Business
Forbes Africa
Agriculture As Infrastructure: Rethinking Africa's Industrial Pathway
Africa’s agricultural sector is typically seen in terms of food security and job creation, but we need to recognize agriculture as the vital infrastructure asset it truly is. When effectively developed, it can stimulate industrial growth, generate millions of jobs, and establish resilient trade corridors throughout the continent.
3 min |
December 2025 - January 2026
Forbes Africa
Borrowing And Leverage: Lessons For The Next Generation
One of the most common questions I get asked by other parents when they find out what I do for a living is, “What are the most important lessons I should teach my children about borrowing?” While there is no simple answer to this question, there are a few basic tenets that will stand the next generation in good stead. The most important of these is understanding the difference between good debt and bad debt, as well as how leverage should- and should not-be used.
3 min |
December 2025 - January 2026
Forbes Africa
LEADERSHIP HAS TO WAKE UP: WHAT A UNITED AFRICA CAN CREATE
Mahatma Gandhi was once asked: “What do you think about the Western civilization?” His answer: “I think it's a good idea.”
3 min |
December 2025 - January 2026
Forbes Africa
Energy And Infrastructure As The Foundation Of Africa's Just Transition
In global forums, we have spent years debating the architecture of a just energy transition.
4 min |
December 2025 - January 2026
Forbes Africa
An Immersive And Innovative Dining Experience
When it comes to food, everyone has that one place that instantly becomes a top choice not just for the taste, but for the experience. Tempo Luxury is redefining wholesome consumption-blending flavor, atmosphere, and creativity into something unforgettable.
2 min |
December 2025 - January 2026
Forbes Africa
Africa's Titans Of Industry And Business Win Big At Annual Award Gala
On November 12, the glittering 13th edition of the prestigious All Africa Business Leaders Awards (AABLA), held in association with CNBC Africa, brought together leaders and organizations from across the continent to honor the achievements of Africa's visionaries.
3 min |
December 2025 - January 2026
Forbes Africa
Consensus For Growth.
INDUSTRY AND BUSINESS LEADERS CONVENED IN AFRICA'S RICHEST SQUARE MILE IN NOVEMBER FOR THE HISTORIC B20 SUMMIT TO EXPLORE THE PROSPECTS OF INCLUSIVE GROWTH IN A CHANGING WORLD AND TO ENSURE THAT NO ONE IS LEFT BEHIND- PARTICULARLY ON THE CONTINENT.
3 min |
December 2025 - January 2026
Forbes Africa
NEW CHAPTER IN AFRICAN CLIMATE DIPLOMACY
ETHIOPIA HAS EDGED OUT NIGERIA TO HOST THE UNITED NATIONS' (UN) COP32 CLIMATE SUMMIT IN 2027, MARKING THE FIRST TIME IN 16 YEARS THE GLOBAL CONFERENCE RETURNS TO SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA.
2 min |
December 2025 - January 2026
Forbes Africa
STEERING CAPITAL WITH PURPOSE
IN HER NEW ROLE AS CEO OF VILLAGE CAPITAL, ELLEN BROOKS IS REIMAGINING VALUE BEYOND PROFIT IN AFRICA, HER ADOPTED CONTINENT. WITH OVER 15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN INNOVATIVE FINANCE, INVESTMENT, PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, FUNDRAISING, AND POLICY ACROSS VARIOUS MARKETS, UNDER HER LEADERSHIP, VILLAGE CAPITAL SUPPORTS ENTREPRENEURS AND EARLY-STAGE STARTUPS, BUILDING SOLUTIONS TO EMERGENT ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC CHALLENGES. SINCE 2009, VILLAGE CAPITAL HAS SUPPORTED FOUNDERS IN 28 AFRICAN COUNTRIES AND RAISED $7.7 BILLION IN INVESTMENT. HERE, SHE DWELLS ON THE COMPANY'S CORE ETHOS AND HOW THEY WILL GET TO $50 BILLION.
5 min |
December 2025 - January 2026
Forbes Africa
THE DIGIT-ALL DRIVE
GEBEYA, A PLATFORM TECH COMPANY WITH ORIGINS IN ETHIOPIA IS JOINING FORCES WITH PARTNERS TO BRIDGE THE SERVICE IDENTITY GAP-THE SPACE BETWEEN SKILL AND VISIBILITY-AS MILLIONS OF AFRICANS OFFER SERVICES BUT LACK ACCESS TO THE DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE TO PRESENT THEMSELVES PROFESSIONALLY.
5 min |
December 2025 - January 2026
Forbes Africa
CREATIVE COUTURE : The journey of an African fashion garment
FROM THE RICH TEXTURES FOUND IN RURAL HOMESTEADS TO THE CATWALKS OF GLOBAL FASHION CAPITALS,
4 min |
December 2025 - January 2026
Forbes Africa
FOR THE WANJIKUS OF THE WORLD, HOW VIBE CODING CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING
It's 4PM in Nairobi, and Wanjiku, a plumber, has just arrived at her client's apartment in Kilimani. Kneeling down, she immediately spots the problem—a broken joint that needs replacing. But that’s not the real problem. The real problem is friction.
