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Forbes

Forbes — publisher of annual rankings of world's best employers, most valuable football clubs, and billionaires' net worth; referenced in Ghanaian business coverage.

2026-05-052026-10-07

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Bedford said Shotwell told ​him “about the SpaceX five-year vision to get to 10,000 launches a year.” In a Forbes video interview that aired this week, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk noted that the company already has 10,000 satellites in orbit and eventually wants to launch 10,000 communi …

    SpaceX aims for 10,000 annual launches within five years, FAA says
  3. Joy Online

    … At the time of his death, Forbes estimated the businessman’s net worth to be $4.5bn (£3.6bn). …

    Son of Mango boss arrested over father’s fatal fall from cliff
  4. Joy Online

    … And she worked tirelessly to ensure that Gap Inc. always did more than sell clothes.” The company said Fisher was also a devoted advocate for the arts and education At the time of her death, Fisher had a net worth of $1.7bn, according to Forbes. …

    Gap co-founder Doris Fisher dies aged 94
  5. Joy Online

    … And she worked tirelessly to ensure that Gap Inc. always did more than sell clothes.” The company said Fisher was also a devoted advocate for the arts and education At the time of her death, Fisher had a net worth of $1.7bn, according to Forbes. …

    Gap co-founder Doris Fisher dies aged 94
Business

No Ghanaian firm ranks in Forbes world's best employers 2026

The News

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.

4 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 4 October

  1. No Ghanaian firm ranks in Forbes world's best employers 2026

    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.

    4 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Kente weaving faces production challenges amid global demand surge

    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.

    15 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 11 September

  1. Ghana must invest infrastructure for global kente demand

    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.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Dolly Parton's business acumen built $450m net worth

    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.

    27 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 16 August

  1. Brock Royal Family hosts annual Osu Duku Walk celebration

    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.

    16 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Dangote plans 700,000-barrel Kenya refinery with IPO

    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.

    8 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Trump earned over $1bn from crypto in 2025, disclosure shows

    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.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Trump earned over $1bn from crypto in 2025, financial report shows

    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.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 12 June

  1. SpaceX IPO raises $75 billion; Musk becomes trillionaire

    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.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 29 May

  1. Real Madrid valued at $9.5bn, tops Forbes football ranking

    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.

    29 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 21 May

  1. SpaceX targets 10,000 annual launches in five years

    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.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Son of Mango founder arrested in father's death investigation

    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.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Gap co-founder Doris Fisher dies at age 94

    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.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Gap co-founder Doris Fisher dies at 94

    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.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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