Forbes Africa

23 Dec 2025 - Entrepreneur Karen Sherman is transforming potatoes into premium vodka already earning global acclaim. Almost three hours away from the nation’s…

22 Dec 2025 - After sealing their soccer World Cup qualification in October–the first time since the country hosted the tournament in 2010–South Africa’s…

22 Dec 2025 - From the rise of female-led businesses to groundbreaking collaborations in film and the arts, Rwanda is charting a new path for women’s empowerment…

22 Dec 2025 - OpenAI wanted GPT-5 to be less warm and agreeable than its predecessor. Some people with conditions such as autism struggled with the change, showing…

21 Dec 2025 - Mali’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 destiny awaits as Tom Saintfiet’s side prepares for their campaign opener against Zambia on Monday. Mali,…

20 Dec 2025 - The tournament–reportedly expected to generate $192.6 million in revenue with a net profit of $113.8 million–is set to take place from December 21,…

20 Dec 2025 - Barack Obama has frequently highlighted African and African-diaspora artistes in previous year-end playlists, a nod that has often been welcomed by…

20 Dec 2025 - The Africa Debate–UAE on September 30, held in Dubai as the second edition of the investment summit, brought together leaders from different…

19 Dec 2025 - Leaders from the intergovernmental organization are reportedly exploring an alternative to combat currency volatility and, potentially, further self-…

19 Dec 2025 - In her new role as CEO of Village Capital, Ellen Brooks is reimagining value beyond profit in Africa, her adopted continent. With over 15 years of…

19 Dec 2025 - Forbes’ expert contributors explain how AI agents can help holiday shoppers find gifts, identify deals, compare prices and even click “buy now” for…

18 Dec 2025 - Topline Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s net worth reached a record $684.3 billion on Tuesday after the electric automaker finally broke its record stock price…

18 Dec 2025 - From pioneering mobile money adoption to streamlining public services, the tiny, hilly East African nation of Rwanda is taking technological…

18 Dec 2025 - Topline YouTube signed a multi-year deal to exclusively air the Academy Awards beginning with the 101st ceremony in 2029, ending a 50-year streak of…

17 Dec 2025 - Delivering specialized insurance and reinsurance solutions in aviation, marine, oil, and gas. With specialist services in reinsurance, aviation,…

17 Dec 2025 - Since its establishment in August 2023, the Presidential CNG Initiative has been at the forefront of accelerating Nigeria’s transition from petrol to…

17 Dec 2025 - From Lagos to Accra, December’s most coveted gatherings promise not just star power but a lesson in how West Africa celebrates itself—loudly,…

17 Dec 2025 - It’s been a see-saw year for bitcoin, which has weathered, noted by some, its most fortuitous cycle. While reaching all-time highs in 2025—$123,561…

16 Dec 2025 - Coordinating three service branches, enhancing training, and advancing technology to address evolving security and regional stability priorities. “We…

15 Dec 2025 - Rwanda is famous for coffee, but tea is fast emerging as a quiet powerhouse, one that earns the country even more foreign exchange and supports…

15 Dec 2025 - In step with Nigeria’s ambition for a US$1 trillion economy by 2030, Parthian Partners is laying the financial plumbing for markets that are…

15 Dec 2025 - Deal activity has risen 33% year-on-year so far in 2025, pushing total capital raised above levels recorded in both 2023 and 2024. African startup…

15 Dec 2025 - With several titanic box office successes—and a third Avatar film expected to gross more than $2 billion—the Oscar-winning director is now in elite…

13 Dec 2025 - Forget keeping up with the Joneses–these days it’s all about keeping up with the Clauses. There was a time when Christmas was about connection, not…

13 Dec 2025 - In a year where Nigerian artistes Ayodeji ‘Wizkid’ Balogun, David ‘Davido’ Adeleke and Ahmed ‘Asake’ Ololade continued their reign as continental…

12 Dec 2025 - Overseeing midstream and downstream petroleum operations with clear policies on licensing, pricing, safety, and investment frameworks. “Energy…

12 Dec 2025 - The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority ensures operational efficiency, safety compliance, and consumer protection while advancing global airport…

12 Dec 2025 - South Africa’s Cape coastline provided a fitting backdrop as Magnus Carlsen lifted the inaugural Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour trophy on Thursday,…

12 Dec 2025 - Mike Krieger, who cofounded Instagram before joining Anthropic last year, wants the AI giant’s Claude model to power workflows across entire…

11 Dec 2025 - This marks an increase in the third consecutive quarter, following a 0.9% expansion in the second quarter. South Africa’s economy recorded its fourth…

11 Dec 2025 - Social media thrives on the “fake it until you make it” mantra. It’s what also dominates the just-out Netflix show Bad Influencer, which stars South…

11 Dec 2025 - From the world’s youngest self-made female billionaire Luana Lopes-Lara to Temasek CFO Png Chin Yee and Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana, these are the…

11 Dec 2025 - Bashir Adewale Adeniyi speaks on managing ports, borders, and trade flows with advanced AI, indigenous digital platforms, and compliance-driven…

10 Dec 2025 - As South Africa, and the continent at large, looks to find new ways to address and curb acts of violence against women, FORBES AFRICA looks at the…

10 Dec 2025 - Hibiscus, ginger, and mineral exports reach over fifteen countries, powered by a recycling plant that produces aluminum and copper ingots, runs on…

10 Dec 2025 - For all the setbacks for the world’s women in 2025—job losses that rival those of the pandemic, worsening toxicity of the online “manosphere,” a…

10 Dec 2025 - AquaEarth turns sustainability from an abstract goal into an underground stratigraphy, guiding corporations through the complexities of Environment,…

9 Dec 2025 - Afreximbank’s new chief is betting that Africa’s future lies in an industrial renaissance that promises jobs, export diversification, and a more…

9 Dec 2025 - Cybercrime is no longer an emerging risk, it is the number one threat facing companies in South Africa, across Africa, and globally, explained a…

9 Dec 2025 - ’Tis the season! Chances are that your inbox is pretty full of emails asking you to consider making charitable gifts. Since many charitable…

8 Dec 2025 - Topline Paramount on Monday said it has launched a hostile effort to acquire Warner Bros. in a deal that would give shareholders $18 billion more in…

8 Dec 2025 - As global capital tightens, African multilateral development finance institutions are turning inward—mobilizing domestic savings, rethinking…

7 Dec 2025 - For all the noise about commercialization, crowded shopping centers and the need to create the ideal festive season, Christmas continues to earn its…

6 Dec 2025 - Topline Netflix’s $82.7 billion deal to buy major Hollywood studio Warner Bros. rocked the industry Friday morning, as Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos…

6 Dec 2025 - “Our cocktail culture is growing quickly, with bartender-owned venues and well-traveled mixologists pushing boundaries. You can find world-class…

5 Dec 2025 - The country’s financial framework seems to be veering towards stablecoins and crypto assets following the latest Financial Stability Review (FSR) in…

5 Dec 2025 - Topline: Weeks after a successful G20 Leaders’ Summit–hailed by delegates as a “people’s G20”–in Johannesburg, the United States (U.S.) confirmed…

5 Dec 2025 - Topline Bill Gates criticized the Trump administration’s dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development as a “gigantic mistake” that…

4 Dec 2025 - A new study reveals that food insecurity is deepening in South Africa, affecting millions, particularly female-headed households. According to…

4 Dec 2025 - The commodity has overtaken coffee as the Horn of Africa’s most valuable export, with earnings registered at $3.5 billion in its 2024/2025 fiscal…