- A Gambia River journey took this writer to the depths of a region rich with wildlife, culture and world heritage sites. By Ramdas Iyer Upstream from the Atlantic and not too far from the banks of the Gambia River, I was standing amidst a concentration of 11 circles of 200 megalith stones erected…
- Tsebo Solutions Group has been recognized as an ‘Employer of Choice’ in South Africa for the company’s superlative HR policies and people practices, their passion for developing and upskilling people, and their drive to embed sustainability in everything they do. Tsebo solutions Group has been…
- TOPLINE Researchers on Wednesday hailed a groundbreaking new test that can detect Parkinson’s disease, a major breakthrough in the quest to accurately diagnose the progressive and incurable condition and a “game-changer” that clears the way for new treatments, preventatives and even cures.…
- McDonald’s South Africa’s partnership for the FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit is testament to its mandate to bridge the gap and drive diversity and inclusion. As McDonald’s South Africa, over the past 26 years, we are proud to have had over 65% women in our business. Collaborations are…
- The beauty industry is growing by leaps and bounds, and as data says, so also the demand for minimally invasive aesthetic treatments in the Middle East and Africa. This has been good news for Dr Wedu Tose Somolekae, who has become a sought-after expert in Botswana in the field of aesthetic medicine…
- Leaders can unlock up to 5X more human potential by better managing employees’ everyday work experiences and creating a sense of belonging, which positively impacts retention, motivation and commitment levels. Accenture is an advocate for equality and diversity in the workplace, promoting work/life…
- TOPLINE Moderna on Tuesday unveiled plans to develop vaccines against tick-borne Lyme disease and norovirus, a notorious stomach bug, the Massachusetts-based biotech’s latest efforts to bolster its pipeline and expand its offerings ahead of a steep drop in demand for its Covid-19 vaccines. Moderna…
- In 2018, Oluwatosin Ajibade, better known as Mr Eazi, made the FORBES AFRICA 30 Under 30 list. The journey to that began in 2016, when Ajibade took the world by storm with his Afrobeats hit single Leg Over. Following his success as an artist, as a serial entrepreneur and founder of emPawa Africa (a…
- TOPLINE The price of bitcoin rose past $30,000 for the first time since June on Tuesday, as the cryptocurrency continues a rally that has seen its price nearly double since the start of the year. Bitcoin breached the $30,000 mark for the first time since June 2022 on Tuesday.GETTY IMAGES KEY FACTS…
- In 2008, while the world marveled over Facebook, the new fascinating platform that would change the way one approaches mass communication, Mutethia ‘Tesh’ Mbaabu’s only thought about Facebook was: “Who built this platform and what is their background? And how can I do something similar?” Mbaabu set…
- The AI based tool can create “cutouts” or segments of different parts of an image. This comes handy while editing photos or while analyzing imagery for biological or security purposes. META AI The announcement comes as the social media giant increasingly diverts its attention from creating a…
- Darey Art Alade of Livespot 360 is using innovation and ideas to build out Nigeria’s entertainment and experiential events industry. Darey Art Alade and his wife Deola are the powerhouse duo behind one of Nigeria’s leading creative companies, Livespot 360. From launching global entertainment…
- Most Americans—male or female—don’t ask for higher compensation when negotiating a job offer, even if they know they should. A new survey offers a reminder why: According to the Pew Research Center, some two-thirds of respondents who made attempts to negotiate starting salaries said they got more…
- As a departure from our historic travel to Europe, my wife and I decided to do something different this year. I suggested Nepal as an alternative, which was instantly accepted. My choice was mainly because the last visit to Nepal was marred by the unfortunate earthquake in April 2015; the horrors…
- TOPLINE Just one day after job openings plummeted to a nearly two-year low, payroll processor ADP reported that private employers added fewer jobs than expected last month as they also started to scale back on wage increases—adding to concerns the economy could face a worse-than-feared recession as…
- Molly Jensen’s dream is to build the largest library of African audio stories. By Alastair Hagger Tune into the frequency of African radio and the signal is clear – no other medium has reached more people on this continent or resonated more deeply. From the earliest broadcasts in 1920s South Africa…
- TOPLINE Twitter introduced a new label for accounts with blue checkmarks Sunday that removes any distinction between those paid for by monthly subscribers and accounts verified by Twitter before CEO Elon Musk’s changes—as Twitter was expected to start removing ‘legacy’ checkmarks over the weekend.…
