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THE REBEL QUEEN WITH A DREAM

From Tems to Tyla, African music has had a great year thus far, especially for female artists across the continent.

WHERE TO FROM HERE? THE COMPLEX ISSUE OF COALITION POLITICS AND THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION

I have stopped watching sitcoms on television recently in favor of mainstream U.S. news channels and will perhaps be forced to continue this habit until the U.S. elections are over.

THE FOOTBALL CLUB ON THE RISE

STELLENBOSCH FC'S JUNIOR SIDES ARE CONSISTENTLY AMONG THE BEST IN SOUTH AFRICA.

AFTER SOLAR, COMES LEAD.BUT WHERE'S THE BIN?

THE TIME TO PLAN FOR THE SUDDEN INFLUX OF AGED AND DATED SOLAR MATERIALS IS NOW - AFRICA CAN'T AFFORD TO BECOME A TOXIC DUMPING GROUND FOR THE E-WASTE DETRITUS LEFT BEHIND BY SOLAR.

EMMA CHAMBERLAIN'S GREAT AWAKENING

THE 22-YEAR-OLD YOUTUBE SENSATION EARNED AN ESTIMATED $20 MILLION LAST YEAR WHILE BUILDING HER EPONYMOUS COFFEE BRAND. MEET THE CREATOR WHO'S FULL OF BEANS.

THE FORTUNE OF FORESIGHT

NAVIGATING THE COMPLEXITIES OF OUR FUTURE IS BIG BUSINESS - AND BIG MONEY. HERE ARE SOME OF THE MORE EMINENT GLOBAL FUTURISTS OFFERING FRESH INSIGHTS INTO FUTURE TECH AND A BETTER TOMORROW.

6 YEARS TO THE SDCS

CHASING THE WORLD THAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN, AFRICA'S PROGRESS AND RACE TO THE 2030 GOALS.

PURPOSE-DRIVEN & PROUDLY AFRICAN

FROM FINTECH TO FOODTECH SOLUTIONS; FROM BEAUTY BRANDS TO BIOTECH INFUSIONS, FORBES AFRICA'S INAUGURAL LIST OF SMALL GIANTS ACROSS AFRICA SHOWCASES THE TENACITY OF HOMEGROWN BUSINESSES AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE. THEIR PAN-AFRICAN CEOFOUNDERS AND LEADERS ARE MAKING GIANT STRIDES IN PROGRESSING AFRICA'S GROWTH NARRATIVE, PRIORITIZING IMPACT AND INNOVATION.

AT THE INTERSECTION OF CULTURES

DIBAKAR DAS ROY EXPLORES SENSITIVE ISSUES OF RACE, COLOR AND IDENTITY IN HIS FIRST FEATURE FILM SET IN NEW DELHI STARRING NIGERIAN ACTOR SAMUEL ABIOLA ROBINSON.

THOSE LIKELY TO TAKE THE TOP PLACES ON THE PODIUM IN PARIS

AFRICA'S MEDAL HOPEFULS AT THE 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES.

PRICEY PRIDE

AFRICA TOO CAN PROUDLY CLAIM TO BE A SOURCE OF CAVIAR, ONE OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST INDULGENCES. BEING FARMED IN THE FAVORABLE CLIMATE AND TERROIR OF MADAGASCAR ARE SOME VERY EXPENSIVE FISH EGGS A FIRST FOR THE CONTINENT.

TIME TO HIT THE PAUSE BUTTON

EXPERT INSIGHTS INTO HOW WE ARE SURROUNDED BY NOISE 24/7/365 AND IT'S AFFECTING OUR ABILITY TO THINK CLEARLY AND MANAGE STRESS LEVELS, OFTEN LEADING TO EXPENSIVE MISTAKES, AT WORK AND IN LIFE.

PAIN, PAINT AND POSSIBILITIES

NOMAZA NONGQUNGA COUPEZ'S ART RESIDENCY PROGRAM FACILITATES PRACTICEFOCUSED VISITS TO THE SOUTH OF FRANCE FOR FEMALE SOUTH AFRICAN ARTISTS, RESULTING IN THEIR TRANSFORMATIVE EMPOWERMENT.

