FORBES AFRICA is the continent’s first-ever truly international business publication localised for the African executive.
FORBES AFRICA is the sixteenth local-language edition of the highly successful FORBES magazine—renowned for exploiting various matters, as well as its many lists based on the levels of global wealth and power, offering topics such as “The World’s Most Powerful People,” “Global High Performers,” and “The World’s Billionaires". The magazine features editorial from across the continent and includes r
elevant content from its partners in the US. FORBES AFRICA is the continent’s first-ever truly international business publication localised for the African executive, with distribution in South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya.
Unlocking Continental Potential: The Importance Of Local Knowledge In African Infrastructure Investment
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Africa has made significant progress in terms of infrastructure development, committing billions of dollars to improve its transportation, energy, water, and digital networks. This infrastructure boom is crucial for boosting economic growth, creating jobs, and reducing poverty across the continent.....
The first and only major release of the year in the Marvel Cinematic Universe delivered a major boost to the box office and the franchise as a whole, which hit the $30 billion global gross mark with the $438 million worldwide opening of “Deadpool & Wolverine”—as the latest Deadpool film broke several domestic records over the weekend.
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This is part of Davido's broader strategy to leverage his brand partnerships for social good, while also continuing to expand his business and musical ventures.
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https://www.forbesafrica.com/current-affairs/2024/07/29/nigerian-musician-davido-to-empower-youth-with-ride-hailing-initiative-and-hints-at-joint-album-with-american-singer-chris-brown/
Nigerian Government Intervenes In Dangote Refinery Dispute Amid Monopoly Accusations
https://www.forbesafrica.com/current-affairs/2024/07/24/nigerian-government-intervenes-in-dangote-refinery-dispute-amid-monopoly-accusations/
South Africa’s 2023 startup ecosystem concluded on a high note, as the local venture capital (VC) sector defied the global downward trend in annual deals since 2020. The recent Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) Venture Capital Survey Launch 2024 revealed that total capital flow to startups exceeded R3 billion ($164 million) for the first time, demonstrating the sector’s remarkable resilience and potential.
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https://www.forbesafrica.com/current-affairs/2024/07/28/new-survey-south-africas-vc-sector-on-positive-trajectory-and-what-this-means/
The List: African Sports Stars Likely To Take The Top Places On The Olympics Podium
https://www.forbesafrica.com/sport/2024/07/24/the-list-african-sports-stars-likely-to-take-the-top-places-on-the-olympics-podiu
Pricey Pride: What It Took For These Entrepreneurs To Produce African Caviar In Madagascar
https://www.forbesafrica.com/life/2024/07/23/pricey-pride-what-it-took-for-these-entrepreneurs-to-produce-african-caviar-in-madagascar/
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.
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https://www.forbesafrica.com/life/2024/07/26/the-reluctant-restaurateur-serving-west-african-cuisine-abroad/
Shares of Google parent firm Alphabet fell 3% to a 2024 low on Thursday, after OpenAI launched a test version of SearchGPT, a new artificial intelligence-powered search engine to be implemented into ChatGPT that could enter OpenAI into an internet search market dominated by Google.
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https://www.forbesafrica.com/technology/2024/07/26/openai-announces-ai-powered-search-engine-that-could-challenge-google-and-alphabets-stock-drops-3-heres-what-to-know/
AI: Whence It Came And Wither It Goes
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https://www.forbesafrica.com/brand-voice/2024/07/26/ai-whence-it-came-and-wither-it-goes/
AI: Whence It Came And Wither It Goes
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‘New Possibilities For Improving Maternal And Child Health Outcomes’: South African Professor On Path-Breaking HIV Research
Stellenbosch University’s Clive Gray receives the Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award, advancing his pioneering research on the effects of long-term antiretroviral treatment in HIV-positive mothers, shedding light on its link to premature births. In a groundbreaking study, Professor Clive Gray of S...