2 min |
December 2025 - January 2026
Forbes Africa
TRANSLATING INTENT INTO INVESTMENT
THE AFRICA DEBATE-UAE ON SEPTEMBER 30, HELD IN DUBAI AS THE SECOND EDITION OF THE INVESTMENT SUMMIT, BROUGHT TOGETHER LEADERS FROM DIFFERENT COUNTRIES IN AFRICA AND THE UAE TO DISCUSS THE CONTINENT'S ECONOMIC FUTURE, CONTINUED INVESTMENTS AND GREEN SHOOTS OF OPPORTUNITY.
2 min |
December 2025 - January 2026
Forbes Africa
ASPIRATION TO ACCELERATION
THE UPCOMING CAR MODELS DRIVING SOUTH AFRICA'S CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE.
3 min |
December 2025 - January 2026
Forbes Africa
THE AGOA DILEMMA
A QUARTER OF A CENTURY LATER, THE QUESTION ISN'T ONLY WHETHER AGOA BENEFITS AFRICA, IT'S WHETHER AFRICA STILL FITS INTO THE U.S. GRAND STRATEGY. EXPERTS WEIGH IN.
3 min |
December 2025 - January 2026
Forbes Africa
ESG Strategies: Why Businesses Can't Afford To Wait
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) is more than a regulatory framework. It's a strategic tool for innovation, increased capital, and long-term success, and a critical response to growing environmental and societal needs.
4 min |
December 2025 - January 2026
Forbes Africa
SKIN IN THE GAME
WHAT IF YOUR SKIN COULD BE REBUILT, LAYER BY LAYER? PERSONALIZED, PRINTABLE AND CLINICALLY PROMISING, HERE COMES THE SKIN SUBSTITUTE THAT COULD REDEFINE WOUND CARE. AN AFRICAN PERSPECTIVE THAT'S A STEP FURTHER IN PAIN MANAGEMENT.
3 min |
December 2025 - January 2026
Forbes Africa
GROWTH IN AFRICA: ACQUISITIONS, GREENFIELDS, AND CONSOLIDATION
Africa's health economy is expanding beyond vaccines and pharmaceuticals, driven by bold new business models that blend local entrepreneurship, industrial capability, and strategic partnerships.
2 min |
December 2025 - January 2026
Forbes Africa
SPUD TO SPIRIT
ENTREPRENEUR KAREN SHERMAN IS TRANSFORMING POTATOES INTO PREMIUM VODKA ALREADY EARNING GLOBAL ACCLAIM.
3 min |
December 2025 - January 2026
Forbes Africa
TRADE VISIONARY
AFREXIMBANK'S NEW CHIEF IS BETTING THAT AFRICA'S FUTURE LIES IN AN INDUSTRIAL RENAISSANCE THAT PROMISES JOBS, EXPORT DIVERSIFICATION, AND A MORE RESILIENT MARKET.
9 min |
December 2025 - January 2026
Forbes Africa
Closing The Youth Employment Gap
Only 25% of the 12 million young Africans entering the job market each year secure formal employment.
2 min |
December 2025 - January 2026
Forbes Africa
The Richness Of Our Communities And The Power Of Our Stories
As I write this, the G20 Summit is unfolding on African soil for the very first time, right in the heart of Sandton—Africa’s richest square mile. With global leaders descending on our doorstep, ready to engage on the pressing issues of the day—shifting power dynamics, fractured economies, volatile markets, the widening schisms between governments, and a climate crisis turning the sky into an open sewer—it’s impossible to dodge the stark reality check on humanity’s current trajectory. We seem to be trapped in a default polycrisis, but what lessons can we draw from the visionaries we lost this year?
1 min |
December 2025 - January 2026
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Accelerating Africa's Digital Journey
Africa is filled with possibilities.
4 min |
December 2025 - January 2026
Forbes Africa
TURNING LEAVES INTO LEVERAGE
RWANDA IS FAMOUS FOR COFFEE, BUT TEA IS FAST EMERGING AS A QUIET POWERHOUSE, ONE THAT EARNS THE COUNTRY EVEN MORE FOREIGN EXCHANGE AND SUPPORTS THOUSANDS OF LOCAL SMALLHOLDER FARMERS.
2 min |
December 2025 - January 2026
Forbes Africa
HOMING IN
REAL ESTATE IN RWANDA FINDS AN UNLIKELY CHAMPION IN A MALAYSIAN CONTENT CREATOR WHO HAS CAUGHT THE ATTENTION OF INTERNATIONAL BUYERS.
2 min |
December 2025 - January 2026
Forbes Africa
FORTRESSES OF SOVEREIGNTY': AFRICA'S GROWTH ARCHITECTS
AS GLOBAL CAPITAL TIGHTENS, AFRICAN MULTILATERAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE INSTITUTIONS ARE TURNING INWARD-MOBILIZING DOMESTIC SAVINGS, RETHINKING INDUSTRIAL POLICY, AND BUILDING A NEW ECOSYSTEM OF PATIENT, LOCALLYANCHORED CAPITAL. IN THE BOARDROOMS AND FINANCE MINISTRIES FROM CAPE TOWN TO CAIRO, THEY ARE THE GLUE HOLDING PUBLIC POLICY AND PRIVATE INVESTMENT TOGETHER, CHANELING GOOD RESOURCES TO CRITICAL SECTORS-AS THE ULTIMATE ECOSYSTEM-BUILDERS.
10+ min |
December 2025 - January 2026
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 |