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#ADecadeOfUnder30
🎉
Introducing Cover Star
@Tyllaaaaaaa
:
A captivating glimpse into the journey of a rising star redefining the game. Dive into her story now! 💫
"There is no dream that is too big for me. This is just the beginning. [There will be] more Grammys to come; more…
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#NewEdition
📣
This edition of
#FORBESAFRICA
is a must-buy for young leaders looking to the older cohorts for inspiration and advice. Our coverage of Africa's wealthiest continues, as we bring you the continent’s
#billionaire
movers and shakers.
Get your copy NOW!!
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🏆 We are so excited to announce DJ Zinhle, as the winner of the Forbes Woman Africa Entertainer Award 2020! 👏🏼👏🏾👏🏿 Congratulations!!
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#NewIssueAlert
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From Hackney to Hollywood,
@idriselba
has always had one thing on his mind – Africa. Elba gives
#FORBESAFRICA
an exclusive interview about investing in the continent’s movie industry, his work as an entrepreneur, how he is tackling the climate crisis, and more!
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Famous first as a singer, Robyn Rihanna Fenty, age 31, has a $600 million fortune, making her the wealthiest female musician in the world, ahead of the likes of Madonna ($570 million), Céline Dion ($450 million) and Beyoncé ($400 million).
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#CoverStory
AFRICA’S RICHEST PEOPLE 2023
The continent’s 19 billionaires are worth an estimated $81.8 billion – down from the $84.9 billion that 18 African billionaires had 12 months ago.
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[New Edition] Members of this year’s list of under 30s have one thing in common: A New Covid-Induced Agenda for Social Change. Celebrating 7 years of the FORBES AFRICA 30 UNDER 30, these achievers prove that now more than ever, they are crucial to the African growth story!
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The
#FORBESAFRICA30Under30
class of 2023 have not only proven that there can be synergies in creating solutions for their companies,communities,countries and the continent but that they are also,in the process, redefining the idea of what it means to be self-made and relentless.
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#50Over50
📣
In this issue, we introduce
#FORBESAFRICA
’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.
Get your copy NOW:
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Famous first as a singer, Robyn Rihanna Fenty, age 31, has a $600 million fortune, making her the wealthiest female musician in the world, ahead of the likes of Madonna ($570 million), Céline Dion ($450 million) and Beyoncé ($400 million).
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What does expressing Africa mean to you? This
#AfricaMonth
& beyond celebrate the power found in Africa’s rich history in the arts, film and creative industries that impact global trends.
#AfricaDay
#Expressing
Africa
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This
#AfricaMonth
, we are celebrating the continent that birthed us, inspired us, & nurtures us every day. We are calling upon you to share how you express
#Africa
.
Post how you express your African self, tag
@MultiChoice
, the category
&
#expressing
followed by your country.
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#Brandvoice
: The new
#SamsungGalaxyS23
Ultra is undoubtedly a powerhouse in the mobile phone world. It is one of the best premium smartphones money can buy.
More here: .
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[NEW ISSUE]
#AfricanOfTheYear
@NAkufoAddo
, Ghana’s President, has repositioned the country in the global marketplace as one reliant on its own resources and strengths. Get your copy of FORBES AFRICA and read an exclusive interview with
#NanaAkufoAddo
NOW AVAILABLE!
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The 2020
#AfricanOftheYear
Award honoree is...
Congratulations to Dr.
@NOlweala
! Board Chair
@Gavi
; Board Chair
@ARCapicity
, gracing the cover of
@forbesafrica
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#NewIssueAlert
📣📣📣
Meet the FORBES AFRICA
#PersonOfTheYear2023
“AS AFRICANS, WE MUST TAKE OUR DESTINY IN OUR OWN HANDS. IF WE DON’T, WHO WILL?” -Prof. Benedict O. Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of
@afreximbank
.
The Dec 2023 / Jan 2024 issue of…
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Do you want to create stories that tug at the heartstrings?
