Notable Individuals

Profiles and stories of the entrepreneurs, executives, scientists, artists, and public figures driving Africa’s transformation. Africaspoint celebrates and scrutinises the individuals shaping the continent — from billionaires and heads of state to innovators and changemakers building from the ground up.

Ford builds Mandela-signed truck for children

IN SHORT: Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has donated a one-of-a-kind Ford Ranger Wildtrak X bearing Nelson Mandela's authorised…

From Alexandra township to running Africa’s biggest bank

Mary Vilakazi grew up in Alexandra township, sold sweets for pocket money, financed her education through scholarships and a PwC…

Tanzanian President adopts abandoned baby, names her Grace

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has adopted a baby girl abandoned in Nzega District, Tabora, naming her Grace Samia Suluhu…

Africa’s women who changed everything

On International Women's Day, Africaspoint profiles the African women who built movements, broke science, led nations, and invented the future…

Airtel Africa profit triples to $813m as data beats voice

Airtel Africa reported FY2026 profit after tax of $813 million, up 147%, on revenue of…

Safaricom FY2026: record KSh80bn dividend, profit up 67%

Safaricom posted group net income of KSh99.7 billion for FY2026, up 67%, and declared a…

Dangote picks Mombasa for $17bn East Africa refinery

Aliko Dangote told the Financial Times he is leaning toward Mombasa over Tanzania's Tanga for…