Forbes Africa - May 2019

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Abdulsamad Rabiu returns as a FORBES AFRICA cover and to the African billionaires list this year. Find out about how the mogul, who is Nigeria’s third richest man is determined to be disruptor who changes lives. Will South Africans make decisions that will change their lives these elections? Find out what has been done to transform lives and what futures are in store for citizens. Winds of destruction swept over Africa in the form of cyclone Idai, which swept through Zimbabwe, Malawi and Mozambique, leaving a trail of death and chaos. The consequences will be felt for generations to come as billions need to be spent to rebuild. How much does it cost to protect the lives of the rich and famous? We delve into dark and dangerous world of close protection officers who risk life and limb for their employers. All this and more in this month’s edition of FORBES AFRICA .

The Comeback Billionaire's Formula For Success

Nigeria’s business mogul and third richest man, who cemented his return to Forbes’ African Billionaires List this year since dropping off it in 2015, says he owes his $1.6 billion net worth to being a disruptor – and to being stubborn.

10+ mins

Poll Position

MAY 8, A LANDMARK day for Africa’s second biggest economy. South Africans will cast their votes for the country’s sixth general elections since the dawn of democracy 25 years ago.

1 min

A Tale Of Two Presidents And One Phone Call To Freedom

A month before South Africa’s elections, one of the country’s leading political figures exposed a number of his former comrades for corruption with evidence to the Zondo Commission on State Capture. It was box office material, yet just another eventful period in the turbulent life of Robert McBride – guerrilla fighter, policeman and death row prisoner.

7 mins

Difficult To Bring Wholesale Change

Ahead of the May elections in South Africa, the country’s Minister of Public Service & Administration, Ayanda Dlodlo, gives her take on simplifying government processes and ensuring public services are available for all on digital platforms.

3 mins

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.

3 mins

No Maize, No Money, No Future

The deadliest African cyclone, to date, tore through Zimbabwe, Malawi and Mozambique in March, leaving a trail of death and destruction. The worst is yet to come for survivors.

6 mins

A TWEET CAN TANK AN ECONOMY

Many perspectives have been shared on influencer marketing, but very few from the brands themselves. What are its business imperatives and ROI?

5 mins

Packing Light In School Bags

Former South African rugby star John Mametsa provides alternative energy solutions for the state. With his wife Tumi, he says their future in the business is bright.

3 mins

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.

3 mins

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.

4 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.