This
#AfricaMonth
, join
#MultiChoiceTalentFactory
. Storytelling Masterclass with Danish writers Dorte Høgh & Jens Dahl on 31 May. Seats are limited, secure your space here: .
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#BrandVoice
: Africa’s Top Employers 2023.
#TopEmployers
Institute is the global HR authority on certifying excellence in people strategies and practices, helping companies elevate their status as an employer.
@TopEmployersAfr
Learn more:
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#CurrentAffairs
Nelson Mandela’s Granddaughter Applauds Harry And Meghan For Invoking Grandfather’s Legacy—And Says Criticism Was Misquoted
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#CoverStory
From Madiba To The Pan-Africanist: Playing His Part For The Continent
From Hackney to Hollywood,
@idriselba
has always had one thing on his mind – Africa.
Read all about it here⤵️
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Have you booked your seat for the
#MultiChoiceTalentFactory
Storytelling
#MTFMasterclass
?
Join our Danish writers Dorte & Jens as they teach you; writing to a structure & character motivation to mention a few topics. Seats are limited!
Book NOW!
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"My father taught me to always have good relationships with people. It doesn't mean you have to be best friends with everyone but it means whenever you engage with people you are positive and it's meaningful. That's how I managed to climb the ladder fast." -
@PhutiMahanyele
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Discover the global energy revolution at
@EnlitAfrica
2024! Join us as we unlock international insights, foster inspiring conversations, and pave the way for a sustainable energy future in Africa. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be part of this transformative journey!…
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@CassperNyovest
started performing in front of a few people at school, 20 years later he’s filling up stadiums -
@forbesafrica
out NOW!
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#AABLA2022
: Meet the finalists:
@LekauSehoana
Founder of
@dripfootwear
is a finalist for the Young Business Leader of the Year Award at the 10th Annual
#AABLA2022
Awards.
Visit to learn more.
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[In the spotlight] DJ Zinhle
DJ Zinhle award-winning DJ and media personality: "you are destined for greatness, live your life intentionally."
#LWS2020KZN
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Nigerian-born artist Mr Eazi has launched emPawa Africa, a talent incubator program where 30 African artists will be selected to receive a grant to fund their music videos, mentorship, marketing services and to launch an international recording career.
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What a power packed evening! We extend our congratulations again to all our Forbes Woman Africa award winners - keep pushing the boundaries, crashing the glass ceiling and forging the path for other powerful African women.
#LWS2020KZN
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We're thrilled to announce Malaika Uwamohoro
@MalaikaWamahoro
, Actress, Poet and International Theatre Personality – Rwanda, as one of our speakers at this year's FORBES WOMAN AFRICA 2020 Leading Women Summit. Join the conversation using >>
#LWS2020KZN
#DOKZN
.
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[NEW EDITION]
@PaulKagame
, Rwandan president & Chair of the AU, graces the December/January issue of our
#ForbesAfrica
magazine. In an exclusive interview he speaks to our editor
@METHILRENUKA
about intra-Africa trade, how governments can drive entrepreneurial growth & much more.
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Less Talk More Action: Enlit Africa is on the Horizon! Get ready to embark on a journey towards a brighter more sustainable future with
@EnlitAfrica
!
💡Join us at
#EnlitAfrica2024
, get your free visitor pass:
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#BrandVoice
:
@HP
Work Happy
Success has certain rules, or at least it used to. Now with HP’s Hybrid tools, the future of work looks a whole lot brighter.
Learn more here::
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BEST OF JAN: South Africa’s first black female helicopter pilot for SAPS uplifts young women. Read more:
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#Brandvoice
: Meet Africa's
#TopEmployers
.
@Absa
retained the certification in all five markets that were recognized in 2022 – South Africa, Zambia, Kenya, Ghana and Botswana. Learn more: .
