In this issue

In Forbes Africa in September, we look at the possible future of currency. If you don't know about Bitcoin and blockchain now, you should – especially if you want to accumulate wealth in Africa.
We look at the tough business of retail - stores across Africa are struggling, yet there are golden opportunities online. Identity theft happens across Africa and no one is safe. It can lead to debt, not being able to open a new account, being married to person you’ve never met, or worse – arrest. Then, an African band is storming one of the bastions of white music – the pounding, grinding and clanging sound of black metal. All this and more in Forbes Africa in September.

Forbes 100 – Let's Celebrate A Century Of A Business Idea Born In Africa

Anyone who knows me will tell it takes a lot to stun me into silence. You could argue talking and commenting are sharp tools of my trade, as an editor, that I like to keep keen.

4 mins

Bitcoin - Blockchain And Billions

If you don’t know about Bitcoin and blockchain, you should – especially if you want to accumulate wealth in Africa. Bitcoin is the virtual currency challenging governments, circumventing banks and threatening to blow oldschool currency out the water.

7 mins

ATL: Focused On Growth Through Route Development

The city of Atlanta — like few cities in the world — displays an unrivaled diversity of people and culture, a spirit of openness and hospitality, and true international character.

3 mins

The Case Of The First Lady With The Whipcord Who Walked Free

Zimbabwe’s First Lady, Grace Mugabe, has once again caused consternation in a foreign country. This time, her actions left South Africans debating who is eligible for diplomatic immunity.

3 mins

Nailed By Imposters

Having your identity stolen can lead to debt, being barred from a bank, married to a person you’ve never met, or worse – arrest.

2 mins

Stores Of The Future?

Shops are closing across Africa; still they come like lemmings to a cliff. Entrepreneurs prepared to throw good money after bad.

2 mins

A Concept Car That Captivates

The Lexus LC 500 drew gasps when its designs were revealed; taking the car on the road lives up to its promise.

5 mins

Government Must Stay Away From Economic Suicide

It is common knowledge that West Africa is blessed with abundant mineral resources. Aside from the macro-economic factors that affect the price of commodities, the micro-economic factors of each country in the region dictate the pace at which their mining sector progresses.

2 mins

How Tech Can Close The Gap In Africa

In the latest Africa’s Investment Destination Index released in April, Nigeria was ranked 19 out of 54 African countries. In effect, if a foreign investor was to make a choice in which economy to do business, Nigeria would be their 19th choice. It is a steep fall for a country, which not so long ago was ranked as the third-fastest growing economy in the world.

3 mins

Be Prudent When Purchasing

There is something at play that many company leaders just can’t get right – acquiring other companies. Many assumingly lucrative companies were acquired and then failed.

2 mins

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Forbes Africa Magazine Description:

Forbes Africa is the drama critic to business in Africa. The magazine helps readers connect the dots, form patterns and see beyond the obvious, giving them a completely different perspective. In doing this, it delivers sharp, in-depth and engaging stories by looking at global and domestic issues from an African prism.