- Africa’s music industry continues to witness unprecedented global growth, driven by the growing appeal of homegrown genres such as Afrobeats and Amapiano. According to 2024 streaming data, Afrobeats recorded a 28% increase in global listenership, with a 114% boom in consumption across sub-Saharan…
- China, Africa’s largest trading partner for the last 15 years, has announced that it will not charge tariffs on goods from 53 African nations it has bilateral relations with. The initiative was first suggested at last September’s Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, when China’s…
- SPIE is providing energy solutions while prioritizing workforce development. SPIE Global Services Energy has firmly established itself as a key player in Nigeria’s energy sector. Under the leadership of Guillaume Niarfeix, Managing Director for SPIE West Africa, the company has expanded its…
- Topline Israel launched major military strikes against Iran and its nuclear program late on Thursday, killing several top military officials and nuclear scientists in the country, which U.S. officials said was a “unilateral” action by Israel as they denied any involvement by American forces.…
- Topline Only one passenger survived after an Air India plane that crashed carrying 242 people shortly after takeoff near Ahmedabad in western India on Thursday, Indian officials said, after local police said they feared there would likely be no survivors from the incident. Timeline 2:18 p.m. EDT…
- Nigeria’s democracy, now in its third decade, has endured, but the consensus among analysts and entrepreneurs is that survival is not the same as success. Nigeria marks 26 years since the end of military rule today with a mixture of celebration and introspection, as government officials and private…
- Topline An Air India plane with more than 200 passengers on board crashed near the Ahmedabad airport in the state of Gujarat in Western India on Thursday shortly after takeoff. Key Facts According to a statement released by Air India, Flight AI171 operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick airport…
- As phone chats become routine on trains, personal conversations spill over in cafes and workplace discussions echo through open-plan offices; discussions which were once considered private are increasingly becoming public. One of the downsides is that accidental listening has increased as we often…
- The AI watermark is a unique, imperceptible signal or pattern embedded into content created by an AI to establish its origin and source. Images, text, audio, video are watermarked by different AI models and companies to make them easier to detect. These watermarks are also a mix of myth and reality…
- Topline Khaby Lame, the Senegalese-Italian creator who is the most-followed person on TikTok, left the United States over the weekend after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement authorities detained him as part of President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigrants. Key Facts Lame, 25, was detained…
- Gamma is releasing the 16th album by the Queen of Christmas. And with her new single, “Type Dangerous,” she’s coming for the Beatles’ throne. Around midnight, the day after Halloween, Mariah Carey was sitting in the lavish Bel Air mansion of music producer Antonio “L.A.” Reid. The 56-year-old Carey…
- When it comes to climbing the career ladder, sometimes it’s not what you know or even who you know – it’s how you look. Pretty privilege in the workplace occurs when people who are seen as attractive are treated better and afforded more opportunities simply because of their looks. While we’d like…
- South Africa’s 2025 Budget Speech positioned infrastructure as the country’s fastest-growing spending priority, an ambition reaffirmed by President Cyril Ramaphosa. In a move to boost economic growth, public infrastructure spending in the country is set to exceed R1 trillion ($56.5 billion) over…
- AJIVIN Group of Companies specializes in providing innovative and sustainable energy services and is now focused on expanding its operations to include the management of its own oil and gas assets. AJIVIN Group of Companies was founded a decade ago by Dr Vincent Ajilo, current President and Group…
- Topline Affluent consumers, seen as the most resilient segment of travelers, are spending significantly less on airline tickets, according to new credit card data, signaling a potential threat for an industry that has banked on premium customers seeing them through these economic turbulent times.…
- Universities have long focused on ensuring the qualifications they offer align with the evolving demands of the business world, and broader workforce. And this pressure to remain relevant is intensifying because of the accelerating pace of technological advancements, shifting industry needs and…
- Newly-minted M.D.s are among the thousands of students, trainees, teachers and exchange visitors put in limbo after the Trump State department hit pause on new visa appointments last week, as it develops a plan to vet visa candidates’ social media. For foreign-born and educated doctors who haven’t…
- Uganda is pursuing strategic, inclusive, and sustainable development by investing in key sectors, innovation, energy, and human capital—amplifying its role in Africa’s future. “With our natural and human resources, we aim to drive innovation, sustainability, and growth. This vision is not just…
- Pioneering a Sustainable Energy Economy By embracing compressed natural gas (CNG), Nigeria is charting a sustainable path to energy independence, economic growth, and environmental responsibility Nigeria holds one of the world’s most valuable energy assets—over 210 trillion cubic feet of natural…
- Stakeholders in the country’s government and business sectors gathered at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) on June 2 to discuss how best to build a competitive financial system that can intermediate in capital flows across the region. JSE Group CEO, Dr Leila Fourie expands on the forward-…
- In recent years, the tendency to divide people into generational groups has taken deeper root. What started as a simple distinction has now bloomed into what some call intergenerational warfare, with each group pitted against the others, competing for relevance and control. Baby Boomers, born…
- With the combined muscle of DAZN, Silverbacks, and a growing legion of fans, the ancient art of Dambe may soon become one of Africa’s most visible cultural exports, ready to fight for its place in the global arena. “This is something uniquely African, uniquely Nigerian… Each fighter has a Mayan who…
- We stand at a defining juncture in global knowledge production. Artificial intelligence (AI), once the preserve of science fiction, has become integral to how research is conducted, managed, and disseminated. Nowhere is the question “Is AI a necessity or a luxury?” more urgent than in Africa, where…
