Forbes Africa Magazine - May 2018

In this issue

Forbes Africa in May kicks off the football season with in-depth stories capturing Africa’s Big Five countries at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Players such as John Obi Mikel speak about their plans to grab glory and gold. Will Africa get past the quarterfinals in Russia? Also in the issue, our visual tribute to Winnie Mandela, the South African struggle icon who made the country – and nature – weep the day she was laid to rest forever. Drones on a farm? In this issue, we unravel the benefits of agri-tech, how the latest gadgets can revolutionize agriculture and farmer fortunes. Then, the risks of medical care in Africa’s public hospitals. Also, a Soweto designer who gave up football for a sewing machine. From Nigeria, we talk about the serious business of clubbing in Lagos, why is it one of the world’s leading party capitals where people think nothing of spending $50,000 on drinks a night? All this and more, in FORBES AFRICA May.

Prosecution And Praise

South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma’s trial for graft charges has been postponed but the crowds in Durban gave him laurels and loyalty.

2 mins

The Big Money And Even Bigger Dreams Of A World Cup

Every four years, countries battle on the football pitch to be crowned world champions. In June, five African nations will be at the FIFA World Cup in Russia playing for pride, glory and financial rewards.

10 mins

‘I Have Been Lucky'

The 2018 FIFA World Cup presents Nigeria’s captain John Obi Mikel an opportunity to forge a legacy. He speaks to FORBES AFRICA ahead of the games.

4 mins

‘It's Going To Be Hard, Hard Work'

Russia 2018 is a chance for the continent’s most populous country to try and become the first African side to ever get as far as the final four. Leon Balogun’s game is now integral to the Super Eagles.

3 mins

Song, Skill And Heartache

A look back at the only World Cup to be held on African soil. In 2010, South Africa hosted a party that will never be forgotten.

4 mins

Gert-Johan Coetzee's Mauritius

South African celebrity designer Gert-Johan Coetzee was on an adventure in Mauritius when he almost drowned in the Indian Ocean.

3 mins

The Fire And The Phoenix

Handbag designer Adrian Furstenburg’s worst nightmare came true one cold winter morning when his studio was covered in soot and his business razed to the ground.

5 mins

It's About Time For Success

As a teenager, it dawned on me that my undergraduate academic ambition was going to be threatened when my father lost his job. My dream to become a petroleum engineer was deflated in a matter of days. I was concerned about my future and afraid I would be tagged a failure. During this unpleasant and frustrating experience, I questioned the rationale behind my dad’s choice of paid employment. If he had started a business, maybe things would have turned out differently. That was a tipping point for my search for success in life.

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Forbes Africa Magazine Description:

Forbes Africa is the drama critic to business in Africa. The magazine helps readers connect the dots, form patterns and see beyond the obvious, giving them a completely different perspective. In doing this, it delivers sharp, in-depth and engaging stories by looking at global and domestic issues from an African prism.