(A)fr(I)can Innovation Explained

ANALYZING THE RAPID RISE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI), ITS IMPACT ACROSS SECTORS WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON INNOVATIONS AND AI STARTUPS IN AFRICA, AND THE NEED FOR MINDFUL NAVIGATION IN SHAPING AI'S FUTURE LANDSCAPE

Down The Road

The electric vehicle industry in South Africa refuses to be a laggard and moves ahead as top brands plan roll-out

Chronicling Chronic Pain: 'I Didn't Know How I Would Cope With The Level Of Pain - Just Carrying A Handbag Is Hard, Carrying A Laptop Bag Is A Challenge'

Kalycia Urquhart was seven when she was diagnosed with an extra vertebra. It all began when she bent over to pick up her baby brother who had just begun to crawl

Toppling Sundowns

The new domestic soccer season gets underway in August and the Mamelodi Sundowns dynasty lives on. Can anyone break their stranglehold on the South African domestic league title? We speak to some of the top coaches

New Advantages And Opportunities For African Entrepreneurs

Nolwazi* lives in a township in South Africa

A Perspective On Hot-Desking

First they came for the walls around your workstation to leave your desk and workplace possessions contained within a neat but exposed compact cubicle

The Democratic Heritage Of Saint-Louis

Riding through its past grandeur, this writer photographed several monumental buildings but missed the city as it appears in old wood prints and paintings

Upcycling On The Fly

Kenyan fashion entrepreneur Ruth Abade uses upcycled materials to create vibrant clothes and accessories with sustainability sewn into them

From Raw To Reward

The couple bringing cashew butter to store shelves and healthy eating plans in Tanzania

Sartorial Diplomacy

Aisha Shehu is using fashion to shift the narrative of the Fulani people in Nigeria

Watching Over

Time is money for London-based luxury watchmaker William Adoasi, and he is now using it to support quality education in sub-Saharan Africa

Where Does Venture Capital Feature In Africa's Entertainment Sector?

An in-depth look at investment in some of the continent's most promising entertainment industries reveals areas of growth, challenges and what the future might hold

The Rise Of GREEN HYDROGEN

Africa's secret weapon in the global energy race - green hydrogen. The continent has the potential to flip the script, transitioning from a fossil fuel consumer to a green energy titan

FRONTRUNNER

Disability Does Not Mean Inability': South Africa's Wheelchair Tennis Champ

The Important Conversations Around Agriculture And Education In Africa

The June/July 2023 issue of FORBES AFRICA was my favorite reading for the month as it touched on a subject close to my heart – agriculture

Africa's Green Economy = Agripreneurs + Agritech + Investment

Improving yield, efficiency and profitability in agriculture comes down to the harvesting of technology. At its forefront are the agritech innovators bringing transformative change to the continent's green economy. Forbes Africa profiles some of Africa's biggest agripreneurs, inventors, and agribusiness leaders changing the way we think about farming, food security and climate resilience. They have cultivated a passion for smart agriculture and are leading the charge for social change not only for the sector but for the continent-and for humanity's sustainable future.

Poised For Growth

THE NEXT BOOM IN WORLD FOOTBALL OVER THE COMING 10 YEARS WILL SURELY BE IN THE WOMEN'S GAME, LARGELY BECAUSE THE POTENTIAL IS SO GREAT. AND THE IMPACT THE AFRICAN SIDES CAN MAKE.

The Big Ticket

There was talk early this year of Hollywood A-lister Idris Elba looking to build a major movie studio in Tanzania. More homegrown filmmakers and professionals are also working to create new paradigm shifts and give the African film industry the boost and blockbuster attention it deserves.

MOBILIZING AI'S INFANTRY

Alexandr Wang briefly became the world's youngest self-made billionaire by supplying artificial intelligence companies with the one thing they all need: humans. Hundreds of thousands of them. Now, his $7.3 billion startup is primed to cash in on the biggest A.l boom yet-unless someone else can do it better or cheaper.

Guru Of Fintech

Gaurav Dhar, a tech investor and second-generation fintech entrepreneur in Dubai, has a keen eye on the sector in Africa, saying the continent will see larger and larger funds coming into enabling environments-and there are also some key lessons from the Middle East.

The Nuclear Option

Old-fashioned fission may be the best way to wean the world off fossil fuels. So Bret Kugelmass wants to deploy 10,000 inexpensive, off-the-shelf microreactors-but not in America.

Remote Success

Former The Apprentice star Samuel Brooksworth is capitalizing on the remote working revolution by getting young skilled people to work from Africa for organizations around the world.

CITYSCAPES: SOUTH AFRICA'S INFORMAL ECONOMY

The beating heart of South Africa's inner cities are the street vendors. They keep commuters fueled with fresh fruit, cooked food and drinkable water. They feed tired souls and also repair the tireless soles of those walking to and from work. They continue the legacy of indigenous practices by selling traditional African goods. They represent the niche and the creative in Africa, also selling the staples essential for survival to the working masses, often unrecognized and excluded from the mainstream financial sector. These micro-entrepreneurs offer the candor, culture and character to South Africa's thriving informal economy.

Ripe For Disruption: Africa's Big Leap In Agritech

Robots that harvest grapes, 3D-printed drones for crops and burgers grown from a single cell? Here's how innovative new technology is making farming more efficient, sustainable and at the same time, revolutionizing agriculture across the continent.

From Liberia To The World: A Connoisseur Of The Continent'

After a long and stressful but successful debut at Paris Fashion Week and becoming one of the few designers from Africa to do so, Aryea Kolubah is holidaying in Jamaica when she sits down for this Zoom interview with FORBES AFRICA.

Lessons From A Dark Period And The Way Forward

The most welcome news on May 8 was the announcement by the World Health Organization (WHO) that Covid-19 is no longer a global emergency.

Tomorrow's Titans: Heart and Hustle

In a world where ‘nepotism babies’ have become commonplace and uninspired, the notion of ‘self-made’ is acquiring new meaning and respect. These young achievers are starting from scratch to build businesses and brands that are totally solutions-oriented. For this coveted ninth annual edition of the Forbes Africa 30 under 30 list, our newest class of multi-tasking multi-hyphenate entrepreneurs, innovators and leaders show how they will grow human capital, put a dent in issues and lead Africa’s future – on their own terms.

The A.I. era begins right now

While the world buzzes about ChatGPT’s astonishing writing abilities, the next generation of business tools is forming, amid a shift that could prove as transformative as the internet.

Let's Tech About It

Is Africa's tech industry missing out on top female talent?

'Pay Close Attention To What Is Happening In Africa'

As a departure from our historic travel to Europe, my wife and I decided to do something different this year. I suggested Nepal as an alternative, which was instantly accepted. My choice was mainly because the last visit to Nepal was marred by the unfortunate earthquake in April 2015; the horrors of which remain etched in my memory.