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In May, Forbes Africa ranks the top 10 bankable musicians on the continent. Read and debate it. Also, what happens when the crowds melt away? Then, South Africa is in economic turmoil after a cabinet reshuffle and subsequent downgrades by rating agencies - Forbes Africa followed millions as they demonstrated on the streets. A new strain of tuberculosis has been labelled a ticking time bomb and could kill millions. We look at the innovative African solutions to prevent this. All this and more in Forbes Africa in May.

Junk Begets Junk

Senzeni Na – in the vernacular of one of the most sophisticated economies of Africa it means simply: “What have we done?” I am wondering that as I return to my editor’s chair tonight after another day running through the streets with more than 100,000 of Africa’s angriest people. That is the reason why I changed my editor’s picture this month to nod to the fact FORBES AFRICA went among the people to report on one of Africa’s most crucial and fast moving stories first-hand – always the best way.

4 mins

Don't Be Starry Eyed And Ignorant

FORBES AFRICA spoke to a multimillion-dollar African artist on how easy it is to lose out. Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse sang for Nelson Mandela and Bill Clinton and played with Percy Sledge — but suffered exploitation along the way.

4 mins

If I Die Poor, Blame Me

Papa Penny Penny suffered rejection and ridicule to make a name for himself. His hardest lesson, though, was learning to manage his money.

4 mins

‘The Universe Will One Day Recognize Us'

Shayamore have been grinding out music for almost two decades, yet nobody knows their music. This band epitomizes how hard it is to make it in the music industry.

2 mins

President Zuma Bites Back

While tens of thousands pro-tested outside at the gates of the Union Buildings in frustration on April 12, President Jacob Zuma ate cake – after all, it was his 75th birthday.

2 mins

Farewell To A Gentle Soul

Ahmed Kathrada, one of the revered Rivonia trialists, has passed away when his troubled country needs him most.

4 mins

Sunny Durban To Shed Light On Africa's Problems

This year’s WEF on Africa will focus on achieving inclusive growth, with organizers pledging solutions and action.

5 mins

We'll Buy Your Car In 30 Minutes

Entrepreneurs Fernando pinheiro and Michael Muller turned their bad experience selling cars into a thriving online business. they claim they can get a cheque for your car in 30 minutes.

5 mins

The Tech Wizard

Know those annoying CAPTCHA tests you have to do when creating online accounts? Luis von Ahn invented them. Now, he wants to see Swahili spoken around the world.

4 mins

Savior Giulia

Alfa Romeo is taking the fight to the likes of Porsche, Mercedes and BMW with its new Giulia.

5 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.