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Consumed By Healthy Eating

The restaurant market still hungers for healthy options. This entrepreneur is feeding that need, serving earth-conscious customers and gym junkies.

The 4IR Strategy To Move Forward

SOUTH AFRICA HAS created the Presidential Commission on the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, chairs this commission and I am the Deputy Chairman. The commission consists of 30 members.

There Will Always Be A Need For Live Art

South African dancer Mamela Nyamza revived a 30-year-old dance festival to help local artists connect with the rest of the world.

Sweet Success

After her husband’s death, Popi Zolas abandoned her corporate career and took on a restaurant franchise, before immersing herself in the catering and confectionery business.

A Mistake That Cost A Million A Month

It was a bullet-pocked and bloody road to life as an entrepreneur. Millionaire Cosmas Maduka suffered through grief, poverty and loss; around the corner lurked his worst day that would lose him nearly a million dollars a month.

There Will Be Blood, Brother

The ugly, gloating face of xenophobia once again leers over the streets of africa. Hard times and growing intolerance have seen violent mobs on the rampage against african entrepreneurs from nigeria to Somalia. FORBES AFRICA went among the violence and vexed voices on a Friday afternoon of madness in South africa’s capital city.

Can Hunting Save Animals? A Big Cat Biologist Investigates...

Until alternatives are found, banning hunting is unrealistic and could cause more harm than good. Trophy hunting, if managed properly, can contribute to wildlife conservation

Our Strength Lies In Coming Together

As you read this, Kenya's Amina Mohamed could be the new Chairperson of the African Union Commission. The Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Trade in Kenya has had an outstanding diplomatic career and is set on taking Africa to the future.

Aigboje Aig-imoukhuede: ‘When We Started, ​​​​​​​all Hell Broke Loose'

As a child, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede missed his flight home and was left stranded on the runway. It was the last time he was ever left behind. Not only did he build a bank when others doubted him, he is also leading the way to transform capital markets in Africa.

Boxing In Africa's Biggest Market

Competition in Africa’s leading stock exchange market is facing a difficult birth. Next year, South Africa could have three stock exchanges, but the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has taken the fight against the competition to court.

Peter Allerstorfer: ‘We Worked So Hard and It Was Just Taken From Us'

This is the tale of entrepreneurs who found out the importance of control in the harshest of ways. They built a company from the ground up, only to lose it until hard work brought sweet victory.

‘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.

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.

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.

Print Money?

Why would you start a business in a dying industry? Just ask Alexander Knieps.

The Bottling Outpost Of The Buffet Billions

In a blaze of bright lights, at the Forbes 100th anniversary party, the Oracle of Omaha Warren Buffett, the second richest man on earth worth more than $80 billion, took center stage before a huge crowd of millionaires and billionaires in New York. Where did those billions come from? Well, less than a week later, on a wet Monday, I arrived at a money-making outpost of the Buffett empire in the English countryside; an operation that has thrived longer than both the man himself and the magazine.

The Sad Road Trip On An Empty Wallet

As soon as I heard of my aunt’s death, I knew straight away that I had to make a plan to fill my petrol tank and attend the funeral.

Go Digital Or Go Extinct

These days there is too much noise when it comes to advertising.

Will Trump's Trade War Hurt Africa?

In early March, US president Donald Trump announced plans to impose import tariffs of 25% on steel and 10% on aluminum. The measures, which are believed to be largely targeted at China, caused uproar.

Margaret Hirsch's South Korea

The co-founder of Hirsch’s in South Africa was touched by the warmth and passion of everyone on the streets of Seoul.

Me & My Money

Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET Southern Africa that provides security solutions for businesses and consumers, on how she keeps her money safe.

Cracking The Code

Challenged by a female employee, Gusto, an HR-software unicorn in San Francisco, figures out how to hire women engineers.

Banking On Technology

Michael Jordaan on his soon-to-be-launched Bank Zero and why businesses should build for the future.

The Hell Ride To A Comical Coup

It is almost 20 years to the day since I flew high above Africa, with a TV crew jammed into a bumpy light plane. It was a white-knuckle ride through clouds into the jaws of a military coup.

The 60-Year-Old Industrialist

Michael Manaka was inspired to become an entrepreneur after a dream. Despite his age, he vows to continue building his machines, and his business.

Junk Begets Junk

Senzeni Na – in the vernacular of one of the most sophisticated economies of Africa it means simply: “What have we done?” I am wondering that as I return to my editor’s chair tonight after another day running through the streets with more than 100,000 of Africa’s angriest people. That is the reason why I changed my editor’s picture this month to nod to the fact FORBES AFRICA went among the people to report on one of Africa’s most crucial and fast moving stories first-hand – always the best way.

‘The Universe Will One Day Recognize Us'

Shayamore have been grinding out music for almost two decades, yet nobody knows their music. This band epitomizes how hard it is to make it in the music industry.

President Zuma Bites Back

While tens of thousands pro-tested outside at the gates of the Union Buildings in frustration on April 12, President Jacob Zuma ate cake – after all, it was his 75th birthday.

Farewell To A Gentle Soul

Ahmed Kathrada, one of the revered Rivonia trialists, has passed away when his troubled country needs him most.

Sunny Durban To Shed Light On Africa's Problems

This year’s WEF on Africa will focus on achieving inclusive growth, with organizers pledging solutions and action.