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Forbes Africa
AI: A LADDER TO PROGRESS OR A TRAP OF DIVISION? THE CHOICE IS OURS
Artificial intelligence (AI) is not a neutral force. It is an amplifier. It can magnify our brightest innovations or our darkest biases. It can serve as a ladder for human development or a trap that widens inequality. The path it takes is not pre-programmed by algorithms; it will be determined by the choices we make about trust, capability, and cooperation.
3 min |
October - November 2025
Forbes Africa
Lady Mary Dinah: The Philanthropist Redefining Wealth And Purpose On A Global Scale
Lady Mary Dinah, officially the Lady of Ellington, is a distinguished food and nutrition expert, humanitarian, and philanthropist reshaping global aid and advancing food security, especially within Africa's most vulnerable regions. Through Mary Dinah Foundation and pioneering initiatives such as the Maternal and Newborn Fund, she is bridging the gap between innovation and community impact.
2 min |
October - November 2025
Forbes Africa
Red Socks Golf Day Rallies Support For Ronald McDonald House Charities
The annual Red Socks Golf Day, hosted in partnership with McDonald's South Africa suppliers, took place in Johannesburg on August 28, raising significant funds for the continued operation of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) South Africa. This longstanding event highlights the power of collaboration and shared purpose, ensuring that families can find comfort and support during their most difficult times. RMHC South Africa is an independent nonprofit organization governed by a Board of Directors and operated by dedicated staff and volunteers. Its mission is to create, find, and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and their families.
2 min |
October - November 2025
Forbes Africa
Unleashing The Potential Of Every Child: Committing To Sustainable And Transformative Philanthropy
Founded in 1963 by Princess Grace of Monaco and now chaired by H.R.H. Princess Caroline of Hanover, AMADE-Association Mondiale des Amis de l'Enfance (World Association of Children's Friends)-defends an ambitious and deeply human vision: a world where every child, regardless of their social, religious, or cultural background, can live with dignity, in safety, and with respect for their fundamental rights, and become an actor in their own life.
2 min |
October - November 2025
Forbes Africa
AFRICA'S TECH GROWTH NEEDS MORE THAN VCS-IT NEEDS CORPORATES
At the AWS Summit in Johannesburg in August, I sat down with Christophe Viarnaud, founder of AfricArena, to unpack the state of African tech. Few know the terrain better: his platform runs summits across four continents and publishes one of the most widely-read reports on venture capital in Africa.
2 min |
October - November 2025
Forbes Africa
REEF RELIEF
AFTER THE WORLD-FIRST BLUE BOND IN 2018, EFFORTS ARE NOW UNDERWAY IN THE ISLAND NATION OF SEYCHELLES TO RESTORE BLEACHED REEFS AND SUSTAIN ITS BLUE ECONOMY.
3 min |
October - November 2025
Forbes Africa
Redefining Startup Growth In Africa
Across Africa, startups often ignite with promise but stumble in execution. One emerging company believes it has developed the infrastructure needed to change the odds.
3 min |
October - November 2025
Forbes Africa
The True Purpose: Building Futures
IT'S TIME TO SHIFT THE LANDSCAPE. WHAT IF WE FOCUSED GLOBAL FOOD AID AND PHILANTHROPY ON PROVIDING THE NUTRITION ESSENTIAL TO A CHILD IN THE FIRST 1,000 DAYS? THE IMPACT COULD BE TRANSFORMATIONAL.
2 min |
October - November 2025
Forbes Africa
RUGBY, ROOTS AND RESPONSIBILITY
MEET THE RISING GLOBAL RUGBY LEAGUE TALENT MAKING CAMEROON PROUD.
