- What if dogs could live longer and healthier lives? Loyal’s Celine Halioua has raised $135 million from top investors to develop canine longevity pills—and expects to get her first conditional approval from the FDA next year. Dogs don’t live long enough. The family Lab might make it to 14; bigger…
- It is an unfortunate workplace reality that getting promoted is not always about performance. If it was, the hardest workers would always rise to the top, the truly talented would not be overlooked and the loudest voices could not drown out the quiet achievers. Instead, it is often about being seen…
- The ability to delegate to others was once considered one of the key characteristics of a great leader. Over time, however, this important skill has started to fade from practice, overshadowed by caution, control and, at times, competing priorities. This slow erosion has left many leaders…
- Food inflation, which makes up the largest share of household spending, rose 22.74% year-on-year. Nigeria’s headline inflation eased for the fourth consecutive month in July, even as price pressures on a monthly basis accelerated, official data showed on Friday. The consumer price index (CPI) rose…
- The country’s latest port and railway developments could assist it in becoming one of East Africa’s leading trading hubs. With strategic investments, improving infrastructure, and a president seemingly committed to facilitating free-flowing trade, Tanzania is staking its claim as a potential…
- Love French fries? Chances are they’re made from Rwanda’s signature potato, grown in a quiet village at the base of the Virunga Mountains. But how are science and policy working to sustain this iconic crop’s future? It’s 6:30AM. The fog begins to lift, and the first rays of sunlight stretch across…
- Topline Hotter-than-expected inflation data and cooled government interest in bitcoin appeared to rein in the world’s largest cryptocurrency Thursday, after bitcoin’s value peaked at yet another all-time high hours earlier. Key Facts Bitcoin declined by more than 4% to just over $117,700 as of…
- Words and Curation: Oluwatomisin AmokeojaAdditional Reporting: Chanel Retief and Nicole PillayArt Director: Manelisi Dabata Ola Oyetayo’s foray into fintech began, interestingly enough, because of his friends. It also began in London where he noted the ‘pain points’ that many of his Nigerian…
- Each year, between July and October, tourists from around the world flock to East Africa to witness the Great Migration—the epic and dangerous journey of nearly two million wildebeests across Tanzania and Kenya. But shifting weather patterns seem to be making this once-reliable spectacle…
- “Water investment must no longer be an afterthought at climate and finance discussions,” South African President Cyril Ramaphosa urged at the Africa Water Investment Summit And Launch Of The G20 Presidential Legacy Initiative On Water Investments in Cape Town today. Addressing leaders, investors,…
- Analysts say expanding access to both identification and electricity could significantly boost Africa’s digital economy, widening markets and creating new opportunities across sectors. Africa’s digital transformation is being held back by limited access to electricity and official identification,…
- The study proposes a new measurement approach to assess the electricity burden that is more comprehensive than existing economic and engineering approaches. Businesses in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are spending nearly half their electricity-related costs on backup power and other measures to cope…
- From marine diamonds and uranium to green hydrogen and precision agriculture, Namibia is showing how natural wealth, smart strategy, and determination can drive prosperity that benefits all. Where the world’s oldest desert meets the Atlantic’s restless surf, Namibia begins. The country stretches…
- This August marks two anniversaries heavy with meaning—not only for Japan, but for humanity: 80 years since Hiroshima and the atomic bombings, and 80 years since the founding of the United Nations. Both momentous events reshaped the global order and bear urgent lessons for leadership today. I…
- The West African nation of 562,000 people is in two days of national mourning from midnight today with state of emergency on the islands of São Vicente and Santo Antão over the loss of human lives and significant material damage caused by the passage of a tropical wave. “The government has already…
- Several commercial airlines and legacy carriers have imposed bans on the use of power banks during flights amid concerns related to lithium-battery fires. Effective from October 1, Emirates will be the latest airline prohibiting the use of portable chargers onboard. “There has been a significant…
- The continent faces complex realities: high unemployment, inequality, barriers to essential services, and the growing effects of climate change. At the same time, our resilience and ingenuity, as a continent, inspires hope and offers opportunities for shared prosperity. In an era where…
