In this issue

In Forbes Africa in April, Ivan and Lynette Saltzman are the power couple in Africa’s pharma. They started their business with just $1,000 and it now has a turnover of more than a billion. Then, meet the richest people on the planet with the 2018 Forbes billionaires list. Life on the streets is tough for the hawkers that make up the massive informal economy in Nigeria, but there is debate over whether it should be regulated. Finally, the business of horses in South Africa could be a billion-dollar market if quarantine measures are eased. All this and more in Forbes Africa in April.

Health Is Wealth

Lynette and Ivan Saltzman met in a university lecture room, got married and together made a fortune delivering health.

8 mins

Banking On Technology

Michael Jordaan on his soon-to-be-launched Bank Zero and why businesses should build for the future.

2 mins

Big Data For Big Cities

Moovit has created the Waze of public transit. Is this the app that can beat urban congestion?

5 mins

Cracking The Code

Challenged by a female employee, Gusto, an HR-software unicorn in San Francisco, figures out how to hire women engineers.

5 mins

Me & My Money

Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET Southern Africa that provides security solutions for businesses and consumers, on how she keeps her money safe.

2 mins

Margaret Hirsch's South Korea

The co-founder of Hirsch’s in South Africa was touched by the warmth and passion of everyone on the streets of Seoul.

3 mins

Will Trump's Trade War Hurt Africa?

In early March, US president Donald Trump announced plans to impose import tariffs of 25% on steel and 10% on aluminum. The measures, which are believed to be largely targeted at China, caused uproar.

2 mins

Go Digital Or Go Extinct

These days there is too much noise when it comes to advertising.

2 mins

‘You Can Either Give Up Or You Can Fight Back'

Former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers found the perfect role once his playing career was over – trying to make a difference in people’s lives.

5 mins

The Sad Road Trip On An Empty Wallet

As soon as I heard of my aunt’s death, I knew straight away that I had to make a plan to fill my petrol tank and attend the funeral.

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.