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.
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…
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…