- We’ve all seen them–the social media post that promises a herbal tea will burn fat while you sleep; the facial patch that claims to iron out wrinkles in ten minutes; or the bracelet that supposedly blocks negative energy or attracts wealth. It’s easy to dismiss these claims as ridiculous or…
- Recent data shows South Africa bucks Africa’s banking trend as consumers continue to favor cards over mobile money. South Africa’s card payment sector is expected to grow 6.29% to R2.9 trillion ($158.8 billion) in 2025, after a 10.3% rise to R2.7 trillion ($149.4 billion) in 2024, driven by rising…
- You have shared the highs and lows that life can throw at you, revealed gripes about colleagues and even enjoyed one too many Friday night drinks together. That was then–but now you are the boss and everything feels less casual and a whole lot more complicated. The camaraderie that once held your…
- Over the years, FORBES AFRICA has celebrated many of the continent’s most pioneering game-changers—from billionaires to small giants and our trailblazing Under 30s. Among our most coveted lists is the ‘Over 30 Under 50’ compilation, spotlighting exceptional women in their 30s and 40s who are…
- Connie Mashaba, celebrating 40 years of her iconic hair care brand, reflects on her resilient journey from a small business owner during apartheid South Africa to co-founding a Black-owned enterprise—alongside her husband—that has become a household name today. Connie Mashaba takes a sip of rooibos…
- Since launching in 2012, record label LVRN (Love Renaissance) has gone from a small boutique in Atlanta, Georgia, into a label that represents artists globally. Further expanding on the African continent, reportedly securing a $25 million investment, CEO and Co-Founder Tunde Balogun says it is now…
- Topline Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines—the flagship carriers of France and the Netherlands—were the latest in a string of global carriers to be hacked since mid-June. Key Facts On Thursday, Air France alerted customers via email of “a recent data breach involving your personal data”…
- Exploring the intersection between space and biotech, what if the most extreme environment on the Red Planet next door is actually a catalyst for innovation to how we solve challenges on Earth? Scientist Tiffany Vora has it all worked out. The concept of Mars as ‘Plan B’ is intriguing. It’s…
- The South African marine biologist bringing the ocean to the people. “I like to think of the seabed as the ocean’s neurological network; it holds a historical record of environmental changes.” It is human nature to look up to the stars and dream of what might be out there, but for South African…
- After decades of economic strain and a crippling drought, the southern African country is on a path towards recovery, backed, in part, by a $10.12 million grant from the AfDB. Aimed at boosting Zimbabwe’s agricultural output and strengthening its resilience to extreme weather, the African…
- Topline OpenAI launched its most advanced language model Thursday with the release of GPT-5, a flagship product the company says will enhance ChatGPT as it reportedly nears a $500 billion valuation and aims to stave off competitors in Google, Anthropic and more. Key Facts OpenAI called GPT-5 its “…
- With bold reforms spanning labor policy, green jobs, digital finance, and infrastructure, Ghana is positioning itself as one of Africa’s most forward-moving investment destinations. Ghana spent the first half of 2025 proving once again why it is seen as a beacon of stability in West Africa. The…
- The West African nation, where over 60% of the population have access to electricity—one of the highest in the sub region—aims to achieve universal energy access by 2030. Senegal has begun commercial operations at a new solar energy facility that combines photovoltaic power with lithium-ion battery…
- Award-winning architect and designer Charles O. Job was recently at the Decorex Joburg 2025 event in South Africa. We caught up with him for a peek into his design aesthetic and what he really appreciates most when it comes to trends on the continent. What has your journey been like? I was born in…
- Daniella Pierson has cozied up to everyone from Diane von Furstenberg to Selena Gomez, burnishing her image as her businesses unraveled. A case study in how hubris is bad for business. Daniella Pierson turned 30 on Monday—a milestone acknowledged by a bevy of successful friends, from Spanx founder…
- Ethical AI innovation, development and adoption in Africa starts with consent, continues with context and ends with collaboration and co-creation, using strategies that represent both numbers and nuance. In 2021, UNESCO released its recommendations on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, which…