Over Half Of Nigeria’s GDP From Informal Sector, Says Report
The informal economy in Nigeria is vast, with enterprises ranging from market traders and street vendors to roadside mechanics and home-based artisans. These businesses operate outside formal regulatory and tax systems, yet they are vital to the economy, providing jobs and fostering innovation. Busi...
Women With Endometriosis Face ‘Markedly Increased’ Risk Of Ovarian Cancer, Study Suggests
TOPLINE Women diagnosed with endometriosis may have a “markedly increased” risk of developing ovarian cancer compared to women without the disease, according to a study published Wednesday in the JAMA Network, following years of speculation about whether the two diseases are linked. KEY FACTS En...
Biden Drops Out Of 2024 Race—Here’s What Happens Next
TOPLINE President Joe Biden announced Sunday he will end his 2024 presidential campaign, saying he believes “it is in the best interest of my party and the country to stand down.” KEY FACTS Biden stepped down after more than three dozen Democrats in Congress urged him to do so, and after a flurr...
Leadership is a very precise balancing act. American statesman Teddy Roosevelt is said to have once argued, “The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint to keep from meddling with them while they do it.”
This is one aspect of the balancing act I refer to. The other aspect is the very art of navigating the various moving parts leadership entails. Maneuvering these parts requires leaders to demonstrate skill, intuition, discernment, and perseverance.
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https://www.forbesafrica.com/opinion/op-ed/2024/07/25/expert-speak-leadership-as-a-balancing-act-between-ubuntu-principles-and-effective-management/
Higher levels of belly and arm fat may increase the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, while high muscle strength may decrease this risk, new research suggests, the latest study to explore the link between body composition and brain degeneration.
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https://www.forbesafrica.com/health/2024/07/25/excess-arm-and-stomach-fat-boosts-alzheimers-and-parkinsons-risk-while-muscle-strength-decreases-it-study-suggests/
Walking Ahead And The Theories Of Theo
Theo Baloyi literally walks the talk. At the NewKatz.Studio in Johannesburg, South Africa, where he strides in for an interview, the founder of Bathu tells us more about one of the country’s much-loved sneaker brands. It started when Baloyi was still an accountant and concerned about his community, more so, every time he would go home to Alexandra, a sprawling township in Johannesburg.
https://www.forbesafrica.com/cover-story/2024/07/12/small-giants-walking-ahead-and-the-theories-of-theo/
The intervention placed emphasis on the need for cooperation and collaboration among all stakeholders to address concerns.
The Nigerian government has stepped in to address concerns surrounding the Dangote Refinery, following accusations of monopolistic practices.
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Of Ghanaian Heritage, Jasmine Paolini Reaches Back-To-Back Grand Slam Finals, First Since Serena Williams
Jasmine Paolini, the first Italian player in the Open Era to reach the Round of 16 in each of the first three Women’s Singles Grand Slam events of a season, is of Ghanaian heritage. This year, the 28-year-old tennis star made history by advancing to the fourth round at Wimbledon, a tournament with...
Africa will be striving to come back from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with precious metals in their pocket in the form of gold, silver and bronze. The Games will be staged from July 26 to August 11 and among the 10,500 athletes taking part, there are many from the African continent who will be genuine medal contenders. We select 10 who could be on the podium in Paris.
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https://www.forbesafrica.com/sport/2024/07/24/the-list-african-sports-stars-likely-to-take-the-top-places-on-the-olympics-podium/
Google parent Alphabet came in above Wall Street’s lofty expectations in its second-quarter earnings report released Tuesday afternoon, as the internet behemoth continues to rake in tens of billions of advertising dollars.
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https://www.forbesafrica.com/current-affairs/2024/07/24/google-earnings-top-estimates-with-24-billion-quarterly-profit/
Spotlight On Kenya's Trailblazing Real Estate Developer
As the Managing Director for Centum Real Estate (Centum RE), I oversee the company’s operations, investments, as well as ESG, financial and strategic goals in both Kenya and Uganda. I joined Centum in 2010 and am an alumnus of the Harvard GSD Advanced Management Development Program and the University of Cambridge JBS Senior Management Programme.