#TopEmployer2023
#ForABetterWorldOfWork
@TopEmployersAF
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#Brandvoice
‘Gem In The Rough’: A Look At Zambia’s Ever-Growing Emerald Industry:
#zambianemerald
#grizzlyemerald
#grizzlymining
#gemstones
#mining
#preciousstones
#jewellery
@GrizzlyMining
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Seven-year-old Simthandile ‘Sim Tiger’ Tshabalala, who learned the game from YouTube videos, has already played at the Australian Open, in Malaysia and Scotland, and won the local US Kids Tour this year. READ MORE |
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Rwanda Aspires To Become A Business And Innovation Hub In This Decade: Rwanda, at 38th rank, is the only Low-Income Country in the top 50 of the 2020 World Bank Ease of Doing Business Report and is the 2nd easiest place to do business in Africa.
@RDBrwanda
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#Sponsored
With trust being the lifeblood of any financial relationship,
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#NewIssueAlert
🎉
What does it mean to step into your power – and own it – in your 30s and 40s? We have had lists focusing on Under 30s and Over 50s, but for the first time, we focus on the inbetweeners, if we can call them that, those who have made their mark and more in their…
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Why This 48-Year-Old Woman Is Building
#Ghana
’s Biggest Solar Farm: Salma Okonkwo has been quietly building up a multimillion-dollar oil and gas outfit called UBI Group.
READ:
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Don’t miss out on conversations that shape the continent’s
#Power
,
#Energy
and
#Water
future! Find out more at:
Join us at Enlit Africa, get your free visitor pass:
#EnlitAfrica2024
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#Entreprenuers
CHANNELING FAME: Meet Ghana’s first YouTuber to hit over a million subscribers
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#NewIssueAlert
The milestone speaks for itself: it’s the 10th anniversary of FORBES AFRICA’S 30 Under 30 list, and just like the honorees who have come before them, the class of 2024 too are driven by impact.🎉📢
Get your copy now⤵️
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#LWS2020KZN
: We're thrilled to announce
@DJZinhle
, Award Winning DJ & Media Personality, South Africa, as one of our speakers at the FORBES WOMAN AFRICA 2020 Leading Women Summit, presented by
@MastercardMEA
, hosted by
@kzngov
in Durban.
#DOKZN
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🏆 Congratulations to Ibukun Awosika, Chairman of First Bank of Nigeria, winner of the Forbes Woman Africa Chairperson Award 2020! 👏🏼👏🏾👏🏿 Congratulations!!
#LWS2020KZN
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Ola Orekunrin, the founder of
#FlyingDoctors
, an air ambulance service in
#Nigeria
, often flies patients to
#India
, where she finds great inspiration.
Read her story here:
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The Forbes Africa Under 30 list is out with an amazing first of its kind gate fold cover.
This year we have, not 30 but 90 candidates on the list.
Grab yours now in stores!!!
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Prof. Okechukwu 'Okey' Benedict Oramah, has emerged as Forbes Africa's 2023 Person of the year.
Oramah, a renowned Economist, is the President of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank).
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It is with great sadness that Forbes Africa heard of the accident that took Dr Thandi Ndlovu’s life. The cover of the August (Women’s Month) issue was gracious, soft-spoken, and brimming with life and energy. South Africa is poorer for your passing.
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Good to see
@Boity
here, congratulations on making the
#30Under30
list for 2019! Join the conversation
#Under30MeetUp
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#Under30MeetUp
: TALK: The Self-Made Billionaire: At What Age Do You Start?
Africa's youngest billionaire Mohammed Dewji
@moodewji
, President of MeTL Group takes to the podium to speak to delegates at Forbes Africa's
#Under30MeetUp
.
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Congratulations
@Engolah
#FORBESAFRICA30UNDER30
Congratulations to Rap artist ,
@Engolah
for making it on
@forbesafrica
30 under 30 list 👏👏
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#BrandVoice
Investing as a Zillennial: Unleashing the Financial Power of a Tech-Savvy Generation
Read more:
@Sasfin
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A Country On A Roll: The tiny country of
#Rwanda
is now producing factory-fresh
#Volkswagen
cars from its rolling hills. Next up are ride-hailing and public car-sharing services by the
#German
car-maker.
READ:
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Africa’s schools are still prioritizing rote learning, theory over practice, and outdated curricula that do not respond to the changing needs of the job market, and few to no schools teach entrepreneurship.
