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What happens when water and fire meet? You get the canoeing champion firefighter who is paying it forward to communities who need it the most. In the spirit of paying it forward, Zimbabwean actress Danai Gurira, tells us about why she decided to join the fight against HIV/AIDS. Her work as a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador takes to places like the Imboko HIV clinic in South Africa where currently trials for a combination of two experimental vaccines to prevent HIV are taking place. A trial of a different kind is taking place in neighboring country, Zimbabwe where economic challenges result in a series of protests by the citizens. An announcement by President Emmerson Mnangagwa of an overnight 150% fuel hike sets in motion a series of events that result in violence and an internet shutdown. FORBES tallies the value of African billionaires with some surprising revelations. This and so much more is the February issue of FORBES AFRICA.

‘Time For Business To Roll Up Its Sleeves'

Busi Mabuza has just been appointed Chair of the South African chapter of the BRICS Business Council. Also the chairperson of the Industrial Development Corporation, she speaks to FORBES AFRICA about her plans for trade and investment.

3 mins

Fewer Billionaires, Poorer Billionaires On African Continent In 2019

Altogether, the 20 African tycoons are worth $68.7 billion, down from $75.4 billion for last year’s list. However, the average net worth for each list member this year has climbed to $3.4 billion from $3.3 billion in early 2018.

3 mins

The State Of Crisis

Zimbabwe put Emmerson Mnangagwa in power hoping he would revive its battered economy. This expectation is on a downward spiral as harassed citizens take to the streets.

10+ mins

The Celluloid Warrior Fighting Against HIV

HIV/AIDS remains a global concern. International star and Zimbabwean playwright Danai Gurira is using her celebrity to battle for its elimination.

9 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.