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As the Managing Director for Centum Real Estate (Centum RE), I oversee the company’s operations, investments, as well as ESG, financial and strategic goals in both Kenya and Uganda. I joined Centum in 2010 and am an alumnus of the Harvard GSD Advanced Management Development Program and the Univers...
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.
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https://www.forbesafrica.com/life/2024/07/23/pricey-pride-what-it-took-for-these-entrepreneurs-to-produce-african-caviar-in-madagascar/
CrowdStrike Update Causes Global Microsoft Outage Affecting Banks, Airlines And More
TOPLINE Microsoft and the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike have issued fixes for the global outage impacting computers running the Windows operating system, though issues still linger as the outage has forced major airlines to ground flights, disrupted television and put banking services offline. KEY....
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#SmallGiants @theo_baloyi literally walks the talk. At the NewKatz.Studio in Johannesburg, South Africa, where he strides in for an interview, the founder of @bathu_sa tells us more about one of the country’s much-loved sneaker brands. It started when Baloyi was still an accountant and concerned about his community, more so, every time he would go home to Alexandra, a sprawling township in Johannesburg. The Team Managing Editor: @renuka.methil Story by @chanel.red12, @nicolecassandranaidoo and Oluwatomisin Amokeoja Art Direction: @man_designs_ Photography: @katlegomokubyane; Assistant: @_sbusisosigidi Studio: NewKatz Studio, Johannesburg Styling: @deneal_vanwyk Hair & Makeup:@snehhonlinebeauty_studio
#SmallGiants When @official_portia_mngomezulu gave birth to her son, she developed stretch marks that she couldn’t get rid of. Despite attempting various store remedies, she ultimately followed her grandmother’s advice and turned to Marula oil. “I thought, as a woman, let me go and try something that is traditionally African… this African herb. I went ahead and tried the oil [and] it worked miraculously on my stretch marks. I started ‘inboxing’ my friends about the secret that I found, bottling it and selling it for ZAR100 [$5.42].” The Team Managing Editor: @renuka.methil Story by @chanel.red12, @nicolecassandranaidoo and Oluwatomisin Amokeoja Art Direction: @man_designs_ Photography: @katlegomokubyane; Assistant: @_sbusisosigidi | Studio: NewKatz Studio, Johannesburg Styling: @deneal_vanwyk Hair & Makeup:@snehhonlinebeauty_studio
#SmallGiants Tonye Irims (@tonyeirims) founded WiSolar, an on-demand prepaid solar utility, in 2016. It focuses primarily on a power purchase agreement (PPA) business model. WiSolar installs and maintains the solar infrastructure in customer homes, and then sells that power to the customer via the app as re-quired per kWh – this could be for a 10- or 15-year term. According to the company, this business model allows property own-ers to install solar at no upfront https://brnw.ch/21wKXAq more here➡️ https://brnw.ch/21wKXAr
#SmallGiant Tonye Irims (@tonyeirims) founded WiSolar, an on-demand prepaid solar utility, in 2016. It focuses primarily on a power purchase agreement (PPA) business model. WiSolar installs and maintains the solar infrastructure in customer homes, and then sells that power to the customer via the app as re-quired per kWh – this could be for a 10- or 15-year term. According to the company, this business model allows property own-ers to install solar at no upfront cost. The Team Managing Editor: @renuka.methil Story by @chanel.red12 , @nicolecassandranaidoo and Oluwatomisin Amokeoja Art Direction: @man_designs_ Photography: @katlegomokubyane ; Assistant: @_sbusisosigidi | Studio: NewKatz Studio, Johannesburg Styling: @deneal_vanwyk Hair & Makeup: @snehhonlinebeauty_studio
