Notable Individuals
Everything Africa’s Point publishes on Notable Individuals, written for professionals who need the decision and the number, not the noise.
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 signature to the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund. The vehicle, the first bakkie in…
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 bursary, and became…
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 Hassan. The…
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 — and…
Ghana’s McDan Built a $120M Empire From Nothing
Dr. Daniel McKorley started as a street boy and messenger who couldn’t afford university. Today his McDan Group employs 7,000 people across…
Tems Takes Leading Vibe Initiative to South Africa
Grammy winning Nigerian artist Tems is bringing her Leading Vibe Initiative to South Africa on March 21, marking the programme’s first step into…