- Riding through its past grandeur, this writer photographed several monumental buildings but missed the city as it appears in old wood prints and paintings. Leaving Dakar, Senegal’s capital and largest city, by taxi, I was excited to visit the World Heritage City of Saint-Louis four hours away. The…
- Nigeria’s economic growth has faced a significant slowdown, with its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growing at just 2.51% year-on-year in the second quarter of the year. This rate is notably lower than the 3.54% recorded during the same period in 2022. As the country grapples with challenging…
- From smoothly written scam texts to bad actors cloning voices and superimposing faces on videos, generative AI is arming fraudsters with powerful new weapons. “I wanted to inform you that Chase owes you a refund of $2,000. To expedite the process and ensure you receive your refund as soon as…
- Albert Einstein once said, “We cannot despair of humanity, since we ourselves are human beings.” Einstein’s words deeply resonated with me as I pondered Africa’s human capacity. The continent’s population, particularly its youth, are arguably a vital but often untapped resource in Africa’s story.…
- OpenSea, once the leading marketplace for non-fungible tokens, was built on a promise of perpetual royalties for digital artists. Then came upstart Blur, whose no-fee, trader-friendly platform put the focus on pricing and costs. It only took a few months to kill the art world’s utopian dream of…
- A new wave of innovation is rising on the African continent, where startups are leveraging AI to address local challenges, fueling sustainable growth, and forging a path for others to follow. The AI industry on the continent is expanding rapidly, with reportedly over 2,400 companies specializing in…
- Micro-X is developing an automated screening process that could save time and minimize stress, but it’s likely to be expensive. Inan industrial park near Seattle’s airport, an Australian company called Micro-X is developing a system that could make air travelers’ dreams come true: speedy security…
- Analyzing the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (ai), its impact across sectors with a special focus on innovations and ai startups in africa, and the need for mindful navigation in shaping ai’s future landscape. The last three years have witnessed an unprecedented symphony of development and…
- The tech behemoth’s latest iPhone features a new USB-C charging port and titanium frame for its higher-end models. Apple has unveiled the iPhone 15, with the base models 15 and 15 Plus priced at $799 and $899 respectively, in its most anticipated product event of the year. The higher-end 15 Pro and…
- Packages containing rifle parts hidden inside George Foreman Grills also contained Apple’s dime-sized location tracker, investigators say. In November last year, Customs and Border Protection intercepted a package en route from Illinois to Israel. It contained a George Foreman Grill — innocuous…
- In a world where women continue to make their mark across diverse fields, Nutun’s recent Women’s event served as a powerful reminder that empowerment is not just a concept but a way of life. By embracing challenges, supporting one another, and nurturing our innate potential, women are propelling…
- The electric vehicle industry in South Africa refuses to be a laggard and moves ahead as top brands plan roll-out. South Africa’s ‘Auto Green Paper On The Advancement Of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs)’ was meant to be finalized in October 2021. Despite being more than half- way into 2023 with no…
- TOPLINE Apple and Nvidia stocks tanked for the second consecutive trading session Thursday, a rare down stretch for the Silicon Valley titans this year fueled by concerns about each of their explosive sales. KEY FACTS Apple shares slipped 3.4% by 2:25 p.m. Eastern time after Bloomberg reported…
- TOPLINE The Food and Drug Administration gave its approval for emergency use Monday to new updated Covid-19 vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna that are specially designed to protect against the latest dominant strain of the coronavirus, Omicron variant XBB.1.5—the latest effort of drugmakers…
- TOPLINE The death toll from extreme flooding in Libya over the weekend is estimated to be at least 250 by the Red Crescent of Benghazi, though one of the country’s officials said thousands could be dead from the catastrophic storm, reports say. KEY FACTS The Red Crescent told Reuters on Monday…
- Global rating agency Moody’s has upgraded Rwanda’s outlook to stable from negative, citing its positive assessment that the country’s effective institutions and credible policies have preserved and will continue to anchor the government’s credit profile in response to shocks. “Moody’s expects the…
- In a historic stride, the AU attains full membership in the G20 intergovernmental forum, a development announced at the G20 Summit in New Delhi, giving the Global South more voice and unity. In a seminal move for global economic and diplomatic progress, the African Union (AU) has officially been…
