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.

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Ghana’s McDan Built a $120M Empire From Nothing

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Dr. Daniel McKorley started as a street boy and messenger who couldn't afford university. Today his McDan Group employs 7,000…

Tems at the launch of her Leading Vibe Initiative in Lagos August 2025
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Tems Takes Leading Vibe Initiative to South Africa

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Grammy winning Nigerian artist Tems is bringing her Leading Vibe Initiative to South Africa on March 21, marking the programme's…

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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…

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Safaricom FY2026: record KSh80bn dividend, profit up 67%

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

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South Africa unemployment hits 32.7% as 345,000 jobs lost

South Africa's unemployment rate rose to 32.7% in Q1 2026 from 31.4% in Q4 2025…

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Dangote picks Mombasa for $17bn East Africa refinery

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