Forbes Africa - December 2016-January 2017

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It’s that time when FORBES AFRICA revels it’s Person of the Year. Who will it be in 2016? The tobacco industry makes over $700 billion a year and seems to survive advertising bans and restrictions - we investigate how. Why do thousands of Africans risk their lives in abandoned mineshafts chasing the allure of gold? Although Boko Haram’s release of 21 girls was celebrated, it might be too little, too late. Cassper Nyovest performed for a handful of people at school, now the rebel rapper is filling up stadiums. It is said that money doesn’t guarantee success, but for African champions Mamelodi Sundowns, the opposite seems to be true. All this and more in FORBES AFRICA in December 2016/January2017.

‘Sister, We Are Grateful These People Didn't Kill You'

Thuli Madonsela has spent seven years talking truth to power. It has won her few friends in high places, but many across the continent who see her stand against corruption as inspiring and refreshing. FORBES AFRICA has named her our Person of the Year. We called on her at home for the inside story of her last tumultuous days in office.

9 mins

The Bulldozer Crushing Corruption

President John Magufuli has a no-nonsense approach to leading his country and Tanzanians are giving their approval.

2 mins

Step Forward The President With A Purpose

Being the first female president of Mauritius is not enough for Ameenah Gurib-Fakim. She is on a mission to make the world a better place.

3 mins

The Price Of Puff

It is still one of the biggest businesses in Africa despite all the efforts from the government trying to stamp it out. The tobacco industry makes over $700 billion a year and seems to survive advertising bans and restrictions. Part of this business is African children who work for a dollar a day.

10+ mins

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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.