In this issue

The power of two! Father-son duo Pascal and Uzoma Dozie are on the cover of the November issue of FORBES AFRICA. Hugely respected as the pioneers of banking in Nigeria, they unpack the story of how they made it as top-notch entrepreneurs involved in nation-building and wealth creation. Uzoma is now using technology to take banking to the future and across generations. This power-packed edition of the magazine also includes a story on the world beneath our cities: what do our urban areas hold within? We uncover a surprising world of intriguing tunnels and networks in Johannesburg. Then, we go skywards, dwelling on the business of private jets: how is it soaring as business keeps checking in? Another news feature is on the cannabis economy, legal in some parts of the world, and to some extent, now in South Africa. Durban’s booming farmers markets and top African chefs in London complete the mouth-watering spread, all in the November issue of FORBES AFRICA!

Father & Future

Key contributors to the growth of the Nigerian economy, they have redefined banking by leveraging technology and connecting people to market. From just £100 in his bank account, Pascal Dozie has built a business empire his son Uzoma is taking to the future.

10+ mins

The Sub City: What Lies Beneath

What secrets does a city hold within its bosom? In Johannesburg, one of them is an intriguinglabyrinth of tunnels that once served as a postal delivery system. Could such relics of the past be the subterranean realms of the future? Urban planning points to what is now called ‘hypogeal cities’.

10+ mins

Beyond The Plumes Of Smoke The Weed Economy On A High

In September, South Africa became the third country on the continent to pass a ruling favoring cannabis. Last month, Canada fully legalized its use. The world of business and medicine is slowly awakening to its benefits, weeding fact from fiction.

10+ mins

The Not-Too Distant Future Of Television

The business and consumption of television as we know it is going to change forever. From digital living rooms to newsrooms, stay tuned for a more personalized, multi-screen experience.

5 mins

Ivory Tower In The Cloud

Long the domain of seedy degree mills peddling debt-laden vocational training, online education is now a priority, and a profit center, at top-tier universities thanks to innovators like 2U Inc.

4 mins

Two's Company

Two millennials, both FORBES AFRICA’s Under 30 alumni, born on the same day and with similar stories of entrepreneurship, are collaborating to disrupt industries and shape the future of Africa.

5 mins

Crafts And Camaraderie On The Coast

Durban’s farmers markets are a magnet for consumers and small businesses alike, boosting the informal economy in the sunny South African city.

9 mins

Champagne And Caviar In Private At 30,000Ft

The glamorous world of private jets is no longer the domain of the super-rich. Private aviation is set to soar in Africa as business keeps checking in.

7 mins

Taking A Bite Out Of Africa

Hungry in London with a stomach dreaming of home? From the smoky to the sensory, the city offers distinct African culinary encounters.

6 mins

Mud, Sweat And Tears

A recent soccer clinic in Soweto had former Liverpool F.C. player John Barnes coaching young girls to become the future stars of Africa.

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.