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A Head For Business And Fists For A Fight

There are few billionaires in Nigeria, fewer can say they’ve taken on the government and won. Folorunsho Alakija had her hardearned oil block taken away by greedy politicians; she fought tooth-and-nail to get it back.

The Father Of Ghanaian Theater

Uncle Ebo Whyte wonders why Africa is not pouring money into telling its own stories.

Can A Ferrari Be Too Perfect?

The Ferrari 488 Spider uses technology to set new benchmarks but petrolheads might complain that raw power is missing.

Connected Cities: Are Breeding Grounds For Smart Cities

Free Wi-Fi for all provides Africa with the opportunity to develop ‘smart cities’ and compete on an equal footing.

Just As The Internet Has Evolved, So Too Have Cyber Criminals

The digital revolution is storming ahead, alongside the incredible benefits that the Internet brings, comes ever-increasing risk of cyber attacks.

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.

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.

‘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.

‘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.

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.

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.

The High Price Of Addicton

Drug and alcohol problems seem to be increasing in Africa but treatment is often scarce and steep.

Boom! Come Out Fighting

The property boom in a small spot of Johannesburg’s inner city has led to tension between residents and developers.

Without Money There's No​​​​​​​ Love

Across Africa, wealthy men are willing to spend vast sums just to spend time with a woman who otherwise wouldn’t give them the time of day.

The Golden Road Ahead

The Mercedes Benz E-Class is sleek, swift and safe – but it comes at a price.

The Day Football Crossed To Business

This month hundreds of the highest-paid players on the planet will run out onto the lush, green pitches of the English Premier League earning millions. In this money-mad game, many of these stars will earn more than £300,000 a week. Once upon a time it was £20 and that was your lot. An African-based World Cup winner fought to end this.

Don't Be Starry Eyed And Ignorant

FORBES AFRICA spoke to a multimillion-dollar African artist on how easy it is to lose out. Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse sang for Nelson Mandela and Bill Clinton and played with Percy Sledge — but suffered exploitation along the way.

If I Die Poor, Blame Me

Papa Penny Penny suffered rejection and ridicule to make a name for himself. His hardest lesson, though, was learning to manage his money.

The Tech Wizard

Know those annoying CAPTCHA tests you have to do when creating online accounts? Luis von Ahn invented them. Now, he wants to see Swahili spoken around the world.

The Dreadlocked Flyer Spicing Up Rugby

Seabelo Senatla has, for the moment, turned his back on Sevens rugby but the try-machine hopes to win World Cup titles in both the seven-man and 15-man formats.

Surgery Safaris – The Facelift Africa Needs

Medical tourism is highly competitive and bringing millions to Africa. Rich and poor alike are taking holidays with hospitals to get procedures from a $70 botox injection to a $3,600 breast augmentation. African entrepreneur Faith Cartwright is right in the thick of it.

‘Healthcare Has Got To Be Available To Everybody'

Hermann Kohloffel, the Managing Director of NHC Medical Services, says the private sector needs to see the National Health Insurance (NHI) as an opportunity, rather than a threat.

A Pulse On Africa's Forward Fintech Journey

A Pulse On Africa’s Forward Fintech Journey

Love Comes Before Money

Love Comes Before Money

The Missionary That Built A Business Empire

Ian Clarke left Northern Ireland to join a missionary in Uganda. Decades later, he has a business empire that includes clinics, construction, education and a hotel.

The Taxi Tumult

An industry responsible for moving most of Africa’s people is heading for even more strife. Taxi owners, and the commuters who rely on them, are going to suffer.

HUH? Say That Again?

Hundreds of millions of people around the world have lost their hearing. In Africa, Dirk Koekemoer wants to help by getting them to sit in the shade of a tree.

Bitcoin - Blockchain And Billions

If you don’t know about Bitcoin and blockchain, you should – especially if you want to accumulate wealth in Africa. Bitcoin is the virtual currency challenging governments, circumventing banks and threatening to blow oldschool currency out the water.

Nailed By Imposters

Having your identity stolen can lead to debt, being barred from a bank, married to a person you’ve never met, or worse – arrest.

How Tech Can Close The Gap In Africa

In the latest Africa’s Investment Destination Index released in April, Nigeria was ranked 19 out of 54 African countries. In effect, if a foreign investor was to make a choice in which economy to do business, Nigeria would be their 19th choice. It is a steep fall for a country, which not so long ago was ranked as the third-fastest growing economy in the world.