2 min |
October - November 2025
Forbes Africa
UBUNTU IN ACTION: BRIDGING TRADITION AND INNOVATION FOR COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT
Although the word is derived from southern African Nguni languages, the concept of Ubuntu finds roots across Africa. Of course, while there are direct translations, Ubuntu really represents an ethic of interdependence, where the flourishing of the individual and the wellbeing of the community are seen as mutually reinforcing rather than opposed. In advocating for what he refers to as 'Ubuntu Stoicism', Tiisetso Maloma argues: \"Ubuntu signals a sense of personal responsibility. The community benefits from the virtues of responsible individuals. They also serve as inspiration to others, particularly the younger generation.\" From the perspective of an academic and head of an institution, there is a distinct connection to be made with the very pursuit of academia.
2 min |
October - November 2025
Forbes Africa
Africa's Energy Future: From Resource Extraction To Global Leadership
Africa sits at the center of the global energy transition. The question is no longer whether the continent will play a role, but whether it will lead. With abundant resources, a young population, and rising demand for reliable power, Africa has the ingredients to move from a resource supplier to a global energy innovator.
2 min |
October - November 2025
Forbes Africa
CREATIVE CURRENCY
FROM ACCRA TO NAIROBI, AFRICA'S $4.2 BILLION CREATIVE ECONOMY, GROWING 7.4% ANNUALLY, IS EXPERIENCING A SURGE IN INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT.
2 min |
October - November 2025
Forbes Africa
FAST FASHION NEEDS TO SLOW DOWN
The fast fashion online shopping experience is rapidly becoming a global norm. Imagine scrolling through Facebook, Instagram, or even X, when suddenly popup ads light up your screen—featuring a shirt or skirt that might normally cost over $30, now slashed to a wallet-friendly $5.99.
9 min |
October - November 2025
Forbes Africa
FUELING THE FUTURE (SUSTAINABLY)
\"What I really wanted was not the funds [from] the competition, it was to access their non-financial support.\"
1 min |
October - November 2025
Forbes Africa
DOCKS TO DOLLARS
THE CONTINENT IS BLESSED WITH A 30,000KM COASTLINE, AND IF MANAGED RESPONSIBLY, THE OVER $2 BILLION AFRICAN CRUISE TOURISM MARKET COULD BECOME A SHOWCASE FOR GREEN INNOVATION AND CHART A BOLD NEW COURSE FOR THE BLUE ECONOMY.
5 min |
October - November 2025
Forbes Africa
Inclusive And Dynamic: Embodying A Spirit Of Change In Africa's Dance Industry
In a dynamic cultural landscape where grooves meet grit, and where creativity transcends borders, Courtnaé Paul is boldly staking her claim in the male-dominated realm of hip hop and breaking.
4 min |
October - November 2025
Forbes Africa
Africa's Al Moment: Exploring The Path For Continued Digital Transformation
A farmer receives real-time crop advice on WhatsApp.
2 min |
October - November 2025
Forbes Africa
NEXT GEN GOES GREEN
YOUNG PEOPLE ARE KEY TO CULTIVATING A MORE SUSTAINABLE AND HEALTHIER PLANET. THIS IS EVIDENT ACROSS AFRICA AS THE YOUTH LEAD THE WAY IN DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR THE CONTINENT'S CHALLENGES. FORBES AFRICA SPEAKS TO SOME OF THE BRIGHTEST MINDS ABOUT WHY THEY BELIEVE EVEN MORE YOUNG PEOPLE NEED TO STEP FORWARD AND PLAY AN ACTIVE ROLE.
4 min |
October - November 2025
Forbes Africa
THE KING OF POP
ROHAN OZA MADE MILLIONS FOR CELEBRITIES INCLUDING JENNIFER ANISTON AND 50 CENT BY BRINGING THEM INTO BEVERAGE DEALS. BUT AS THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND THE $1.9 BILLION SALE OF THE PREBIOTIC SODA POPPI TO PEPSI, THE ZAMBIAN IMMIGRANT IS FINALLY LIVING HIS AMERICAN DREAM.
