Business
Forbes Africa
No Play Like E-Play
Interest in eSports is rapidly picking up in South Africa, and Springbok player Ryan Kankowski is now fully into it, training and mentoring youngsters.
4 min |
October 2018
Forbes Africa
The Foodies With A Drive For Business
Two taxi commuters who went on to become friends and tenacious business partners selling gourmet cuisine out of a food truck.
5 min |
October 2018
Forbes Africa
The Profit And Pain Of Online Dating
Swipe left or right for love at first site? While dating apps make money playing cupid in cyberspace, some users have burned their fingers flirting with danger.
6 min |
October 2018
Forbes Africa
Forever Young
Now on his fifth startup, Ned David has the blueprint for creating a lucrative biotech. His latest project: a company that will take on the ravages of aging.
7 min |
September 2018
Forbes Africa
Never Blind To Possibilities
Hein Wagner throws himself into extreme adventure activities to inspire people living with blindness. His daring trysts have been across land, air, river and sea.
5 min |
September 2018
Forbes Africa
The Social Capital
A traditional, informal means of saving, stokvel investment societies continue to bind communities in South Africa. Their currency is trust, and their capital a central fund that spawns new opportunities.
4 min |
August 2018
Forbes Africa
Trading On Technology
African capital markets are increasingly adopting disruption to make investing more transparent and accessible to a younger, tech-savvy generation, and thus see an increase in trading volumes.
3 min |
August 2018
Forbes Africa
Their Business Address: The World
Two entrepreneurs, time zones apart, are working on building blockchain tech and communities in a big office they call the world.
4 min |
August 2018
Forbes Africa
Betting On Lucrative Learnings
Besides running a sports betting platform, Nigerian serial entrepreneur Akin Alabi has turned everyday experiences and learnings into profitable how-to guides online.
5 min |
August 2018
Forbes Africa
Kingdom Calling
Every year in May, an arts and music festival draws tourists from around the world to the tiny kingdom of Swaziland. Jiggs Thorne, who has been at its helm, keeps the fire going.
4 min |
July 2018
Forbes Africa
The Power, Humour And Anger Of Mandela
On July 18, it will be 100 years since the birth of Nelson Mandela and South Africa is rolling out a raft of celebrations. It is also a good time to reflect on his contested legacy and the value of leadership in Africa. CNBC Africa’s head of programming and founding editor of FORBES AFRICA Chris Bishop gives a personal view.
5 min |
July 2018
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 min |
February 2019
Forbes Africa
Handcrafted In A Cottage, Bottled For The Globe
The sisters had no idea their love for healthy food would catapult them into the international food market.
4 min |
February 2019
Forbes Africa
From Africa To Mars And The Milky Way
As humanity explores new frontiers in space, the 50th anniversary of man landing on the moon serves as a reflection of where we have come from, and where we are to go next. What does it mean for the estimated $7 billion space industry in Africa?
8 min |
August 2019
Forbes Africa
The Maverick In Tech
The founder of some of Nigeria’s best-known startups on the mistakes and the millions that made him click in the technology business.
4 min |
August 2019
Forbes Africa
‘We Have Feelings Towards Robots'
As humans continue to develop an emotional affinity with humanoids, how we interact with them is likely to change dramatically. The question is, can we agree on how to proceed ethically?
3 min |
April 2019
Forbes Africa
‘Organic In The Concrete Jungle'
Geologist-turned-entrepreneur Brad Meiring uses an online delivery service in South Africa to get people to reconnect with their food.
5 min |
April 2019
Forbes Africa
African Of The Year
In an exclusive interview, Paul Kagame, Rwandan President and Chair of the African Union, speaks to Methil Renuka about intra-Africa trade, how governments can drive entrepreneurial growth and why he will always find time to play sports.
10+ min |
December 2018 - January 2019
Forbes Africa
Challenging The Old Guard?
The political atmosphere in Nigeria leading up to the February polls is tense. Challenging the status quo are new and younger contenders promising hope and change.
4 min |
December 2018 - January 2019
Forbes Africa
Brewing Success: Lessons From A Beer Baron
Canadian John Sleeman shares his entrepreneurial lessons with Africa.
2 min |
December 2018 - January 2019
Forbes Africa
Don't Be Afraid Of Failure
A former NASA astronaut, Charles Bolden, who visited Africa recently, on the importance of STEM education in the development of the space economy.
3 min |
December 2018 - January 2019
Forbes Africa
Fight To The Finish
The urban township of Soweto, which is steeped in culture and history in the southwest of Johannesburg, hosted its hallmark marathon, for the 25th year running.
1 min |
December 2018 - January 2019
Forbes Africa
Life Is Not Complex If You Stay Positive
Rakesh Wahi recounts a deeply personal journey that culminated in an opportune meeting with the Dalai Lama.
5 min |
December 2018 - January 2019
Forbes Africa
Little Hands That Lift Loads
Child labor thrives in West Africa despite stringent policies against it.
3 min |
December 2018 - January 2019
Forbes Africa
A Tale Of Two Presidents And One Phone Call To Freedom
A month before South Africa’s elections, one of the country’s leading political figures exposed a number of his former comrades for corruption with evidence to the Zondo Commission on State Capture. It was box office material, yet just another eventful period in the turbulent life of Robert McBride – guerrilla fighter, policeman and death row prisoner.
7 min |
May 2019
Forbes Africa
Packing Light In School Bags
Former South African rugby star John Mametsa provides alternative energy solutions for the state. With his wife Tumi, he says their future in the business is bright.
3 min |
May 2019
Forbes Africa
Consumed By Healthy Eating
The restaurant market still hungers for healthy options. This entrepreneur is feeding that need, serving earth-conscious customers and gym junkies.
3 min |
May 2019
Forbes Africa
The 4IR Strategy To Move Forward
SOUTH AFRICA HAS created the Presidential Commission on the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, chairs this commission and I am the Deputy Chairman. The commission consists of 30 members.
3 min |
May 2019
Forbes Africa
There Will Always Be A Need For Live Art
South African dancer Mamela Nyamza revived a 30-year-old dance festival to help local artists connect with the rest of the world.
7 min |
May 2019
Forbes Africa
Sweet Success
After her husband’s death, Popi Zolas abandoned her corporate career and took on a restaurant franchise, before immersing herself in the catering and confectionery business.
4 min |