Forbes Africa – Providing information, ideas and technologies that change the world
Started by BC Forbes and Walter Drey in 1917, Forbes Africa is published as a fortnightly magazine. The original name of the magazine was Forbes: Devoted to Doers and Doings. Its current editor-in-chief is Steve Forbes and its CEO is Mike Perlis.
At the time, BC Forbes was a financial columnist for the Hearst papers, and Walter Drey was the General Manager of the Wall Street Magazine. While BC Forbes became editor-in-chief, Walter Drey became vice president of BC Forbes Publishing Company. Since then, the publisher has remained a family-owned company, based in New York City, where all of its major competitors also have their place.
Forbes is one of the few magazines that features original articles on a variety of topics including finance, investing, marketing, and industry. In addition to the above, Forbes Africa magazine also includes articles on technology, science, communications, and law.
Forbes is famous for its lists and rankings, including the lists of the richest Americans (Forbes 400); and rankings of the world’s top companies (Forbes Global 2000). One such list that was recently released is Forbes Africa magazine’s list of the 50 richest Africans in 2013; where Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote is ranked No. 1, with a net worth of $20 billion.
Forbes Africa’s mission is “To create value and empower people by accurately and passionately telling the business story of Africa First.” It is distributed in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya.
In addition to offering topics such as “The World’s Most Powerful People”, “Global High-Performers” and “The World’s Billionaires”, the magazine also features various topics from across the continent, adding relevant content, where needed, from partners In the USA. .
The magazine makes the connection from various patterns and explores beyond the obvious, to provide insights of a completely different kind. This serves to deliver sharp, insightful and engaging stories written by experts who use an African point of view to analyze global and national issues.
Forbes has become a media brand that documents all things interesting and promotes business, culture, innovation, leadership, politics, entertainment, and technology. Forbes’ distinguishing factor is its special access to all of the world’s most powerful people; who are revolutionary and influential in advancing industries worldwide.
Since 1917, Forbes magazine has provided world business leaders with useful insights into the world of business. One part of Forbes’ initiative is to put on its agenda, cover stories of famous people who are changing the world for the better: Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates, Christine Lagarde, Jack Dorsey and more.
Forbes has iconic status in the American media lexicon and huge success in both print and digital formats due to its broad editorial lens. The magazine has changed the way content is created, spread, read and shared through its unique platforms of print, digital and mobile products. The digital magazine Forbes Africa and all other Forbes e-magazines have experienced increased growth recently. Now it’s much easier to carry your digital copy of Forbes Africa instead of a paper magazine. The digital magazine remains accessible on your mobile device whenever and wherever you need it, providing you with interactive content on the go.
There are many options when it comes to mobile devices and their operating systems, including: iOS, Android, Windows, and Symbian; You also have the option of web and newsstand applications that are used to download and view the magazines are many. Most of the applications are free to download for the user, who only needs to pay for subscriptions to the magazines of their choice. Some of the apps are free to use for the publisher, who can then offer competitive prices to the user.
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