6 min |
October - November 2025
Forbes Africa
Powering Progress Together: A United Front To Tackle Undernutrition
In recent years, philanthropic capital has supported the scale up of the Child Nutrition Fund (CNF), a unique financing and coordination mechanism led by the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF). The CNF aims to grow sustainable nutrition financing and to scale up programs, policies and supplies to prevent and treat undernutrition in children and women in 63 high-priority countries.
2 min |
October - November 2025
Forbes Africa
Uncovering Africa's Sustainability Story
I had the fortune of moderating a fireside chat with South African rugby stars Jean de Villiers and Bryan Habana at an event in August in Johannesburg. The conversation was fortuitously sprinkled with several aha moments that a grateful audience happily lapped up, but there was a common thread: that even the stars who play in front of thousands in roaring stadiums can find the boardroom a completely different arena-one where speed and skill on the field don't always translate. Yet, the leadership and legacy they carry, shaped by the spirit of ubuntu (“I am because we are”), can be a powerful force for social change beyond the pitch. That same sentiment comes through in a brief interview with Springboks' captain Siya Kolisi featured in this edition.
1 min |
October - November 2025
Forbes Africa
BETHLEHEM TILAHUN ALEMU FROM ADDIS ABABA TO THE WORLD
\"I knew that there were so many talented people who could do great things if only given a chance.\"
1 min |
October - November 2025
Forbes Africa
AFRICA'S MOMENT
THE SPOTLIGHT IS ON THE HISTORIC G20 LEADERS' SUMMIT IN JOHANNESBURG FROM NOVEMBER 22-23, BUT THE REAL TEST IS WHETHER IT WILL MOVE BEYOND COMMUNIQUÉS AND TOWARD FRAMEWORKS THAT CHANNEL FUNDING INTO CONCRETE, NEEDLE-MOVING PROJECTS ON THE CONTINENT.
5 min |
October - November 2025
Forbes Africa
From Mourning To Meaning
Dr Nomfundo Mcoyi is revolutionizing South Africa's funeral industry through legacy, innovation and empowerment.
3 min |
October - November 2025
Forbes Africa
WHERE HISTORY COMES ALIVE
IN SOUTH AFRICA, HISTORY LEAPS OFF THE PAGE AND ONTO THE BATTLEFIELD, WHERE GROUPS SUCH AS THE DUNDEE DIEHARDS RELIVE ANGLO-ZULU WAR CLASHES, REENACTING COMBAT AND TURNING CONTESTED HISTORY INTO SHARED EXPERIENCES, THUS OPENING THE DOORS FOR A NEW WAVE OF HERITAGE TOURISM.
5 min |
October - November 2025
Forbes Africa
Ctrl + Alt + Action
CYBERCRIME IS SURGING IN AFRICA. AS THREATS GROW, LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS AND INNOVATORS ARE STEPPING IN, BECOMING THE CONTINENT'S FRONTLINE DEFENCE.
6 min |
October - November 2025
Forbes Africa
Where Insights Ignite Action: Unpacking Innovation, Global Policy And The Purpose-Led Initiatives Impacting Africa
The Collective-a thought-provoking series of conversations that matter by Citadel, in partnership with FORBES AFRICA and CNBC Africa-brought together visionaries, game-changers and financial stakeholders over two events in Cape Town and Johannesburg in August.
3 min |
October - November 2025
Forbes Africa
Redefining Work In Africa: The Rise Of Everyday Entrepreneurs
Oriflame looks to empower individuals to create flexible businesses either as a second income or as a full-time venture. With its recent launch in South Africa, the company is bringing its inclusive model to a new generation of African beauty entrepreneurs who are reshaping the future of work.
3 min |
October - November 2025
Forbes Africa
Yoko London: A Shared Vision For Responsible Luxury
At Yoko London, luxury is not just defined by design—it is defined by responsibility.
1 min |
October - November 2025
Forbes Africa
Building a New Model for Coffee Farming in Ethiopia
Rooted in the birthplace of coffee, Ethiopia, Kerchanshe Group is redefining the country's agriculture with large-scale coffee production, mechanized farming, and growing exports in both coffee and meat.
2 min |