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#SmallGiants If one had said a decade ago that you could eat meat from an animal without killing it, you’d probably think it was a hoax. Food-tech and biotech has made the seemingly impossible, possible. And it’s in this space that founders Brett Thompson and Tasneem Karodia have thrived. “We were the first in Africa to look at this technology called cultivated meat or cellular agriculture,” Thompson says. “We were like ‘let’s do it first – make African meat’. And I think it was a great thing to do because we got a name out but we also thought the technology that we’ve developed doesn’t have a border.” ____________________THE TEAM By Chanel Retief, Nicole Pillay and Oluwatomisin Amokeoja Art Direction: Manelisi Dabata Videography: Thabo Mathebula Photography: Katlego Mokubyane ; Assistant: Sbusiso Sigidi | Studio: NewKatz Studio, Johannesburg Styling: Deneal Van Wyk Hair & Makeup: SnehhOnline Beauty
If one had said a decade ago that you could eat meat from an animal without killing it, you’d probably think it was a hoax. Food-tech and biotech has made the seemingly impossible, possible. And it’s in this space that founders Brett Thompson and Tasneem Karodia have thrived. “We were the first in Africa to look at this technology called cultivated meat or cellular agriculture,” Thompson says. “We were like ‘let’s do it first – make African meat’. And I think it was a great thing to do because we got a name out but we also thought the technology that we’ve developed doesn’t have a border.” The Team Managing Editor: @renuka.methil Story by @chanel.red12 , @nicolecassandranaidoo and Oluwatomisin Amokeoja Art Direction: @man_designs_ Photography: @katlegomokubyane ; Assistant: @_sbusisosigidi | Studio: NewKatz Studio, Johannesburg Styling: @deneal_vanwyk Hair & Makeup: @snehhonlinebeauty_studio
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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 Ceo- Founders And Leaders Are Making Giant Strides In Progressing Africa’s Growth Narrative, Prioritizing Impact And Innovation. The Team Managing Editor: @renuka.methil Story by @chanel.red12 , @nicolecassandranaidoo and Oluwatomisin Amokeoja Art Direction: @man_designs_ Photography: @katlegomokubyane ; Assistant: @_sbusisosigidi | Studio: NewKatz Studio, Johannesburg Styling: @deneal_vanwyk Hair & Makeup: @snehhonlinebeauty_studio
#Markets Shares of Spotify rose by about 5% on Monday, after the company announced it will once again raise the prices for its subscription plans in the U.S., following an increase in subscribers. https://brnw.ch/21wKpGs
#Brandvoice Partnership To Transform Africa’s Digital Footprint, Connect One Billion People To The Internet The Partnership for Digital Access in Africa (PDAA) was launched recently in Washington, D.C. in the United States, following President Joe Biden’s 2022 launch of a new initiative, Digital Transformation with Africa (DTA) and Vice President Kamala Harris’ recent Call to Action. “Only 40% of Africans are currently connected to the internet versus 68% globally,” says PDAA Interim-CEO Ibrahima Guimba-Saïdou. “With respect to women and girls, the goal is to increase connectivity from 30% to 80%. I am confident that PDAA, in collaboration with our partners, will dynamically transform Africa’s digital footprint.” Read full #sponsoredcontent here⤵️ https://brnw.ch/21wKgJ6
#ADecadeOfUnder30 “I am very passionate about social justice and health equity. Like many entrepreneurs, my story began with a spark of frustration. I lost my grandmother due to the poor health system in rural areas,” @ddembeandrew says. When he traveled across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) in 2018, Ddembe witnessed firsthand the stark disparities in access to healthcare. Rural communities, especially those in remote areas, often faced grueling journeys and exorbitant costs to receive basic medical attention. Reports have shown that Africa has some of the highest rates of disease in the world, especially in SSA and among children. The vast majority of mortality causes in this region are preventable. _____ The Team Words and Curation: @Chanel.red12 Art Direction: @lucynkosi Additional research and reporting: @nicolecassandranaidoo With inputs from: Oluwatomisin Amokeoja Photography: @katlegomokubyane ; Assistant: @_sbusisosigidi Videography: Dudley Longfield and @astro.vsn Styling: @deneal_vanwyk; Outfits supplied by: B Mashilo Designs, DFLO, Franc Elis, Ephymol and Preview Accessories Hair & Makeup: @snehhonlinebeauty_studio Location: NewKatz.Studio, Johannesburg
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