- A driver lashes out at a motorist who pauses briefly at a green traffic light, a café customer erupts at a barista over almond milk mistaken for oat, and two shoppers bitterly clash over who first grabbed the final sale item. We live in the Age of Anger, where outrage, once reserved for…
- Topline OceanGate, the company that operated the Titan submersible that imploded in the Atlantic Ocean during a paid trip to explore the wreck of the Titanic in 2023, used ‘intimidation tactics’ to evade regulatory scrutiny, including filing a strategic lawsuit against a whistleblower, according to…
- South Africa’s auto industry often serves as a bellwether for the rest of the continent. The more affordable Japanese auto brands still dominate the country’s car market–but disruption is on its way. Entering the second half of 2025, South African automotive sector is showing remarkable resilience…
- Topline Employees at Boeing’s St. Louis defense factories rejected a contract offered by the aerospace giant Sunday afternoon and around 3,200 workers began striking starting at midnight—the first walk out the company has faced at its St. Louis defense hub since 1996. Key Facts The International…
- South Africa is actively exploring alternative markets to the United States (U.S.) following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 30% tariff on South African imports, set to take effect on August 8, as part of a broader strategy to impose reciprocal trade penalties. “The decision by the…
- Search driven traffic used to deliver visitors and sales. AI is reducing those clicks and businesses that rely on educational content are feeling it first. For years, the formula for online business success was simple: Climb the search rankings in Google and/or shell out for ads on the dominant…
- Gerrie Fourie, who has been on the Capitec management team for over 25 years, retired as CEO on July 18. Having led the bank through notable, challenging periods and on to growth, cementing it as a major player in the South African financial landscape, he speaks to FORBES AFRICA about his…
- The victory, secured at the packed Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, extends Nigeria’s unbeaten run to 29 games in the competition. Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, defeated Mali, 78-64, on Sunday to win the 2025 International Basketball Federation (FIBA)…
- Two rich cultural traditions converged in South Africa on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at a world-class fusion of Western and Indian classical music, starring Indian flutist and two-time Grammy-award winner Rakesh Chaurasia, alongside the esteemed Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra. The world premiere…
- The seeds journeyed to space for research that could support food production in future space missions and extreme environments on Earth. The seeds of Nigeria’s melon, popularly known as Egusi, made a maiden voyage into space on Friday, August 1, 2025, joining a National Aeronautics and Space…
- Zeal Capital Partners raised $82 million for its third fund and plans to invest in 25 early-stage technology companies. Managing Partner Nasir Qadree joined The Enterprise Zone to discuss the new fund. Some moments truly last forever. For investor Nasir Qadree, that moment came in 2011 while…
- The Statue of Liberty stands as mute testimony to a free world, promised, but only to the chosen few. Post World War 2, the United States (U.S.) has been the best recruiter of global talent while summarily dismissing all pure-bred freedom struggles unless it fit their discourse. Mr Trump says he…
- Between the Trump Administration declaring private accounts a red flag for foreign students and prospective employers using AI to find fake applicants, the old rules are becoming obsolete. For college students looking for jobs or internships, the standard advice about social media has been this:…
- The FIRE Movement is gaining ground among younger people across Africa, not just as a way to retire early, but to intentionally reclaim time and purpose. When 31-year-old Mavis Makama tells people she plans to retire in nine years, laughter often follows. A broadcast journalist in Johannesburg,…
- Topline Microsoft valuation surged past $4 trillion after markets opened on Thursday after beating expectations for second-quarter revenue, becoming only the second company in history to hit the milestone since AI chip designer Nvidia broke the record just weeks earlier. Key Facts Microsoft’s stock…
- The United States (U.S.) has placed a 15% tariff on Lesotho following months of negotiations, down from a 50% tariff announced on April 2, under President Donald Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs, which targeted the landlocked southern African kingdom with the highest global rate. The initial 50%…
- Topline President Donald Trump proposed one of the world’s steepest tariffs on Switzerland late Thursday in a move that could see the price of luxury goods from the country, as well as precision instruments and medical devices, skyrocket if the two countries don’t reach a deal by Thursday. Key…
