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As Long As They Don't Put A Bullet On My Forehead I Won't Stop

These days everyone wants everything now. Here is an entrepreneur who spent 27 years fighting for one building. This is just one battle in the 96 years of Richard Maponya, a fighting entrepreneur who drove Nelson Mandela in his first days of freedom.

Batten Down The Hatches

Private money could take the hardest hit from plans for free health for all. What shape is the private health business in to stand up to this?

‘There May Be Violence At The End Of It All'

After the Supreme Court in Kenya annulled the re-election of Uhuru Kenyatta as president, there are fears that the hostility in the East African country will only be intensified.

The Joys Of An African Carwash

The Joys Of An African Carwash

The Winner Who Defied Death Fights for the Holy Grail

Neil Tovey is the only South African captain to lift an African Cup of Nations trophy. The former defender, who islucky to be alive, wants to revive the national team.

A Mistake That Cost A Million A Month

It was a bullet-pocked and bloody road to life as an entrepreneur. Millionaire Cosmas Maduka suffered through grief, poverty and loss; around the corner lurked his worst day that would lose him nearly a million dollars a month.

There Will Be Blood, Brother

The ugly, gloating face of xenophobia once again leers over the streets of africa. Hard times and growing intolerance have seen violent mobs on the rampage against african entrepreneurs from nigeria to Somalia. FORBES AFRICA went among the violence and vexed voices on a Friday afternoon of madness in South africa’s capital city.

Bank On Me

Adrian Gore used to deliver cigarettes, made his name delivering health, and is now launching a bank. It’s a business that brought in $6.5 billion over 25 years of risk. He’s one of the few Africans bringing new ideas to challenge the world.

Anger At The Corporate Slippery Slope

It is tough times for Africa’s corporate sector. Greed is insidious. Companies throw away principles for profit; others get in bed with politicians. It can kill your business and ruin lives.

Our Strength Lies In Coming Together

As you read this, Kenya's Amina Mohamed could be the new Chairperson of the African Union Commission. The Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Trade in Kenya has had an outstanding diplomatic career and is set on taking Africa to the future.

Aigboje Aig-imoukhuede: ‘When We Started, ​​​​​​​all Hell Broke Loose'

As a child, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede missed his flight home and was left stranded on the runway. It was the last time he was ever left behind. Not only did he build a bank when others doubted him, he is also leading the way to transform capital markets in Africa.

Boxing In Africa's Biggest Market

Competition in Africa’s leading stock exchange market is facing a difficult birth. Next year, South Africa could have three stock exchanges, but the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has taken the fight against the competition to court.

Peter Allerstorfer: ‘We Worked So Hard and It Was Just Taken From Us'

This is the tale of entrepreneurs who found out the importance of control in the harshest of ways. They built a company from the ground up, only to lose it until hard work brought sweet victory.

‘Sister, We Are Grateful These People Didn't Kill You'

Thuli Madonsela has spent seven years talking truth to power. It has won her few friends in high places, but many across the continent who see her stand against corruption as inspiring and refreshing. FORBES AFRICA has named her our Person of the Year. We called on her at home for the inside story of her last tumultuous days in office.

Step Forward The President With A Purpose

Being the first female president of Mauritius is not enough for Ameenah Gurib-Fakim. She is on a mission to make the world a better place.

The Price Of Puff

It is still one of the biggest businesses in Africa despite all the efforts from the government trying to stamp it out. The tobacco industry makes over $700 billion a year and seems to survive advertising bans and restrictions. Part of this business is African children who work for a dollar a day.

Print Money?

Why would you start a business in a dying industry? Just ask Alexander Knieps.

The Bottling Outpost Of The Buffet Billions

In a blaze of bright lights, at the Forbes 100th anniversary party, the Oracle of Omaha Warren Buffett, the second richest man on earth worth more than $80 billion, took center stage before a huge crowd of millionaires and billionaires in New York. Where did those billions come from? Well, less than a week later, on a wet Monday, I arrived at a money-making outpost of the Buffett empire in the English countryside; an operation that has thrived longer than both the man himself and the magazine.

The Sad Road Trip On An Empty Wallet

As soon as I heard of my aunt’s death, I knew straight away that I had to make a plan to fill my petrol tank and attend the funeral.

Go Digital Or Go Extinct

These days there is too much noise when it comes to advertising.

Will Trump's Trade War Hurt Africa?

In early March, US president Donald Trump announced plans to impose import tariffs of 25% on steel and 10% on aluminum. The measures, which are believed to be largely targeted at China, caused uproar.

Margaret Hirsch's South Korea

The co-founder of Hirsch’s in South Africa was touched by the warmth and passion of everyone on the streets of Seoul.

Me & My Money

Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET Southern Africa that provides security solutions for businesses and consumers, on how she keeps her money safe.

Cracking The Code

Challenged by a female employee, Gusto, an HR-software unicorn in San Francisco, figures out how to hire women engineers.

Banking On Technology

Michael Jordaan on his soon-to-be-launched Bank Zero and why businesses should build for the future.

Mr. Development

Armed with international and government expertise, AfDBs Akinwumi Adesina says growing food is what will help lead Africa out of poverty.

The Crash – 10 Years On

The world will never forget the financial crisis of 2008. For South Africa, the biggest takeaway was there are no substitutes for strong institutions.

Complex And Contentious

South Africas land expropriation debate continues to roil everyone from farmers to foreign investors and financial institutions. What has the government done to address land reform?

Half A Century On The D'oliveira Affair ​​​​​​​

This month marks half a century since the talent of an African born-and-bred cricketer shook up the world game and ushered in the demise of his continents last racist regime. It was an international tale of skulduggery, bravery, tears and toil that they called The DOliveira Affair.

Mayday! Mayday! I've Been Hacked!

In the murky world of cyberattacks you can lose your business in seconds. Experts say African companies can’t see the big picture and could blindly lose billions.