For Al

Precision healthcare is growing exponentially due to the application of Al in oncology. MedTech entrepreneur Dr Kingsley Ndoh is leading in this regard from Rwanda, helping oncologists and their patients in sub-Saharan Africa.