Inside the boardrooms of Africa’s most consequential firms.
“Recent policy reforms have begun to level the playing field for cleaner alternatives.” When Abraham Mohammed talks about Nigeria’s power situation, he starts with the numbers. “Over 40% of the population, primarily in rural areas, remains unconnected to the national grid,” Mohammed notes to FORBES AFRICA. “Even where the grid exists, Nigeria’s centralized generation capacity […]
Entrepreneur Karen Sherman is transforming potatoes into premium vodka already earning global acclaim. Almost three hours away from the nation’s capital lies Musanze, Rwanda’s most mountainous district and home to much of the Volcanoes National Park. Known as a hassle-free yet vibrant town, Musanze offers a wide selection of restaurants, reliable access to ATMs, lively nightlife, bustling markets and artisanal […]
Dr Olubayo Adekanmbi, the CEO and Co-Founder of EqualyzAI, believes AI will only fully fulfill its potential if no one is left behind in the digital revolution. “The first thing is to speak to what problem we are solving. If AI is going to become the most disruptive technology, then everyone, everywhere, must have access,” he tells FORBES […]
More than a decade since its establishment, Nigerian fitness chain i-Fitness is building a nationwide network of gyms while positioning itself as part of the West African nation’s emerging health and wellness infrastructure. “Since Verod acquired a 65% stake in i-Fitness in 2024, the company has expanded its branch network, strengthened its management structure and […]
Yaasir Jacobs started apparel manufacturer YSport over 12 years ago and, like many entrepreneurs, has suffered the highs and lows of the past decade, including Covid-19 and a struggling economy. But there are still reasons to be optimistic, according to the Cape Town-based Jacobs, who started YSport out of necessity after his family lost houses […]
