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Does society need male gender advocates to advance gender equality?

Do women need male gender advocates in business, society?

Behind the scenes of August Forbes Africa cover with Joseph Siaw Agyepong

Review: Hollywood blockbuster Dunkirk: A retreat from reality

Forbes Africa Editor Chris Bishop took a sneak preview of the new Hollywood blockbuster Dunkirk as it lands in the continent and emerged more than a little disappointed.

Jazz legend Ray Phiri’s deep spiritual connection with Bob Marley

Nelspuit born Ray Phiri (70) a South African jazz legend has died after suffering from lung cancer. He shared a deep spiritual connection with Bob Marley’s Zimbabwe.

A Kenyan with a dream to create Africa’s largest investment brokerage

Joel Macharia, CEO and founder of Kenya-based online investment brokerage Abacus, is a true entrepreneur. His hard work and pioneering spirit were recognised in May 2016, when he was included in Forbes Africa’s 2016 30 Under 30 list.

Forbes Africa launches Africa’s billionaires

CNBC Africa, Forbes Africa scoop Sanlam Awards

South Africa’s top journalists were again honoured on Wednesday at The Sanlam Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism. Among them were two of ABN Group’s best – Aviwe Mtila of…

Zwane reveals new Mining Charter, calls for 30% black ownership

Lavie Studios’ Upendo Shuma talks about doing business in Africa

Outlook for business on the continent

CNBC Africa @ 10: Zafar Siddiqi talks the future of television

Inside the June Forbes Africa magazine

Philips East Africa CEO talks about data driven healthcare

Forbes Africa’s Top 10 Most Bankable Artists In Africa

The list looks into what happens when the crowds melt away and how finance can be a musician’s best friend.

Bob Marley serenades Zimbabwe on its birth

His songs were the food that people in liberation movements, particularly the armed wings, were swallowing. From that point of view… to be able to see that music was an important aspect of the liberation of this continent.

Africa’s multi-million-dollar author who defied death

Wilbur Smith has sold millions of his novels but almost didn’t pen a word after his parents were told their child would be better off dead.

Opposition parties rev up pressure on Zuma to step down

Papa Kwesi Nduom cover star of Forbes Africa April edition

The March edition of Forbes Africa features Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom of Groupe Nduom, as he shares his story as a serial entrepreneur with a portfolio of about sixty businesses…

Op-Ed: The wisdom of Tacitus on corrupt states withstood the test of time

How this Nigerian-American is shaking up the doughnut industry

Edose Ohen quit his job as an IT manager to open a doughnut shop. It set him on the path to starting his own internet company.

London terror attacker’s violent past revealed

The death toll continues to rise in the London terror attack as the fifth person was confirmed dead last night.

Ghana at 60

On March 6, it’ll be 60 years since Ghana became independent; one of the first on the continent to go it alone. This diamond jubilee has drawn mixed feelings.

Tanzania president military to build walls around its tanzanite mines

Opposition official, others charged with plotting against Rwandan government

Why South Africa can cut rates this week

Op-Ed: Are graduates prepared for the job market? Rethinking Africa’s university model

SAICA CEO on the KPMG fallout

Remgro reveals impressive FY earnings

Sasol Inzalo to be replaced with a new R21bn empowerment deal

SA consumer inflation up modestly in August to 4.8% Y/Y