In this issue

Nigerian legal mastermind Gbenga Oyebode is on the July 2018 cover of FORBES AFRICA. The tenacious lawyer, investor and philanthropist is the tall man in a power suit working with the country’s top corporates and bringing a new dimension to business. This issue also observes 100 years of Nelson Mandela, through profiles and memoirs of the people who worked closely with the father of modern South Africa. Then, there is a delectable photo spread on Rovos Rail, the luxury train service through southern Africa. And more on the upcoming Zimbabwe elections, and Africa’s universities as the new tech and innovation hubs. Also learn more about African startup funding. All this in the July issue of FORBES AFRICA!

The Tall Lawyer, Investor And Philanthropist In A Power Suit

Ghenga Oyebode is Nigeria's formidable legal master-mind. He cut his teeth in the country's oil industry, and as a savvy entrepreneur, provides legal advice to top-tier corporate clients, taking a chunk of the business wherever there is oppurtunity.

10+ mins

The Struggle Of Steinhoff

Scandal-hit retailer Steinhoffcontinues to fight multiple battles in court, including with its former chairman, South African billionaire Christo Wiese.

5 mins

The Power, Humour And Anger Of Mandela

On July 18, it will be 100 years since the birth of Nelson Mandela and South Africa is rolling out a raft of celebrations. It is also a good time to reflect on his contested legacy and the value of leadership in Africa. CNBC Africa’s head of programming and founding editor of FORBES AFRICA Chris Bishop gives a personal view.

5 mins

The Tech Disruptor On The Move

Through her digital platform, Benji Coetzee offers lowcost solutions to freight transport across the continent, ensuring there are no longer any empty trips.

3 mins

Go Digital

Zafar Siddiqi, co-founder and chairman of CNBC Africa, on the channel’s 11-year journey and what the future holds for media in Africa.

2 mins

Africa's New Silicon Valleys

University-led innovation hubs are nothing new globally. In Africa, more needs to be done in this regard but examples abound of successful startups incubated by institutions.

4 mins

African Startup Funding Gains Momentum

African tech startups are securing more funding than ever before, with investors starting to look beyond the traditional hubs and sectors for new opportunities.

4 mins

The Restitution Of African Heritage

Ethiopia wants its artefacts, snatched by the British during the 1868 invasion of Maqdala, the then capital of Emperor Tewodros II, returned from museums in the United Kingdom. Will it succeed? Probably not.

2 mins

Kingdom Calling

Every year in May, an arts and music festival draws tourists from around the world to the tiny kingdom of Swaziland. Jiggs Thorne, who has been at its helm, keeps the fire going.

4 mins

David Tlale

The famed South African designer on expensive indulgences and repositioning as a luxury and lifestyle brand.

3 mins

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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.