Forbes Africa

11 May 2026 - At one time in South Africa, not too long ago, rolling blackouts were the norm–a reality that kept investors at a distance. But they could hardly be…

11 May 2026 - Fertilizer security is a global issue. And when it comes to potash–water-soluble potassium compounds used to increase agricultural yield and combat…

10 May 2026 - Topline Passengers on the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius cruise ship will soon be evacuated in an operation that will be directly observed by the…

9 May 2026 - It’s the small cuts that leave a deep mark: being ignored in the break room, talked over in a meeting, met with an eye roll, or wounded by a ‘just…

9 May 2026 - Dangote Cement, listed in Nigeria’s commercial capital Lagos, has a market capitalization of over $12 billion after its shares more than doubled over…

8 May 2026 - The Kingdom of Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), a landlocked nation tucked between Mozambique and South Africa, seems to be emerging as a southern…

8 May 2026 - Vodacom Group has been certified as the continent’s number one employer by the Top Employers Institute, marking its third consecutive year and…

8 May 2026 - From the unexpected and even underserved corners of Africa emerge some of the most impactful, affordable breakthroughs in healthcare. Read about the…

8 May 2026 - Topline Businesses implementing artificial intelligence was blamed for more layoffs than any other reason for the second month in a row in April, new…

8 May 2026 - The virus involved is the Andes strain, found in Latin America and with a fatality rate of about 40%. It is the only hantavirus known to be capable…

7 May 2026 - Cyber conflict is taking shape; autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) systems are no longer passive tools but active participants in offensive and…

7 May 2026 - Topline Iran’s parliament speaker and top negotiator, Mohammad Ghalibaf, appeared to mock President Donald Trump’s decision to pause U.S. efforts to…

7 May 2026 - Analysts say the decline in seed funding could create opportunities for alternative financing, including venture debt and locally anchored capital…

7 May 2026 - Supplying flour, pasta, biscuits, animal feed, and bread to domestic and regional markets. MEREC Industries has grown from a trading business into…

6 May 2026 - As celestial prowess becomes a source for geopolitical strength, Africa’s capacity in the projected trillion-dollar space sector will influence its…

6 May 2026 - As the world of work continues to shift rapidly, one thing is becoming increasingly clear across the African market: talent is no longer just a…

6 May 2026 - Under Jim Ovia’s leadership, Zenith Bank grew into West Africa’s largest financial services provider by market capitalization and assets at one point…

5 May 2026 - Six years since the launch of South Africa’s economic policy reform plan, how is it unfolding? In 2020, South Africa introduced Operation Vulindlela…

5 May 2026 - Topline About 150 people are still onboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, after three people died from what appears to be hantavirus—a rare…

5 May 2026 - The 2026 Met Gala, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York yesterday under the theme Fashion Is Art, confirmed a decisive shift: African…

4 May 2026 - From the tin-roofed tenements to digital gold, these South African townships are embracing Bitcoin as a part of daily life, a FORBES AFRICA exclusive…

4 May 2026 - At the helm of Alba Fishing, the Mauritian subsidiary of the Albacora Group, Vageesh Ramduny represents a new generation of leaders, capable of…

4 May 2026 - Topline The highly anticipated opening weekend of “The Devil Wears Prada 2” is expected to rival that of “Project Hail Mary” and vie for a spot among…

3 May 2026 - There is something about a shared space that brings out the worst in otherwise decent people. The moment something belongs to everyone instead of…

3 May 2026 - Topline The Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” grossed $97 million at the domestic box office over its opening weekend, according to early estimates…

3 May 2026 - Machiami Kamara is focused on one thing: creating visibility for Black Muslim women–and turning that vision into a scalable platform. The 27-year-old…

2 May 2026 - First impressions have a poor reputation at work. They are often dismissed as shallow, biased, and even reckless. That’s especially the case when…

2 May 2026 - Companies across Africa are investing millions in cybersecurity, but what if the biggest threat to their data isn’t technical–but human? There is a…

1 May 2026 - A rail line linking Zambia’s Copperbelt to Angola’s coast could reshape regional trade, but hinges on higher production, coordination and sustained…

1 May 2026 - Reported as ‘the first household randomized controlled trial of a purpose-built healthy house’, it could inform a rethink of housing solutions in…

1 May 2026 - Topline Elon Musk said Thursday his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has used technology from OpenAI to train its own AI models, a process…

30 Apr 2026 - South Africa’s national football team coach Hugo Broos has been coy on whether the 2026 World Cup will be his swansong in the game, initially stating…

29 Apr 2026 - Analysts say the decision could weaken cohesion within the producer alliance that has shaped global oil supply since OPEC+ was formed in 2016 to…

29 Apr 2026 - Topline President Donald Trump early on Wednesday threatened Iran with an AI-generated meme while appearing to reiterate his claims the country was…

29 Apr 2026 - For years, it had been on my bucket list, and I finally visited Bhutan in February this year. Of all the countries I have visited, I found it to be…

29 Apr 2026 - Topline Spotify shares dropped as much as 12% early Tuesday after the leading streaming service reported its first quarter earnings, which included a…

28 Apr 2026 - Born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, entrepreneur and aerospace engineer Wanjiku Kanjumba is articulating Africa’s future in the global space race. It…

28 Apr 2026 - Topline The United Arab Emirates has announced it will no longer be a member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, starting…

28 Apr 2026 - What was once an export-driven consumption pattern is becoming a localized ecosystem—one that industry insiders say has been years in the making. For…

28 Apr 2026 - Topline LIV Golf, the major competitor to the PGA Tour, is postponing its New Orleans event scheduled for June, according to multiple reports,…

28 Apr 2026 - A nationwide push to upgrade ports, rail lines, roads, and public-private partnership (PPP) models is positioning the country as a central trade hub…

28 Apr 2026 - An island nation in the central Atlantic Ocean, Cabo Verde combines democratic stability with a strategic location and a globally connected…

27 Apr 2026 - For billions of years, Planet Earth has been perceived as humanity’s only home in the solar system. Now, scientists are working towards a multi-…

27 Apr 2026 - Kenechukwu Ikebuaku is molding the continent’s youth into AI-ready professionals. By 2030, his company aims to upskill one million Africans and…

27 Apr 2026 - Managing port expansion, integrating rail corridors, and upgrading systems to streamline Southern Africa trade flow. DP World’s operations in…

27 Apr 2026 - Most people like to think they stay composed at work. That’s until, of course, they lose it. When composure slips and a meltdown follows, getting…

26 Apr 2026 - The King of Pop has earned more than $3 billion since his death in 2009. His estate hopes to add to its coffers with a new movie, spending whatever…

26 Apr 2026 - It might be a mechanic charging for repairs that weren’t needed, a so-called “sale” built on already inflated prices, a “limited time offer” that…

25 Apr 2026 - More and more employees who thought retirement was just around the corner are now staying in the workforce as circumstances change. Longer life…

25 Apr 2026 - Nigeria’s film industry, or Nollywood, long defined by its physical distribution—from VHS tapes to Compact discs to theaters—is now being reshaped by…