- 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…
- The country is turning its vast natural gas reserves into a national engine for growth, using smart policy, local enterprise, and ambitious infrastructure to power homes, fuel industries, and redefine its place in the global energy map. Nigeria has long sat atop a wealth of natural gas, with over…
- Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, from healthcare and finance to education and climate science, fundamentally re-shaping how we approach complex problems and innovate. However, this transformative progress comes at a dual cost—substantial financial expenditures and…
- From West Africa, shea butter is powering a global market worth billions. An industry in transition, women built it, and now men are racing to scale it. Can the sector grow without leaving its original stakeholders behind? In 2016, Richard Akanmode was discussing new ways of investment with an…
- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called his White House meeting last week with U.S President Donald Trump a “successful working visit” in an open letter to the nation on Monday. The stakes were high as Ramaphosa, alongside several government officials, and South African business tycoon…
- Topline The Trump administration has paused interviews of new student visa applicants as it weighs a social media vetting rule, Politico reported—the latest indicator President Donald Trump could be eyeing a broad expansion of his ban on international students at Harvard. Key Facts Secretary of…
- It was 1849. European power at its zenith. French writer Jean-Baptiste wrote, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Deglobalization as a term has gained much currency lately. The mythical era of solidarity and peace has apparently ground to a rude halt. Xanadu has disappeared, we…
- Of the 28 films reviewed by the jury, unanimous praise was reserved for the one set in Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos. At the 78th Cannes Film Festival, My Father’s Shadow by Nigerian director Akinola Davies Jr. earned Nigeria its first-ever Special Mention for the Caméra d’Or (Golden Camera…
- Topline Elon Musk called for “major operational improvements” for X on Saturday after the platform experienced a host of issues with its app and desktop website Saturday, marking the latest outage of services after the platform said it was still being impacted by a data center outage from earlier…
- There is another Rugby World Cup on the immediate horizon, but this time one where South Africa will be in the shadows rather than among the fancied competitors. That probably suits the women’s team just fine, as they look to the tournament in England, from August 22-September 27, to affirm quiet…
- Africa Day 2025 is celebrated annually on May 25 commemorating the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1963 by 33 African nations, a body which transformed into the African Union in 2002. The AU now stands as a 23-year-old institution striving to realize the pan-African vision of…
- Egypt versus South Africa. North versus South. Pyramids FC and Mamelodi Sundowns are moments away from CAF Champions League final kick-off, the biggest game in African club football. “This final is a significant moment not just for the two clubs involved but for African club football as a whole. It…
- Bitcoin soared to a record-high of $111,944 on May 23, just days before the Bitcoin 2025 conference prepares to make history. Set to take place in Las Vegas from May 27 to 29, Bitcoin 2025 will reportedly be the world’s largest-ever Bitcoin event with 30,000 attendees, and 500 speakers. Several…
- The Nigerian city saw a 11.6-fold increase in enterprise value, reaching $15.3 billion and producing five unicorns, placing it ahead of 287 cities across 69 countries. Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital, has emerged as the world’s number one rising star in tech, according to a new Global Tech…
- Topline Harvard University filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration Friday, less than 24 hours after the Department of Homeland Security blocked the university’s ability to enroll international students, marking the institution’s second federal lawsuit against the administration as their…
- Topline Footwear and apparel titan Nike will soon increase prices on some of its products, according to multiple outlets, issuing the price hikes as President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff policy impacts the larger retail industry—though the company did not directly blame the levies for the price…
- With strategic collaborations, targeted funding, and growing investment in science, Africa holds immense potential in spearheading the future of global healthcare. Among those taking the lead to develop a cure for HIV, through these partnerships, and with millions in investment through the Ragon…
- South African billionaire-entrepreneur Johann Rupert, present with President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House, came to his rescue during a tense Oval Office exchange on Wednesday. As U.S. President Donald Trump coordinated proceedings, bringing forth articles and videos on alleged White genocide…
- One of the youngest coaches of a professional team, 28-year-old Frenchman Alexandre Lafitte led the Stade d’Abidjan football club in the Ivory Coast to victory on Sunday. Stade d’Abidjan ended their 56-year wait to win the domestic league in the Ivory Coast on May 18… and their triumph was…
- Topline President Donald Trump insisted to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Wednesday that white farmers in his country were being killed and their land seized, fueling a false narrative of a “genocide” in yet another extraordinary Oval Office showdown with a world leader. Key Facts Trump…
