Is Africa Ripe For Crowdfunding?

Ask someone for a large donation and the person is likely to balk.

Magda Wierzycka's India

When the CEO of Sygnia Asset Management in South Africa threw herself into the absolute chaos of New Delhi’s streets.

Me & My Money

Izak Smit, the CEO of financial services provider PPS, on the importance of investing — in yourself.

‘I Started Avoiding Calls From Creditors'

Gavin Mkhabela’s success quickly turned to failure as his business was financed on debt he couldn’t repay.

A Promise Kept Through Tears Of Grief

They called him the man with the green blanket. In the days leading up to the Marikana massacre, Mgcineni ‘Mambush’ Noki was at the forefront, negotiating with police. On August 16, it will be five years since Noki died in a hail of bullets. What happened to the families of those who died with Noki in Marikana at Lonmin’s platinum mine, in South Africa’s North West province?

The Watchdog Sniffing Out Deception

Kola Olugbodi has never let his disability keep him down. The entrepreneur is leading the way in rooting out corporate fraud.

Private Money Worth Its Weight In Gold

Private Money Worth Its Weight In Gold

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A Dirty Job That Made A Poor Man Filthy Rich

Joseph Agyepong Siaw wanted to become a pilot or a marine engineer, but ended up selling school books on the street. He made his fortune from what everyone else didn’t want – with the help of tricycles from China.

ATL: Focused On Growth Through Route Development

The city of Atlanta — like few cities in the world — displays an unrivaled diversity of people and culture, a spirit of openness and hospitality, and true international character.

The Case Of The First Lady With The Whipcord Who Walked Free

Zimbabwe’s First Lady, Grace Mugabe, has once again caused consternation in a foreign country. This time, her actions left South Africans debating who is eligible for diplomatic immunity.

Be Prudent When Purchasing

There is something at play that many company leaders just can’t get right – acquiring other companies. Many assumingly lucrative companies were acquired and then failed.

Government Must Stay Away From Economic Suicide

It is common knowledge that West Africa is blessed with abundant mineral resources. Aside from the macro-economic factors that affect the price of commodities, the micro-economic factors of each country in the region dictate the pace at which their mining sector progresses.

Running For A Hero

On June 28, freedom fighter Chris Hani would have been 75. Assassins shot him dead in the driveway of his Johannesburg home on April 10, 1993, just over a year before his country ushered in democracy. Hani has many legacies, but probably the most curious is a breeding ground for Olympic runners in the dust of the village of his birth.

The Pain Of Mugabe

It was box office material; the oldest head of state, Africa’s youngest Nobel Peace Prize nominee and a Hollywood star. What a way for the World Economic Forum on Africa to kick off.

In Pursuit Of Gold

Cricket’s golden boy, AB de Villiers, has given up Test cricket for the time being. It will give him a chance to earn eye-watering sums of money and win an elusive trophy.

No Roadblock Can Stop This Business

Patricia Mazvidza runs her guest lodge with the same military precision she learned while getting her boots muddy as a guerilla fighter and police officer.

A Bitter Vine Bearing Fruit

A family tragedy spurred Adeshola Ladoja to pursue his dreams and get his hands dirty making juice.

Farewell The Man Who Called Mayweather A Coward

African boxing is poorer for the death of the larger-than-life Nick Durandt. The controversial, but loyal, trainer was a champion to his fighters.

Young, Jobless And Angry

On September 30, it will be 50 years since the birth of one of Africa’s most prosperous independent nations. Thrifty Botswana has vast currency reserves but faces a rising generation that is educated, unemployed and fed up.

The Flip Turn

By 30 he was the most decorated Olympian of all time. Now he seeks to translate his prodigious accomplishments into an everlasting brand. Can Michael Phelps be like that other Mike?

Anger Over This Mine That Became A Tomb

It’s been a year since three workers were trapped in a collapsed mine. Desperate family want answers.

As Long As They Don't Put A Bullet On My Forehead I Won't Stop

These days everyone wants everything now. Here is an entrepreneur who spent 27 years fighting for one building. This is just one battle in the 96 years of Richard Maponya, a fighting entrepreneur who drove Nelson Mandela in his first days of freedom.

Grappling For Gold

In West Africa, cash-strapped Odunayo Adekuoroye is relying on hard work, and heart, to win a medal.

How A Dream Died And Lived Again

In his mid-twenties, David Hudson should have gone to the Olympics, but world politics got in the way. It took 20 years before the 46-year-old got his chance in Barcelona; it wasn’t quite what he expected.

Langa's Little Big Man

Some doubted his place in South Africa’s cricket team; he didn’t. Temba Bavuma - the pride of Langa - proved he belongs on the international stage and inspires poor black youngsters everywhere.

Fresh Start

Marygrace Sexton sold her orange juice company, then watched it start to spoil. A rescue operation was needed.

Uber's Secret Gold Mine

Uber Eats could make up a tenth of the ride-hailing giant’s revenue this year, impressive news for investors in its IPO. But well-capitalized rivals are already trying to tap the same vein.

The Multi-Sector Man From Madagascar

Ylias Akbaraly talks about his secret to success and his plans to take Africa with him..

Is Forex A Scam Or Money Goals?

Currency trading is a vast and technical space, however, many get caught in the seductive web of quick gains. Untangling forex can be daunting but with patience, it can be rewarding.