In this issue

The 7th anniversary issue of FORBES AFRICA is a must-read, packed with features looking into the future of Africa, and how growing food will generate the next generation of billionaires on the continent. AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina is our cover star as the fresh face of investment in Africa, as he unpacks why food is the future and agriculture will be the biggest business on earth. This is why we also delve into how agri-tech and big data will change the way we have been farming all along. Also in this issue, we look at the business of death, how entrepreneurs, due to the lack of burial spaces, are coming up with innovative ways to bury the dead. Bio-burials and virtual graves are becoming a reality. Yvonne Chaka Chaka, the songstress known as the Princess of Africa, reveals her favorite destination in the world for creative renewal. And then, we look at the nebulous world of dating online – what are the dangers? All this and more of our regulars on money and investment habits, in the October birthday issue of FORBES AFRICA.

Mr. Development

Armed with international and government expertise, AfDBs Akinwumi Adesina says growing food is what will help lead Africa out of poverty.

10+ mins

The Crash – 10 Years On

The world will never forget the financial crisis of 2008. For South Africa, the biggest takeaway was there are no substitutes for strong institutions.

5 mins

Complex And Contentious

South Africas land expropriation debate continues to roil everyone from farmers to foreign investors and financial institutions. What has the government done to address land reform?

10+ mins

Your Grandfather Could Be A Tree?

The lack of burial spaces is leading entrepreneurs to come up with out-of-the-box alternatives such as bio-burials, virtual graves and space disposal.

10+ mins

Big Data, Smart Farmer?

Why data could be the deciding factor in Africas agricultural transformation.

6 mins

No Wasted Opportunities

In the mountainous kingdom of Swaziland, a former pre-school helper is turning trash to treasure.

4 mins

The Foodies With A Drive For Business

Two taxi commuters who went on to become friends and tenacious business partners selling gourmet cuisine out of a food truck.

5 mins

The Profit And Pain Of Online Dating

Swipe left or right for love at first site? While dating apps make money playing cupid in cyberspace, some users have burned their fingers flirting with danger.

6 mins

Half A Century On The D'oliveira Affair ​​​​​​​

This month marks half a century since the talent of an African born-and-bred cricketer shook up the world game and ushered in the demise of his continents last racist regime. It was an international tale of skulduggery, bravery, tears and toil that they called The DOliveira Affair.

6 mins

No Play Like E-Play

Interest in eSports is rapidly picking up in South Africa, and Springbok player Ryan Kankowski is now fully into it, training and mentoring youngsters.

4 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.