Forbes Africa

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.

THE STORY, SO FAR

Forbes Africa

A 15-YEAR MILESTONE AND THE AFRICA WE SHOULD ALL BE WORKING TOWARDS

From Farm To Family: Building A More Resilient Food Chain • From a small Zambian butchery to an integrated food and agribusiness entity, Zambeef Products PLC's footprint extends across farming, processing, logistics and retail as it works to strengthen food security.

AUTHENTICALLY AFRO-HOUSE

GADGET GEEKS AWAIT

SOUTH AFRICA'S GDP DECLINE

RUSSIA'S CULTURAL FOOTPRINT IN AFRICA

MOZAMBIQUE BOUNCES BACK WITH IMPRESSIVE Q2

DANGOTE REFINERY'S NOVEMBER LISTING

Arthur Lewis Was Right About Everything Except The Robots • The writer is Rector of the United Nations (UN) University and a UN Under-Secretary-General.

Are Seedless Fruits Threatening The Future Of African Agriculture? • The writer serves as Vice-Chancellor and Principal at the University of Johannesburg in South Africa.

‘I Realized That I Had Started Anthropomorphizing LLMs… • The writer curates thought leadership events that inspire teams and amplify brands; visit coliniles.com.

The Impact Of Insight And Integration On Africa's Retail And Wholesale Economy • Absa Business Banking combines regional reach, local insight and integrated financial solutions to help businesses manage today's demands while preparing for what comes next.

‘Botsitting’ And When The AI Assistant Needs Assistance • The writer and professor is CEO of the Australian Institute of Management Western Australia and a workplace and social affairs expert.

MAKING THE CUT AGAIN • ONCE CENTRAL TO THE GLOBAL DIAMOND TRADE, SOUTH AFRICA IS CONFRONTING SHIFTING FORTUNES, WEAKER PRICES AND THE RISE OF LAB-GROWN STONES. WITH BOTSWANA AND ANGOLA ASSERTING THEMSELVES AS DIAMOND POWERHOUSES, THE QUESTION IS WHETHER SOUTH AFRICA'S DIAMOND LEGACY CAN BE MINED FOR A NEW FUTURE.

THE ICONS • FIFTEEN YEARS AGO, FORBES AFRICA SET OUT TO CHRONICLE A CONTINENT TOO OFTEN REDUCED TO HEADLINES ABOUT AID AND CRISES. TO MARK THAT ANNIVERSARY, WE NOW SPOTLIGHT 15 INDIVIDUALS, FROM BUSINESS TITANS TO SOCIO-CULTURAL CHANGEMAKERS, WHOSE IDEAS, INNOVATIONS AND VOICES HAVE HAD A POSITIVE AND LASTING IMPACT ON AFRICA'S PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE. THEIR NEXT MOVES ARE STILL WORTH WATCHING.

MO ABUDU • Founder-CEO, EbonyLife Group • Media Mogul and Philanthropist Britain-Nigeria

NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA • Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) • Former Finance Minister Nigeria

ADRIAN GORE • Founder and CEO, Discovery Group • Businessman and Author South Africa

PATRICE MOTSEPE • CAF President, Businessman and Billionaire South Africa

STRIVE MASIYIWA • Founder and Executive Chairman, Econet Global and Cassava Technologies • Philanthropist Zimbabwe

ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF • Former President Liberia

ALIKO DANGOTE • President of the Dangote Group • Businessman and Billionaire Nigeria

DAMINI EBUNOLUWA OGULU (BURNA BOY) • Singer and songwriter Nigeria

ABDULRAZAK GURNAH • Novelist Zanzibar (now part of Tanzania)

HAILE GEBRSELASSIE • Athlete Ethiopia

DIDIER DROGBA • Former Footballer Côte d'Ivoire

JOHANN RUPERT • Chairman of Compagnie Financiere Richemont • Billionaire and Businessman South Africa

LUPITA NYONG'O • Actor Kenya-Mexico

TREVOR NOAH • Comedian, Writer and Producer • Former Host of The Daily Show...