- The East African country of Rwanda is deepening its economic and investment ties with the UAE, its leading trade partner that it has now signed five new deals with. Anyone who has visited both Rwanda and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) long enough will be able to testify to the striking similarities…
- “It is our firm belief that domestic and foreign direct investment brings the much-needed capital, technology, management techniques and knowledge of foreign markets,” Hakainde Hichilema, President of Zambia.” H.E. Hakainde Hichilema Since the election of His Excellency President Hakainde Hichilema…
- In a world where ‘nepotism babies’ have become commonplace and uninspired, the notion of ‘self-made’ is acquiring new meaning and respect. These young achievers are starting from scratch to build businesses and brands that are totally solutions-oriented. For this coveted ninth annual edition of the…
- For Rachel Moré-Oshodi of RUWAH, financial literacy is a major issue that needs to be tackled to end the cycle of generational poverty for many Africans on the continent. A basic understanding of your financial health goes a long way in not only how you plan your economic wellbeing but also how…
- TOPLINE Since the release of powerful AI tools ChatGPT and Google’s Bard, discussions about whether “robots” will replace humans have grown, and studies show some jobs—surprisingly, some traditionally white-collar work—may be heavily impacted. KEY FACTS Generative AI, a form of artificial…
- Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of the Merck Foundation, philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany has spearheaded their programs in Africa to transform the patient care landscape, and raise community awareness on various critical social and health issues. She travels far and wide across Africa to deeply…
- By Tshilidzi Marwala As the twentyseventh session of the United Nations (UN) Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) unfolded in Egypt in November 2022, it became a signifier of Africa taking climate change intoits own hands. The continent has often been placed on the back burner of other…
- Africa’s youth demographic is exploding while the tech economy booms, bringing clear opportunities for tech training. However, the challenge is to do it effectively and affordably, writes Divesh Sooka, ALX and The ROOM South Africa general manager. Education is key to success on an individual level…
- TOPLINE Researchers have developed a new omega-3 fatty acid that could potentially stave off visual declines in Alzheimer’s patients, according to a new study published Monday, though there is still no cure for the debilitating disease, which affects nearly 6 million Americans. KEY FACTS…
- Top Employers Institute is the global HR authority on certifying excellence in people strategies and practices, helping companies elevate their status as an employer. Africa’s Top Employers 2023 Certification programme saw 274 organizations in 31 African countries and 26 industry sectors achieve…
- By Gary Martin It came with a snazzy new title, a salary rise big enough to starve off the impact of the spiraling cost of living, a corner office to die for and the promise of an engaging and supportive work environment. Yet just one month into your new job, you realize you have been […]
- Angélique Kidjo, five-time Grammy award-winning Beninese artist and songwriter, has been announced as one of the three winners of the 2023 Polar Music Prize. The Polar Music Prize, often called the Nobel Prize of Music, is a Swedish international award founded in 1989 by Stig Anderson, the manager…
- Rwanda’s mining ambitions will soon be met as a result of increasing, and systematic, investment in productivity, exploration and value addition. Last year, mineral exports were Rwanda’s largest foreign exchange earner, bringing in close to USD $800 million compared to just over USD $ 400 million…
- TOPLINE High blood pressure can damage the same regions of the brain that are linked to dementia and declines in mental processes, according to a study published Monday, directly tying the two serious medical conditions for the first time. KEY FACTS Prior to this study, researchers had causally…
- With increasing expectations and pressure to be at the top of their game, individual sportspeople are hit the hardest when it comes to mental health issues. Is there more support now than before? By Nick Said Mental health in sports has become a hot topic after some high-profile incidents in recent…
- Despite worries that the artificial intelligence program could make cheating easier, half of K-12 teachers report using it. Edtech companies are scrambling to release their own tools. Diego Marin used to work late into the night at the end of each trimester submitting grades and comments for his 70…