- South Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 0.1% in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting sluggish economic growth, down from the 0.4% growth in the fourth quarter of 2024. Revealed by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on Tuesday during the release of its quarterly GDP report, growth was…
- Topline President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s months-long friendship devolved in spectacular fashion Thursday as the world’s richest man and the world’s most powerful man engaged in a nasty, public back-and-forth on their respective social media platforms—just months after the two formed a…
- While South Africa’s Grammy-award-winning singer Tyla continues to dominate global stages, also with a recent win at the American Music Awards and a nomination at Monday’s BET Awards–her younger sister Sydney Seethal is crafting an entrepreneurial vision of her own. Seethal has celebrated with her…
- No one hears more ‘no’s’ or has more doors slammed in their face than a young person chasing a dream and trying to solve a formidable problem. But ask any of these young Africans, and they will tell you that every setback has built their resilience. If no one offers them opportunities, they will…
- The honors during Bill Gates’ visits to the countries follow the Gates Foundation’s major announcement on May 8 of a $200 billion commitment over the next 20 years, with Gates pledging to give away virtually all his wealth during this period, much of which will go to Africa, after which the…
- Topline President Donald Trump issued a travel ban barring people in 12 countries from visiting the U.S., attributing his proclamation to national security concerns and public safety. Key Facts Trump’s proclamation fully restricts travel from the countries of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the…
- Amid the clatter of keyboards and clash of competing egos, emotional intelligence–or EQ–has emerged as the secret to surviving and thriving in the workplace. It is the workplace superpower that separates the harmony makers from the havoc-wreakers and the cool and collected from the combustible and…
- Land ownership, in relation to foreign entities and individuals, has been a significant point for Ethiopia for decades. Now, it seems the country’s governors may be ready to open the door to greater in-house prosperity. On May 1, Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers agreed to draft legislation which…
- Founded in 2022, Bell Oil & Gas has reshaped Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, demonstrating the impact of local expertise in a field long dominated by foreign players. “Our vision is to establish ourselves as the definitive reference for local content development within Nigeria’s oil and gas…
- The Harry Potter books transformed her from a single mother on welfare to an author with a ten-figure fortune—but her massive charity initiatives dropped her from the ranks of billionaires. Now, thanks to new Potterverse books, movies, a play, and several theme parks—and despite a divisive social-…
- From tech giants to entrepreneurs, these are the people and companies who turned CNG into billion-dollar opportunities The compressed natural gas (CNG) revolution not only has worked to transform the energy landscape but has created unprecedented opportunities for wealth generation. Across the…
- Ghana, one of West Africa’s most stable democracies and already Africa’s top gold producer, is positioning itself as a rising force in the continent’s booming fintech sector. With a new government led by President John Mahama, Ghana is rolling out an ambitious policy push to transform the country’s…
- South African jewelry designer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Angela Yeung has successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest in a historic 8,848.86 meter-climb up the treacherous and rarely attempted north side of the mountain. “There were so many frightening moments during the 50-day…
- A stellar CV should be a golden ticket, not a roadblock, but for many highly-skilled job-seekers, their experience is proving more of a curse than a credential. Instead of being snapped up like hot chips at the beach, job candidates with years of know-how are being shuffled aside, their expertise…
- This former finance manager stepped away from a corporate career to launch what he hopes will be a game-changing pet tech startup. From credit reports to canine rescue, Raman Rajoo’s professional journey is anything but conventional. Born in Durban and now living in Cape Town, South Africa, Rajoo…
- Portuguese coach Pedro Gonçalves has developed Angola as a force in African football. Angola will enter rare uncharted waters as they return to the COSAFA Cup as defending champions when the 2025 tournament gets under way in the South African city of Bloemfontein on Wednesday. Coach Pedro Gonçalves…
- Africa stands at the intersection of creative richness and untapped economic potential. Despite a global creative economy valued at almost $2.3 trillion annually, according to UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Africa’s film and audio-visual industries generates $5 billion yearly and employs…
- The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to cut the country’s interest rates by 25 basis points to 7.25%. In addition to this, SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago said the inflation target should be dropped to 3%, rather than the current 3% to 6% range. The rate…
- In 1989, at the age of 11, I crossed a border that would change my life. My family fled Bulgaria during a period of forced ethnic assimilation, leaving behind everything we knew and arriving in Turkey as refugees, with only two suitcases to our name. But out of that humble beginning, we built…
- African footballers have generally provided excellent value for money for the elite clubs across Europe, but this has not always been the case, with one notable exception. FORBES AFRICA lists notable transfers in history involving African players, and how they panned out. 10. Hakim Ziyech Ajax…
- Topline Elon Musk said his stint as a “special government employee” heading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has come to an end Wednesday, a month after the Tesla CEO told company shareholders he would cut back on his work with the government and allocate “far more” time to running…
- Sidi Ould Tah’s pitch to the African Development Bank (AfDB) shareholders centered on scaling climate-resilient infrastructure, formalizing Africa’s vast informal sector, and creating opportunities for the continent’s massive youth population. Mauritania’s development financier and head of the Arab…