THE RELUCTANT RESTAURATEUR

OLUSHOLA MEDUPIN WANTED TO STAY AWAY FROM THE FOOD BUSINESS BUT NOW HAS A GROWING ARRAY OF UPSCALE RESTAURANTS SELLING WEST AFRICAN CUISINE IN SOME OF THE WORLD'S MOST DAZZLING CITIES.

HIP-HOP'S HOTTEST HUSTLER

The Memphis rap star runs one of the biggest music labels, owns a piece of an MLS team and is looking to expand his empire like his billionaire mentor Jay-Z. But first, he's going to business school.

Kigali Triennial, The Ambitious New Event On The African Cultural Calendar

Rwanda has rightly earned the nickname of \"a land of a thousand hills and a thousand and one opportunities\" because of the country's impressive economic progress. However, after the recently-concluded celebration of arts which was the inaugural Kigali Triennial festival, you can now add culture to the list of things the country offers for tourists and investors.

The dark Side of AI

There is a thin line between innovation and abuse. A look at how large language models (LLMs) are making cyber-criminals even better at mastering the art of deception.

Gene Gamechanger

Disease-resistant crops? Cows that can withstand climate change? Here's how CRISPR is already transforming the continent, and why building a network of skilled scientists can help position Africa as a key global contributor in this frontier of crop development.

Women Empowerment And Transformation In Mining: A Distinctive Perspective

GMDC is a mining company that specializes in tungsten (wolfram) and operates in the city of Kigali, Nyarugenge District, Mageragere Sector.

How The Mining Sector Contributes To Community Development Initiatives

It plays a significant role in Rwanda's overall development, contributing to infrastructure, job creation, health, education, and even environmental conservation. It's not just about extracting resources; mining is mandated to build up the communities and nation alongside its operations.

Reflecting On 2023 Milestones And A Look Ahead

Last year solidified Rwanda's position as a prime African mining investment destination and a burgeoning hub for mineral value addition. What will 2024 hold?

Rwandan Mining Regulator Unveils Three-Year Mineral Exploration Campaign

A holistic approach to responsible mineral resource management in the country.

TASTING SUCCESS

Paul Siguqa has had an unlikely journey in the wine business in South Africa. His mother worked in the vineyards as a laborer during the apartheid era and now, his fully black-owned wine farm sells premium products.

Creating Stronger Communities In Africa Through Digital And Financial Inclusion

In Sub-Saharan Africa, a silent barrier to economic inclusion and social mobility persists: one in four adults lacks identification, according to a World Bank report.

HUNGRY FOR GROWTH

By applying Amazon's playbook to the restaurant supply business, family-owned Clark Associates, in Pennsylvania’s Amish country, has rapidly captured roughly a fifth of the 18 billion industry. Now, like Jeff Bezos before them, they want a larger portion.

THE CLASS OF 2024 PASSION, PURPOSE AND A DECADE OF THE 30 UNDER 30 LIST

THE MILESTONE SPEAKS FOR ITSELF: IT'S THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF FORBES AFRICA'S 30 UNDER 30 LIST, AND JUST LIKE THE HONOREES WHO HAVE COME BEFORE THEM, THE CLASS OF 2024 TOO ARE DRIVEN BY IMPACT. PROFITS ASIDE, IT'S ABOUT ACHIEVING SUCCESS WITH INNOVATION, INFLUENCE AND INDIVIDUALITY. THEY AREN'T LOOKING TO FILL BIG SHOES BUT RATHER LACE UP THEIR OWN AND FORGE AHEAD WITH GIANT STRIDES, LEADING BY EXAMPLE AND LEAVING AN INDELIBLE PATH FOR THE CHANGEMAKERS TO COME.

The Entrepreneur Rewriting Africa's Payment Playbook

Benjamin Fernandes is the founder and CEO of NALA. Born and raised in Tanzania, at 17, Fernandes received a conditional scholarship offer from the University of Northwestern in the US for his bachelors.

From Scotland to Nigeria

The Macallan, renowned worldwide for its extraordinary single-malt whiskies, recently presented The Reach in Africa for the first time.

Ubuntu And The Audacity To Believe In Business Dreams

It is a universally-accepted notion that, if we are to truly become a more equitable society, more women are needed in the corridors of power and influence.

The Road To Peace: From Kyiv To Vilakazi Street

On a bright summer day in March in South Africa, Oleksandra Romantsova is at Vilakazi Street in Johannesburg’s sprawling Soweto township.