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#Brandvoice
: Meet Africa's
#TopEmployers
. Tsebo Solutions Group has been recognized as an ‘Employer of Choice’ in South Africa for the company’s superlative HR policies and people practices: .
@TopEmployersAF
#ForABetterWorldOfWork
#TopEmployer2023
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The Def Jam Star And Trend-Setter In African Music: ‘I Come From A Place Where Dreaming Is Not A Thing’ -
@Nasty_CSA
. The South African rapper who was one of FORBES AFRICA’s 30 Under 30 list-makers in 2018 speaks to our Managing Editor,
@METHILRENUKA
.
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#Entertainment
‘Bridging The Gap To Music’: The Influence And Reach Of Nigeria’s TikTok Stars
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#QuoteOfTheDay
2019 African of The Year,
@akin_adesina
’s message for the 2021 African of The Year
@NAkufoAddo
Get your December-January Copy of
#FORBESAFRICA
which is now available!
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#Brandvoice
: Meet Africa's Top Employers. Mercedes-Benz South Africa is committed to enriching the world of work through its employee offerings and conditions.
Learn more:
@TopEmployersAfr
#mbsa
#MercedesBenz
#TopEmployer2023
#ForABetterWorldOfWork
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Happy
#WorldEntrepreneursDay
to all the passionate, hardworking and innovative
#entrepreneurs
on the
#African
continent and the rest of the world.
“We need to believe in our own entrepreneurs” -
@StriveMasiyiwa
, Zimbabwean Billionaire.
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🏆 And the Forbes Woman Africa Legacy Award 2020 goes to Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs from South Africa. 👏🏼👏🏾👏🏿 Congratulations!!
#LWS2020KZN
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The Nigerian Who Runs His Business On Luck: Don’t tell
@akinalabi
there isn’t enough time in the day to do everything. He just might tell you off.
#ForbesAfrica
READ:
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#NewIssueAlert
🎉
Meet
#FORBESAFRICA
’s 2023
#PersonOfTheYear
:
Prof. Benedict O. Oramah! As the
@afreximbank
's President since 2015, he has spearheaded initiatives to promote, facilitate, and finance intra-Africa and extra-Africa trade, in the process fostering global…
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Jay-Z has accumulated a fortune that conservatively totals $1 billion, making him one of only a handful of entertainers to become a billionaire—and the first hip-hop artist to do so.
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Invest in Rwanda, A Country With Unconventional Vision And Leadership:
#Rwanda
does not have the usual ingredients for economic transformation. However, it has a will to build a better, more prosperous nation.
@RDBrwanda
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Congrats
@NAkufoAddo
🇬🇭
Raising high the flag of Ghana always 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
@forbesafrica
⭐️ 🇬🇭
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#brandvoice
@OneSpark_SA
is re-inventing and disrupting the global insurance industry by launching the world’s first AI powered, Pay-as-You-Need and Peer-to-Peer life insurance product. Read more about their innovative solution:
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Ghana has the most women-owned businesses in the world, but female entrepreneurs still face daunting discrimination when it comes to funding.
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[In the spotlight] Malaika Uwamahoro
A riveting performance by Malaika, Rwandan actress, poet and International theater personality.
#LWS2020KZN
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🏆 And the winner is... Olajumoke Adenewo, Founder of Ad Consulting, receiving the Forbes Woman Africa Entrepreneur Award 2020! 👏🏼👏🏾👏🏿 Congratulations!!
#LWS2020KZN
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Africa’s richest woman, Isabel Dos Santos, says hard work is the reason she is worth $2.7 billion.
#AfricanBillionaires
#RichestInAfrica
#ForbesAfricaBillionaires
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The
@ForbesAfrica
#30under30
is the anticipated list of game-changers on the continent featuring 120 of Africa’s achievers - for the first time, 4 categories featuring 30 in each: Business, Technology, Creatives & Sport! The 2019 30 Under 30 edition will hit shelves TODAY!