- The latest in automotive technology that’s rolling out, even cars with facial expressions and that you can talk to. By Nafisa Akabor Imagine a car that can speak to you, express moods and emotions, change its color, display your avatar on the window and automatically open the door when you approach…
- TOPLINE Societal inequities and politicians’ differing responses were among the reasons why the Covid-19 pandemic played out in different ways across the U.S., according to a new state-by-state analysis examining the driving forces behind variations in health, education and economic performance…
- TOPLINE Deutsche Bank’s stock plunged Friday as the market hones in on the German firm as the next major bank at risk in the wake of long-time rival Credit Suisse’s collapse and similar events stateside. KEY FACTS Frankfurt-listed shares of Deutsche Bank dropped 7.5%, now down more than 25% since…
- Focus is now quickly switching to the African nations taking part in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Key to Banyana Banyana’s chances is livewire goalkeeper Andile Dlamini. By Nick Said The recent World Cup in Qatar has been a massive boost for African football and provided a newfound respect for…
- When Barclays divested its final stake in South African bank Absa, some people may have mistakenly thought that it was exiting Africa for good. But even as that final stake was being sold, Barclays was proactively strategising on rebuilding its African presence. Rather than focusing on retail…
- TOPLINE Swiss pharma giant Roche on Wednesday announced plans to jointly develop a blood test for Alzheimer’s disease with American heavyweight Eli Lilly, eying swift U.S. approval as companies race to create and sell the very first drugs aimed at slowing the progressive cognitive decline brought…
- Kene Okwuosa and Moses Babatope set out to deliver world-class movie-going experiences to the Nigerian public and 10 years later, that vision is still going strong. “We were so passionate about cinema and so passionate about film that not figuring it out was not an option.” When Kene Okwuosa and…
- While the African beauty industry is dominated by international beauty conglomerates, Belle Nubian seeks to challenge these statistics, and also help the continent reclaim what it considers to be African beauty. As beauty ideals begin to shift, the demand for brands that understand African skin…
- TOPLINE The monumental failure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank earlier this month have raised concerns of system-wide contagion that could spread to other regional and local banks, and though experts say Americans’ money in those banks is safe, they also suggest people should diversify…
- Monitoring populations of the great ape in the thick equatorial rain forests of Gabon, one of the most carbon-positive countries in the world. By Ramdas Iyer Walking behind four machete-wielding villagers in the thick of equatorial rain forest in Gabon, I was participating in the unusual experience…
- TOPLINE UBS Group AG has struck a deal to buy Credit Suisse—a rival Swiss bank rocked by financial turmoil—for over $3 billion, the two banks announced Sunday, as bank executives and Swiss officials sprint to contain a crisis sparked in part by the collapse of two major U.S. banks last week. KEY…
- Topline A woman appears to have been cured of HIV after receiving a transplant of stem cells from umbilical cord blood, scientists announced Thursday, joining only a handful of people cured from the virus following a novel procedure that increases the odds of making a cure available to a more…
- Blood and bruises, sweat and fury. Mixed martial arts is gaining popularity in South Africa with home-grown talent fighting to find their place in the continent and beyond. By Paula SlierAdditional reporting by Khaka Ngcofe For many people, cage-fighting throws up images of gladiators tearing into…
- As Google plays catchup to OpenAI and Microsoft, CEO Sundar Pichai finds himself in the hot seat for fumbling the company’s lead in AI. It has some people questioning his leadership. When co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin announced that they were leaving their day-to-day roles at Google parent…
- Energy balance and private investments are crucial for the recovery of KZN economy. KZN has the potential to cover the energy needs of the province and still supply excess energy into the national grid. With the projects being planned, KZN could become the hub for renewable energy in the future.…
- Introducing FORBES AFRICA’s 50 Over 50 list – our first-time compilation of 50 women over the age of 50 scaling newer heights and inspiring the next cadre of leadership on the African continent. Age is just a number for them and retirement not an option or the end of the road, as they continue to…
- TOPLINE A lethal, skin-eating fungus has been rapidly spreading across African wildlife since the turn of the century, scientists warned Wednesday, shedding light on an unnoticed amphibian plague that has driven more species to extinction or near-extinction than any other pathogen and now risks…