- TOPLINE At least 2,000 people were killed by a magnitude 6.8 earthquake in Morocco—the country’s deadliest in 60 years—that toppled buildings and caused widespread damage southeast of Marrakesh, officials in Morocco confirmed Saturday night, as the region deals with a magnitude 3.9 aftershock. KEY…
- In a significant development for Africa’s digital landscape, Lagos-based Itana, formerly known as Talent City, has announced that it secured $2 million in pre-seed funding. The investment is led by backers, including LocalGlobe, Amplo, Pronomos Capital and Future Africa, marking a step toward…
- South Africa’s government has concluded its exhaustive investigation into the Lady R incident, an episode that sent shockwaves through the nation and sparked international scrutiny. The final report, released recently, sheds light on the events surrounding the mysterious docking of the Russian…
- Over the past two decades, Nigeria’s banking sector has undergone a remarkable transformation, with technological advancements reshaping customer interactions and touchpoints. Today, the number of youths visiting bank branches can be counted on a single hand, as social media platforms have become…
- Apple spent years trying to design a system that would stop the spread of child sexual abuse material on iPhones and iCloud. When the company scrapped it, key members of the team behind the project left and child protection investigators were frustrated. But Apple’s privacy-first approach gained…
- In a somber announcement, South African retail giant Pick n Pay shared the news that its founder Raymond Ackerman has passed away at the age of 92. Ackerman, a retail legend and visionary entrepreneur, not only left an indelible mark on the business landscape but also touched the hearts of many as…
- TOPLINE Google plans to require verified election advertisers to make “clear and conspicuous” disclosures when their advertisements contain AI-generated content, according to a blog post from the tech giant, which will institute the changes as artificial intelligence becomes more commonplace in the…
- Kalycia Urquhart was seven when she was diagnosed with an extra vertebra. It all began when she bent over to pick up her baby brother who had just begun to crawl. Something in her neck tweaked causing an excruciating amount of pain and she couldn’t move. “I first got put into traction in hospital…
- Alessandro Rosano’s contrarian playbook for the comfort-footwear company: no financing and minimal marketing. It worked so well he sold to Crocs for $2.5 billion. Two years ago, Brown’s Shoe Fit Co.’s desperation to stock enough HeyDude shoes to meet the demand reached frenzied levels. The buyers…
- TOPLINE Cancer is on the rise among younger people and scientists don’t really know why, according to research published in BMJ Oncology on Tuesday, an unexplained trend that threatens to strain already stretched healthcare systems and upends much of what we thought we knew about the disease. KEY…
- Kenneth Odoemenam, the founder of KenChu’s Farm Services, is making an impact in Nigeria’s aquaculture industry by training others in catfish farming. Kenneth Odoemenam, the founder of KenChu’s Farm Services, is among the 80% of fish farmers engaged in catfish farming in Nigeria, which is Africa’s…
- TOPLINE With a potential winter and fall surge of the flu, Covid and RSV, some experts recommend getting all three shots at the same time, while limited research shows doing so might cause rare side effects.= KEY FACTS It’s “acceptable” to get the new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine co-…
- Opportunity abounds for retailers giving used clothing a second lease on life, but while some are reveling in the country’s current economic climate and contributing to the circular economy, the high-end designers are finding it difficult to compete and cope. In an open-air market in Yaba, Lagos,…
- TOPLINE Officials in New York City this week reportedly urged residents to wear masks in public as a new strain of Covid-19 continues to spread throughout the country, while some hospitals and schools have also reimplemented mask mandates, though medical experts say masking requirements might not…
- Akintola Williams, who celebrated his 104th birthday on August 9, is a trailblazing figure in the Nigerian accounting world. He played a pivotal role in placing Africa on the global accounting map alongside a major South African firm led by Howard Pim. The centenarian explained that several factors…
- Johannesburg’s heartbreak deepens as a heritage building fire claims 74 lives, exposing the urban decay in the CBD. Amid tales of despair and resilience, the tragedy raises urgent questions about illegal building occupations and housing challenges in the city. Yet another tragedy has struck…