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🏆 Congratulations to Charmaine Mabuza, Co-founder of Zamani Holdings, winner of the Forbes Woman Africa Social Impact Award 2020! 👏🏼👏🏾👏🏿 Congratulations!!
#LWS2020KZN
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[NEW EDITION]
@akin_adesina
, President of
@AfDB_Group
graces the Dec/Jan issue of
#ForbesAfrica
. Adjudged ‘African of the Year’ at the 2019 All Africa Business Leaders Awards, Adesina is leading the charge, developing
#Africa
as an integrated, bankable investment destination.
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#NewEdition
Africa’s trending UNICORNS!
On the continent, very few can claim this status.
#FORBESAFRICA
spotlights African founders who have scaled these heights, making their mark on the world at large and redefining the story of success.
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#LWS2020KZN
: We're delighted to announce Bonang Matheba
@bonang_m
, Media Personality & Entrepreneur, South Africa, as one of our speakers at the FORBES WOMAN AFRICA 2020 Leading Women Summit, presented by
@MastercardMEA
, hosted by
@kzngov
in Durban.
#DOKZN
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The Money Men Of Nigeria’s Banking Industry: From just £100 in his bank account, Pascal Dozie has built a business empire his son Uzoma is taking to the future.
READ:
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🏆 Our first deserved winner this evening Dr Aisha Pandor, Co-founder of SweepSouth, receiving the Forbes Woman Africa Technology and Innovation Award! 👏🏼👏🏾👏🏿 Congratulations!!
#LWS2020KZN
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[NEW EDITION]
It's here, the list of the year! The
#FORBESAFRICA30Under30
class of 2022 has been revealed! The class of 2022 care about being visionaries of change and catalysts for innovation. NOW AVAILABLE ON SHELVES!
Photographs by
@IlanGodfrey
for
@Forbes
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According to reports Mohammed Dewji,
#Africa
’s youngest billionaire, has been kidnapped in Tanzania. More to follow on
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BEST OF APRIL | Africa’s schools are still prioritizing rote learning, theory over practice, and outdated curricula that do not respond to the changing needs of the job market, and few to no schools teach entrepreneurship.
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[New Edition] “I realized that there is no wealth without work! Entrepreneurship means folding up your sleeves and working. Profit is the reward,”
@KeEquityBank
CEO Dr James Mwangi shares his key lessons on HOW TO BUILD A BILLION-DOLLAR BANKING EMPIRE.
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Ghana’s Wastepreneur: Makafui Awuku has slept on a bench, hunted in the bush, worked at a church and sifted through mountains of plastic waste. He is the man turning trash into cash in
#Ghana
.
READ:
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#Brandvoice
Shaping The African Entertainment Landscape
Regarded as the continent’s pre-eminent luxury accommodation offering, the Saxon is among a handful of prominent businesses, across multiple fields of industry, developed by the first generation of the Steyn Family…
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#FORBESAFRICA
is on the hunt for Africans under the age of 30, who are building brands, creating jobs and representing and transforming the continent, to join the
#30Under30
community for 2019.
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[NEW EDITION]
#FORBESAFRICA
FINALLY TURNS 10
It’s the collector’s edition of the decade! This landmark issue marks a TEN YEARS of reporting on Africa’s growth story!
Get your digital copy here:
#FORBESAFRICA10
#ADecadeOfForbesAfrica
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.
@Under30MeetUp
just announced SA media personality and entrepreneur
@Bonang_M
will be joining a dynamic line-up of speakers from across vibrant industries at the
@ForbesAfrica
#Under30MeetUp
on 28 June in Johannesburg, South Africa. Limited tickets at:
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[COVER STORY] African Of The Year:
@Akin_Adesina
believes passionately that poverty has no place in
#Africa
. Restless about creating opportunities for the continent and promoting food security through agricultural innovation, this is a man on a mission.
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@AccentureSA
is on the hunt to find Africa’s top tech start-ups! Entrants should be innovative, dynamic thinkers! Do you think you have what it takes? Enter here:
#AfricaTechStartUps
Ts&Cs apply.
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