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Forbes Africa
‘There May Be Violence At The End Of It All'
After the Supreme Court in Kenya annulled the re-election of Uhuru Kenyatta as president, there are fears that the hostility in the East African country will only be intensified.
4 min |
October 2017
Forbes Africa
The Joys Of An African Carwash
The Joys Of An African Carwash
2 min |
October 2017
Forbes Africa
The Winner Who Defied Death Fights for the Holy Grail
Neil Tovey is the only South African captain to lift an African Cup of Nations trophy. The former defender, who islucky to be alive, wants to revive the national team.
5 min |
October 2017
Forbes Africa
Beyond The Plumes Of Smoke The Weed Economy On A High
In September, South Africa became the third country on the continent to pass a ruling favoring cannabis. Last month, Canada fully legalized its use. The world of business and medicine is slowly awakening to its benefits, weeding fact from fiction.
10+ min |
November 2018
Forbes Africa
Ivory Tower In The Cloud
Long the domain of seedy degree mills peddling debt-laden vocational training, online education is now a priority, and a profit center, at top-tier universities thanks to innovators like 2U Inc.
4 min |
November 2018
Forbes Africa
Two's Company
Two millennials, both FORBES AFRICA’s Under 30 alumni, born on the same day and with similar stories of entrepreneurship, are collaborating to disrupt industries and shape the future of Africa.
5 min |
November 2018
Forbes Africa
Crafts And Camaraderie On The Coast
Durban’s farmers markets are a magnet for consumers and small businesses alike, boosting the informal economy in the sunny South African city.
9 min |
November 2018
Forbes Africa
Champagne And Caviar In Private At 30,000Ft
The glamorous world of private jets is no longer the domain of the super-rich. Private aviation is set to soar in Africa as business keeps checking in.
7 min |
November 2018
Forbes Africa
Mud, Sweat And Tears
A recent soccer clinic in Soweto had former Liverpool F.C. player John Barnes coaching young girls to become the future stars of Africa.
4 min |
November 2018
Forbes Africa
Mayday! Mayday! I've Been Hacked!
In the murky world of cyberattacks you can lose your business in seconds. Experts say African companies can’t see the big picture and could blindly lose billions.
5 min |
July 2017
Forbes Africa
A Funeral App? From Coffin To Amen In 30 Minutes
Lebohang Khitsane overcame his fear of graveyards to build a tombstone business.
3 min |
July 2017
Forbes Africa
Mind Blown By Drone At 16 Km/H
It’s the sport that takes you on a 160– kilometer-per-hour journey through the skies without having to leave your armchair. High-speed drone racing is taking offin Africa and has created at least one entrepreneur.
6 min |
July 2017
Forbes Africa
The Gliding Grace That Flies Without A Flap
There is something special about a light-mantled sooty albatross.
3 min |
July 2017
Forbes Africa
One Name, Two Investors, $4 Billion
He bounced back to build the $4.3-billion PSG empire. Now Jannie Mouton is not your average billionaire – he was fired from his own company, recovered to make a billion with his new company and believes the bad times in his country mean good times for investors. In his footsteps is his 41-year-old son, Piet, who has spent life embroiled in stocks and shares.
10+ min |
July 2017
Forbes Africa
Mr. Development
Armed with international and government expertise, AfDBs Akinwumi Adesina says growing food is what will help lead Africa out of poverty.
10+ min |
October 2018
Forbes Africa
The Crash – 10 Years On
The world will never forget the financial crisis of 2008. For South Africa, the biggest takeaway was there are no substitutes for strong institutions.
5 min |
October 2018
Forbes Africa
Complex And Contentious
South Africas land expropriation debate continues to roil everyone from farmers to foreign investors and financial institutions. What has the government done to address land reform?
10+ min |
October 2018
Forbes Africa
Half A Century On The D'oliveira Affair
This month marks half a century since the talent of an African born-and-bred cricketer shook up the world game and ushered in the demise of his continents last racist regime. It was an international tale of skulduggery, bravery, tears and toil that they called The DOliveira Affair.
6 min |
October 2018
Forbes Africa
Serena's Net Gains
The most successful woman athlete ever is now translating her game and name into startup investing and entrepreneurial ventures. And she’s figured out a formula that will make it hard for her to lose.
10 min |