In this issue

In Forbes Africa in December 2017/January 2018, the smooth disruptor Adrian Gore is on the cover. He made his name in health insurance and is now taking on the banks. With his business having made $6.5 billion over 25 years, Gore is one of the few Africans bringing new ideas to challenge the world. Then, should you make your own money or find a job? It’s a question Africa needs to quickly find the answer to. International investors may have overlooked Africa's gaming industry, but some local entrepreneurs have found a lucrative spot in the continent's $310-million gaming market. Actress Terry Pheto learned the art of storytelling from her grandmother and now stars in some of Hollywood’s biggest movies. All this and more in Forbes Africa in December 2017/January 2018.

Bank On Me

Adrian Gore used to deliver cigarettes, made his name delivering health, and is now launching a bank. It’s a business that brought in $6.5 billion over 25 years of risk. He’s one of the few Africans bringing new ideas to challenge the world.

10+ mins

Anger At The Corporate Slippery Slope

It is tough times for Africa’s corporate sector. Greed is insidious. Companies throw away principles for profit; others get in bed with politicians. It can kill your business and ruin lives.

6 mins

‘You Can't Rely On Anything Or Anyone'

Entrepreneurs born or made? Make your own money or find a job? These are questions that Africa needs to find the answer to – and quick.

5 mins

From Late Night Snacking To Snapping Millions

Investors may have overlooked Africa’s gaming industry, but Evan and Shaz Greenwood haven’t. They’ve found a lucrative digital sweet spot in Africa’s $310-million gaming market.

8 mins

What's App, Kasi?

An idea in the shower was the spark for a frustrated app developer. Muzi Mkhize quit his job to build an app linking townships, businesses and customers.

3 mins

The 60-Year-Old Industrialist

Michael Manaka was inspired to become an entrepreneur after a dream. Despite his age, he vows to continue building his machines, and his business.

5 mins

Change The Rules And Be Rewarded

Although we sometimes desire change, there is no absolute way to measure change. What we do know is that the future invades the present faster than many entrepreneurs can handle.

2 mins

Back Home & Hungry

After spending most of his career in Europe, Steven Pienaar is once again playing in South Africa. Although no longer playing on the global stage, he still gets nervous before a match.

5 mins

Ruthless? You Can Bet On Benni

As a player, Benni McCarthy knew how to get the ball in the back of the net. As a coach, he’s showing the same conviction.

7 mins

The Hell Ride To A Comical Coup

It is almost 20 years to the day since I flew high above Africa, with a TV crew jammed into a bumpy light plane. It was a white-knuckle ride through clouds into the jaws of a military coup.

3 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.