- TOPLINE A new scientific study offers the first-ever estimates of how many polar bear cubs die because of greenhouse gas emissions—something experts hope will allow the federal government to use the Endangered Species Act to regulate individual projects for their greenhouse gas emissions. KEY FACTS…
- According to MedicineNet, at least 10% of the world’s population is affected by chronic pain. Eight out of those 10 patients are affected by depression, and lower back pain is the most common chronic condition, globally. It’s no wonder that pain clinics are popping up everywhere, some of them being…
- TOPLINE Canada has updated its travel advisory to warn LGBTQ residents visiting the United States about local laws and policies that may “infringe on your human rights” amid a rise in legislation targeting gay and transgender people, adding Canada to a list of countries that warn visitors to…
- Nigeria, Algeria, and Egypt are anticipated to be the primary drivers of a gas supply surge, collectively contributing around 80% of the total African gas production. Experts respond to the development, highlighting both opportunities and obstacles on the horizon. According to the State of African…
- In the wake of contested presidential election results, Gabon faces a coup declared by senior military officers, forming the “Committee of Transition and the Restoration of Institutions.” This marks the eighth coup in West and Central Africa since 2020. In Gabon, a group of senior military officers…
- TOPLINE Apple on Tuesday announced its next product update event on September 12, where it’s expected to unveil the iPhone 15 and next generation Apple Watch—with rumors and early reporting suggesting new features including a larger screen and a standardized USB-C charger. KEY FACTS Bloomberg’s…
- Kenyan fashion entrepreneur Ruth Abade uses upcycled materials to create vibrant clothes and accessories with sustainability sewn into them. “It was something I’ve never seen. I was like, ‘maybe this is what they mean by the end of the world?’ The sky looked orange. And then it just went really,…
- TOPLINE The degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy, commonly known as CTE, was found in more than 40% of athletes who died before 30, a study out Monday showed, illustrating the growing effects of a disease that has become synonymous with contact sports in recent years. KEY…
- On a recent working tour of the TechQuest Hub in Lagos, Nigeria, recently, Digital and Innovation Fellows from the African Union (AU) engaged with Charles Emembolu, the Founder and Director of TechQuest STEM Academy who spoke about how innovators organized as one body for the Innovation Support…
- Zimbabwe’s recent national election, resulting in a narrow win for the incumbent ZANU-PF party and President Emmerson Mnangagwa, is facing challenges amid allegations of fraud and irregularities by the leading opposition party, the Citizens’ Coalition for Change. International observers highlight…
- Nana Kwasi Wiafe’s home country is a prevailing motif in his work that goes from fashion to home furniture to authentic storytelling. When your name is associated with a Beyoncé production, recognition is in your stars. But Ghanaian Nana Kwasi Wiafe has always been a creative force. He contributed…
- Ongoing volatility in global financial markets, primarily driven by the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as geopolitical events and sustained turbulence, has intensified market instability. As a result, a growing number of ultra-high net worth (UHNW) families are reassessing…
- With Roger Federer following Williams into retirement and Rafael Nadal winding down his career, opportunities abound for young players—on and off the court. When Holger Rune started watching Rafael Nadal, he was about 7, maybe 8, growing up in Denmark and worshiping the Spanish tennis legend for…
- Launch Africa, a leading early-stage pan-African venture capital fund has invested in 133 startups in 22 African countries closing over $36 million in its first round. Janade du Plessis, its co-founder, shares the crucial highlights of this journey into the continent and what Sol Kerzner taught him…
- Dangote Cement Plc, a prominent player in the cement industry, has reported a profit of N178.6 billion ($234.8 million) in the first half of the year, with a net profit increase of 3.8%. In an exclusive interview with FORBES AFRICA, the Group Managing Director, Arvind Pathak, attributes this to…
- Aisha Shehu is using fashion to shift the narrative of the Fulani people in Nigeria. Aisha Shehu is on a mission to show the world the beauty of the Fulani culture as a modern Fulani woman. The cultural detail and distinctive colors of the traditional outfits of the Fulani tribe always resonated…
- At day three of the 15th BRICS Summit, the bloc’s expansion, welcoming Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, heralds a new phase of global collaboration and influence. In a significant move that has captured global attention, the BRICS bloc is set to welcome new members for…
