Forbes Africa - August 2019

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The FORBES AFRICA women’s month edition features pioneers who were moulded by South Africa’s apartheid past, tore their way into male-dominated sectors, leading them boldly through a quarter century of democracy. Doctor-turned-builder, Thandi Ndlovu was exiled shortly after her brother was killed in the 1976 Soweto uprising, returned to create a construction group which remains the biggest woman-owned company to be listed on the JSE. The visionary in auditing, Nonkululeko Gobodo, from the rural Eastern Cape, made history as the first black chartered account. She has gone on build formidable firms. Across, the South African border is Bostwana where women are challenging the stereotypes in tourism by filling roles that were conventionally held by men. All these amazing women, and more in this month's edition of FORBES AFRICA.

Feisty, Fearless & Future - Proof

Thandi Ndlovu and Nonkululeko Gobodo, moulded by South Africa’s apartheid past, tore their way into male-dominated sectors, leading them boldly through a quarter century of democracy. Failure was never an option.

10+ mins

From Africa To Mars And The Milky Way

As humanity explores new frontiers in space, the 50th anniversary of man landing on the moon serves as a reflection of where we have come from, and where we are to go next. What does it mean for the estimated $7 billion space industry in Africa?

8 mins

Big Crimes, Small Victories

Africa’s most populous economy, with one of the lowest rates of female representation in parliament across Africa, seems to be experiencing a #MeToo movement of its own with a raft of new rape allegations. Survivors speak out, but who’s listening?

4 mins

Serena's Net Gains

The most successful woman athlete ever is now translating her game and name into startup investing and entrepreneurial ventures. And she’s figured out a formula that will make it hard for her to lose.

10 mins

The Maverick In Tech

The founder of some of Nigeria’s best-known startups on the mistakes and the millions that made him click in the technology business.

4 mins

No Longer In The Wilderness

Meet the women challenging stereotypes deep in the bush in Botswana’s tourism capital Maun, filling roles conventionally held by men.

7 mins

A New Spin On The Hills

The fashion industry is on a roll in the hill country of Rwanda, with local designers and products giving foreign brands a run for their money.

4 mins

Taking The Q

Africa is joining the global race in quantum technology to solve certain everyday problems, faster. This next era of computing is opening up new industries and opportunities.

4 mins

Honoring Tomorrow's Billionaires Today

The fifth annual FORBES AFRICA 2019 30 Under 30 list was unveiled at the soldout FORBES AFRICA Under 30 Meet-Up in Johannesburg on June 28, celebrating 120 of Africa’s brightest entrepreneurs under the age of 30 across four categories – Business, Technology, Creatives and Sports.

2 mins

Reneilwe Letsholonyane's Manchester

The 37-year-old South African soccer midfielder says he could move to the English city for its sense of serenity and calm.

3 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.