'Trade In': Kenya's EPZ Ambitions

In a bid to boost foreign investment and meet targets to increase employment, lower the cost of living, secure livelihoods and bolster foreign exchange earnings, the Kenyan government has introduced several new zones for investors to make in Kenya, and sell elsewhere. FORBES AFRICA reports.

Impact & Investment: A Wealth Of Opportunities On The Continent

Q. | How much has Kuramo Capital driven in catalytic capital and what is its presence in Africa?

'More Of A Humble Curator, Amplifying Africa's Voice'

Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary For Foreign Diaspora Affairs, Dr Musalia Mudavadi, spoke exclusively to FORBES AFRICA on the country’s achievements and the road ahead as it prepares to celebrate its 60th birthday in December.

Hands-On Learning

Roushanna Gray uses food and ecology as a medium to impart knowledge on the rich biodiversity of South Africa’s edible land and seascapes.

ROAD to the TROPHY

South Africa’s record fourth World Cup title was a seminal moment for the game in the country and highlighted the huge strides forward rugby has made in igniting a passion for the game among supporters of all races.

Will Women Be Safe In The Metaverse?

The hype around the development of the metaverse, an immersive digital space that will take real-world experiences online and blur the line between physical and virtual, is palpable.

The Big Backroom Boom

There's an intimate story on these pages. Of life in Johannesburg's suburban sprawls; the moody and mighty townships that thrive from dawn to dusk, bearing within them the dreams and secrets of a city on its way up, never failing to look at itself, into its beaten soul and the great backstories of survival. The billion-dollar-plus backyard rental industry is one such, making room for hope and dignity where there often is none.

Bond Ballers

Morocco-born vulture investor Marc Lasry and his sister Sonia Gardner have made their investors billions buying debt and other troubled interest-bearing obligations, such as tax liens. Now they’ve set their sights on sports, looking for value in unexpected places like Major League Pickleball and the NBA’s Africa league.

Fashioning Business

Ghanaian entrepreneur Alima Bello, the founder of Bello Edu, would have been toiling away in a greasy oil seed factory had she not chosen to ignite her passion for contemporary fashion design.

The Wealth CREATOR

Subomi Plumptre is one of the few female African CEOs in asset management on the continent focusing on empowering middle-class. Africans through investment solutions and unlocking prosperity.

In Its Own Sweet Time

Sprouting with possibilities but marred by uncertainties, South Africa’s sugar sector has seen rough patches over the past few years. But the industry has growth prospects and is pushingnfor sustainability and innovation.

The Growth Strategist

IN OCTOBER 2023, WHEN AFREXIMBANK CELEBRATED ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY, IT ALSO MARKED PROF. BENEDICT O. ORAMAH'S ALMOST THREE-DECADE-OLD CAREER WITH THE BANK. AS ITS PRESIDENT SINCE 2015, HE HAS SPEARHEADED INITIATIVES TO PROMOTE, FACILITATE AND FINANCE INTRA-AFRICA AND EXTRAAFRICA TRADE, IN THE PROCESS FOSTERING GLOBAL COLLABORATIONS, AND CEMENTING THE CONTINENT'S DEVELOPMENT FUTURE. MEET FORBES AFRICA'S 2023 PERSON OF THE YEAR.

CSR Initiatives And A Birthday Bonanza Worth Over $400,000

This year Choppies, through its annual Big Birthday Bonanza competition, and its partners will give away P6 million (approximately $446,000) worth of prizes to its customers with the ultimate grand prize being the Mercedes-Benz C200 sedan in celebration of its 20 years of bonanza.

BETWEEN SOLIDARITY AND CONDEMNATION

Amidst a complex spectrum of opinions, South Africa recalls its diplomatic corps from Israel in a stern response to the Gaza ground invasion, as debates surrounding apartheid analogies and proposed solutions intensify.

Staying In The Loop - How A South African Tech Startup Is Leveraging Google Cloud To Optimize Its Processes

Have you ever heard of the ‘last mile’ in logistics?

'A World Where The Mighty Prevail And Suffering Will Be Forgotten'

Over our lifetime, we all come to believe that evolution creates the need for adaptation.

History, Identity, Imagination

An exhibition of contemporary African photography is on at the Tate Modern in London. This writer left not with a sense of a completed narrative, but with a feeling of energized possibility, and the rush of discovering fresh, reconfigured horizons.

Accelerating Growth

The number of startups in Nigeria surpassed 3,360 last year, reportedly the highest count in Africa. A look at how incubators and accelerators can play an invaluable role in boosting young business in Africa's biggest economy to go from startup to success.

'Come Play': Where African Stars Are In Demand

Young African football stars are embracing the opportunity presented by Major League Soccer in North America as a stepping stone to the best clubs in Europe. FORBES AFRICA was in St Louis in Missouri in the United States for these exclusive interviews, and the numbers are big.

Developing The Future Workforce

Africa has the world's youngest population but youth unemployment has reached alarming levels. With technology changing rapidly, where does hope lie in addressing the mismatch between skillsets and job market requirements on the continent?

Thinking Differently

Should businesses today be hiring for neurodiversity?

RISE OF THE TRACTOR BOTS

MONARCH CEO PRAVEEN PENMETSA WANTS TO SAVE AMERICA'S FARMS WITH ROBOTS. CAN OLD MACDONALDS LEARN NEW TRICKS?

Money-Wise

Championing financial independence for immigrants in the United States (US) is fundamental for digital banking startup, Waya. With a team also based in Kenya, fintech co-founders Aenoi Chanthavong, Hempstone Maroria, David Wachira and Renzo Sotomayor started by fixing the remittance problem.

Destination Digital: Spotlight On Sub-Saharan Africa's Prospects

Innovations in digital payments are driving the Sub-Saharan region’s prospects for economic growth.

New-World Alignments: An Indication Of Our Future

There has been an explosion in the number of conferences in Africa over the last 12 months. While the diary was always busy, it seems like anyone not engaging with or traveling to some part of Africa exploring ideas, would be missing out.

Pictures, Pixels And Profits: Technology As Canvas

In the realm where technology meets creativity, a revolution is unraveling in Nigeria's blooming art scene. The surge in cryptocurrency and emergence of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are seeing artists scale new heights online.

So Far (m), So Good

A look at some of South Africa's quintessential micro-businesses producing artisanal, farm-fresh food and drink that make them big on flavor and success.

The Future of African Of Music

The globalization of African sound has never been more exponentially evident than what we are witnessing now. The innovators behind this moment and momentum have proven that the popularity of the sound stems not only from the genre but from the authenticity of just being African. Meet the hit musicmakers not just taking Africa to the global stage but also making Africa a stage for the world.

The Maestro In Munich

At the age of 88, South African pianist Abdullah Ibrahim's music is as vital, creative and important as ever. The Germany-based composer, looking forward to the release of his latest album next year, shares more in this exclusive interview with FORBES AFRICA.

From Madiba To The Pan-Africanist: Playing His Part For The Continent

From Hackney to Hollywood, Idris Elba has always had one thing on his mind - Africa. He is now investing in the continent's movie industry, is on course to build a smart city in Sierra Leone, is tackling the climate crisis and as a true 'son of the soil', is also lending a helping hand to farmers on the ground in Africa