Forbes Africa Magazine - December 2022 - January 2023

In this issue

There’s fintech, fashion, art, holiday life and sport packed into the December 2022 / January 2023 issue of FORBES AFRICA! The cover story features Africa’s trending unicorns, valued at $1 billion or more and who have become highly coveted among the entrepreneurial class. On the continent, very few can claim this status. FORBES AFRICA spotlights African founders who have scaled these heights, making their mark on the world at large and redefining the story of success. Their rise is starting to validate the potential of African companies. There’s continued news from South Africa, as the country experiences shaky politics as well as frequent power outages. We focus on its impact on small business and how some are even having light bulb moments: such as the founders of loadshedding app EskomSePush. Feast on our colorful fashion spread, an annual editorial fixture this time of year, as we focus on the trending concept of maximalism. Also, get a load on the nifty style and tech products worth the holiday spend this season. There’s more: why the pre-owned luxury fashion market is gaining currency in South Africa. And some great tech stories on the rise of AI art and the cost of deepfakes. In sport, who are the African superstars to watch out for in basketball and football in 2023? All this and more in the December 2022 / January 2023 issue of FORBES AFRICA!