Business
Forbes Africa
A Mistake That Cost A Million A Month
It was a bullet-pocked and bloody road to life as an entrepreneur. Millionaire Cosmas Maduka suffered through grief, poverty and loss; around the corner lurked his worst day that would lose him nearly a million dollars a month.
4 min |
April 2017
Forbes Africa
There Will Be Blood, Brother
The ugly, gloating face of xenophobia once again leers over the streets of africa. Hard times and growing intolerance have seen violent mobs on the rampage against african entrepreneurs from nigeria to Somalia. FORBES AFRICA went among the violence and vexed voices on a Friday afternoon of madness in South africa’s capital city.
5 min |
April 2017
Forbes Africa
Can Hunting Save Animals? A Big Cat Biologist Investigates...
Until alternatives are found, banning hunting is unrealistic and could cause more harm than good. Trophy hunting, if managed properly, can contribute to wildlife conservation
5 min |
February 2016
Forbes Africa
Our Strength Lies In Coming Together
As you read this, Kenya's Amina Mohamed could be the new Chairperson of the African Union Commission. The Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Trade in Kenya has had an outstanding diplomatic career and is set on taking Africa to the future.
8 min |
February 2017
Forbes Africa
Aigboje Aig-imoukhuede: ‘When We Started, ​​​​​​​all Hell Broke Loose'
As a child, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede missed his flight home and was left stranded on the runway. It was the last time he was ever left behind. Not only did he build a bank when others doubted him, he is also leading the way to transform capital markets in Africa.
10+ min |
November 2016
Forbes Africa
Boxing In Africa's Biggest Market
Competition in Africa’s leading stock exchange market is facing a difficult birth. Next year, South Africa could have three stock exchanges, but the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has taken the fight against the competition to court.
4 min |
November 2016
Forbes Africa
Peter Allerstorfer: ‘We Worked So Hard and It Was Just Taken From Us'
This is the tale of entrepreneurs who found out the importance of control in the harshest of ways. They built a company from the ground up, only to lose it until hard work brought sweet victory.
4 min |
November 2016
Forbes Africa
‘Sister, We Are Grateful These People Didn't Kill You'
Thuli Madonsela has spent seven years talking truth to power. It has won her few friends in high places, but many across the continent who see her stand against corruption as inspiring and refreshing. FORBES AFRICA has named her our Person of the Year. We called on her at home for the inside story of her last tumultuous days in office.
9 min |
December 2016-January 2017
Forbes Africa
Step Forward The President With A Purpose
Being the first female president of Mauritius is not enough for Ameenah Gurib-Fakim. She is on a mission to make the world a better place.
3 min |
December 2016-January 2017
Forbes Africa
The Price Of Puff
It is still one of the biggest businesses in Africa despite all the efforts from the government trying to stamp it out. The tobacco industry makes over $700 billion a year and seems to survive advertising bans and restrictions. Part of this business is African children who work for a dollar a day.
10+ min |
December 2016-January 2017
Forbes Africa
Print Money?
Why would you start a business in a dying industry? Just ask Alexander Knieps.
2 min |
November 2017
Forbes Africa
The Bottling Outpost Of The Buffet Billions
In a blaze of bright lights, at the Forbes 100th anniversary party, the Oracle of Omaha Warren Buffett, the second richest man on earth worth more than $80 billion, took center stage before a huge crowd of millionaires and billionaires in New York. Where did those billions come from? Well, less than a week later, on a wet Monday, I arrived at a money-making outpost of the Buffett empire in the English countryside; an operation that has thrived longer than both the man himself and the magazine.
5 min |
November 2017
Forbes Africa
The Sad Road Trip On An Empty Wallet
As soon as I heard of my aunt’s death, I knew straight away that I had to make a plan to fill my petrol tank and attend the funeral.
3 min |
April 2018
Forbes Africa
Go Digital Or Go Extinct
These days there is too much noise when it comes to advertising.
2 min |
April 2018
Forbes Africa
Will Trump's Trade War Hurt Africa?
In early March, US president Donald Trump announced plans to impose import tariffs of 25% on steel and 10% on aluminum. The measures, which are believed to be largely targeted at China, caused uproar.
2 min |
April 2018
Forbes Africa
Margaret Hirsch's South Korea
The co-founder of Hirsch’s in South Africa was touched by the warmth and passion of everyone on the streets of Seoul.
3 min |
April 2018
Forbes Africa
Me & My Money
Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET Southern Africa that provides security solutions for businesses and consumers, on how she keeps her money safe.
2 min |
April 2018
Forbes Africa
Cracking The Code
Challenged by a female employee, Gusto, an HR-software unicorn in San Francisco, figures out how to hire women engineers.
5 min |
April 2018
Forbes Africa
Banking On Technology
Michael Jordaan on his soon-to-be-launched Bank Zero and why businesses should build for the future.
2 min |
April 2018
Forbes Africa
The Hell Ride To A Comical Coup
It is almost 20 years to the day since I flew high above Africa, with a TV crew jammed into a bumpy light plane. It was a white-knuckle ride through clouds into the jaws of a military coup.
3 min |
December 2017 - January 2018
Forbes Africa
The 60-Year-Old Industrialist
Michael Manaka was inspired to become an entrepreneur after a dream. Despite his age, he vows to continue building his machines, and his business.
5 min |
December 2017 - January 2018
Forbes Africa
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 min |
May 2017
Forbes Africa
‘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 min |
May 2017
Forbes Africa
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 min |
May 2017
Forbes Africa
Farewell To A Gentle Soul
Ahmed Kathrada, one of the revered Rivonia trialists, has passed away when his troubled country needs him most.
4 min |
May 2017
Forbes Africa
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 min |
May 2017
Forbes Africa
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 min |
May 2017
Forbes Africa
Savior Giulia
Alfa Romeo is taking the fight to the likes of Porsche, Mercedes and BMW with its new Giulia.
5 min |
May 2017
Forbes Africa
Tesla's Secret Formula
Elon Musk has inherited Steve Jobs mantle as the cult favorite CEO. And his electric car company has grabbed Apples creative crown. An inside look at the worlds most innovative company.
10+ min |
October 2015
Forbes Africa
The Bullets Killing More Than Animals
Tourists, with millions of dollars in their pockets, visit Africa in droves to see its wildlife. Dwindling animal populations may kill this lucrative market.
3 min |