Forbes — publisher of annual rankings of world's best employers, most valuable football clubs, and billionaires' net worth; referenced in Ghanaian business coverage.
… This wedding has made several international headlines, including Forbes. Soon after, His Royal Majesty King Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, led a major Akwasidae celebration in Washington, D.C., creating another powerful platform for Asante culture and Kente. …
… Built by Aliko Dangote, ranked as Africa’s richest man by Forbes, the Lagos refinery had cost more than $20 billion by the time it began operating in 2024. …
… The President Donald J Trump Bible, signed and embossed According to a list of the world’s richest people compiled by Forbes magazine, Trump has an estimated fortune of $6bn – up from $2.3bn in 2024. …
… In Forbes’ annual list, external, Real Madrid have been valued at $9.5bn (£7.06bn), up from £6.75bn (£5.02bn) a year ago, with Barcelona second at $7.5bn (£5.57bn) and Manchester United third at $7.2bn (£5.35bn). …
No Ghanaian firm appeared among 900 companies in Forbes' World's Best Employers 2026 rankings, though subsidiaries of South African, Nigerian and Egyptian firms operate in Ghana. South African firms dominated the African rankings, with Nedbank leading the continent at number 26 globally.
No Ghanaian firm appeared among 900 companies in Forbes' World's Best Employers 2026 rankings, though subsidiaries of South African, Nigerian and Egyptian firms operate in Ghana. South African firms dominated the African rankings, with Nedbank leading the continent at number 26 globally.
Following high-profile international events featuring Ghanaian Kente, including a wedding and an Asantehene celebration in Washington, D.C., global demand for the textile is rising. However, Bonwire weavers lack access to affordable yarn, modern workshops, and production infrastructure needed to meet large-volume international orders.
Amma Prempeh, a Ghanaian journalist and Kente Ambassador, has called for Ghana to move beyond celebrating kente's recent international visibility and invest in infrastructure to support growing demand. She argues that while high-profile events like an international wedding and a royal celebration in Washington have boosted kente's profile globally, the country's production capacity—particularly among weavers at Bonwire in the Ashanti Region—may not be sufficient for large international orders.
Dolly Parton turned down Elvis Presley's request to cover "I Will Always Love You" to retain publishing rights, which later earned her over $10m in royalties when Whitney Houston's 1992 cover sold 20 million copies globally. Forbes reports her entrepreneurial ventures—deals, companies, and investments—built her net worth to $450m.
The Brock Royal Family hosted this year's Osu Duku Walk, an annual celebration that drew crowds from across the region and promotes healthy lifestyle, networking among participants and families, and business connections. The family's founder announced that one of its subsidiary companies will sponsor the Osu Homowo Festival Celebration.
Nigeria's Dangote Group plans to finance a 700,000-barrel-per-day oil refinery in Kenya through internal cash flow, bonds, and an initial public offering. The refinery, to be built on Lamu island, is expected to take up to three years to build and would supply refined petroleum products to Kenya and neighbouring countries.
US President Donald Trump reported more than $1bn in cryptocurrency earnings in 2025, including $635m in royalties from a Trump meme coin and over $500m from World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency firm founded by his sons and children of his special envoy. The White House denied any conflict of interest.
US President Donald Trump reported more than $1bn in cryptocurrency income for 2025, including $635m in royalties from a Trump meme coin and over $500m from World Liberty Financial, a crypto firm founded by his sons. The White House denied any conflict of interest.
SpaceX raised a record $75 billion in its initial public offering on Thursday. Following the share sale, Elon Musk's net worth surpassed $1 trillion, making him the world's first trillionaire.
Forbes' annual list values Real Madrid as football's most valuable club at $9.5bn, with Barcelona second at $7.5bn and Manchester United third at $7.2bn. The Premier League has the most clubs in the top 30 with 11 sides.
SpaceX aims to reach 10,000 launches annually within five years, according to FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford, who met with SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell. The FAA said it would need to see improved reliability before approving such an expansion, as SpaceX conducted 170 launches in 2025 deploying about 2,500 satellites.
Jonathan Andic, 45, was arrested by Catalan police in connection with his father Isak Andic's death in December 2024. Isak, 71, died after falling from a ravine in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona while walking with his son; the case was initially treated as an accident but was reopened after investigators cited inconsistencies in Jonathan's testimony.
Doris Fisher, who co-founded the Gap retail chain with her husband Don in San Francisco in 1969, has died at 94. Fisher served as the company's merchandiser until 2003, establishing the brand's style and image, and was an advocate for the arts and education.
Doris Fisher, who co-founded the Gap retail chain with her husband Don in 1969 and served as its merchandiser until 2003, has died at age 94. The company, which now operates about 3,570 stores worldwide with annual sales of about $15bn, also includes Banana Republic, Old Navy and Athleta brands.