The Forbes Best of Africa Awards 2024 celebrated the work of the leading change-makers and advocates whose individual efforts contribute to the growth of the African continent.

With digital warfare no longer theoretical or isolated, the urgency for enhanced defensive strategies and systems has reached a critical point. The cyber threat landscape is experiencing significant intensification from foreign adversaries— posing risks to national security, critical infrastructure and economic stability.

ThreatLocker CEO Danny Jenkins discusses how a Zero Trust approach to cybersecurity is the best solution to combat ransomware and other cybersecurity attacks in the healthcare industry as the sector undergoes unprecedented threats.

Oct/Nov 2024 Issue of Forbes

An interview with ThreatLocker CEO Danny Jenkins on how the ThreatLocker platform empowers companies to advance their cyber maturity in a security environment that has been dramatically reshaped by AI.

Apr/May 2024 Issue of Forbes

Frisco, Texas, aims to become the Venture Capital Capitol of the Central U.S. by 2040 and draws top talent and leading corporations with its enterprise-friendly policies and high quality of life

Apr/May 2024 Issue of Forbes

Colorado is becoming a semiconductor industry stronghold, thanks to a thriving ecosystem across the value chain and unique state-led initiatives that bolster the industry of the future.

Apr/May 2024 Issue of Forbes

The company’s portfolio renewal is reshaping the technology landscape of imaging, printing, industrial and medical fields.

Oct/Nov 2023 Issue of Forbes

World-renowned Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Richard Berger enables his patient with double knee replacements to continue his charity runs from Memphis to Peoria to support families with children in St Jude.

Oct/Nov 2023 Issue of Forbes

Projects with the ultimate intention of reducing carbon emissions are not only a hot investment, but they will also be critical as we move toward 2030 carbon goals. This section will give you some ideas for action.

Oct/Nov 2023 Issue of Forbes

A modernized electric grid is the backbone of the nation's infrastructure and economy. Moving forward the grid will not only have to reliably handle increased demand but will have to be able to integrate renewable energy.

Oct/Nov 2023 Issue of Forbes

Frisco, TX is one of the fastest-growing markets in the US and a magnet for innovative companies. Location and quality of life are two of many key factors.

Sep/Oct 2023 Issue of Forbes

The Forbes Best of Africa Awards 2023 celebrated the work of the leading change-makers and advocates whose individual efforts contribute to the growth of the African continent.

Sep/Oct 2023 Issue of Forbes

The region has enormous potential for trade, investment and economic growth, Tshisekedi said. “As a united community with 16 member states, with a combined GDP of about US$720 billion, and a combined population of over 360 million people, of which 74.6 are youths, we have a huge market for investment and economic development."  In his role as chair, Tshisekedi has called on the region to remain united against threats to peace and security which threaten SADC’s efforts for integration, development and prosperity.

Sep/Oct 2023 Issue of Forbes

A key player in the telecom industry, Vodacom Congo is connecting the unconnected across the Democratic Republic of Congo. To date, its 2G coverage covers 58% percent of the national territory whilst its 3G coverage stands at 38% of national territory.

Jul/Aug 2023 Issue of Forbes

Kinshasa-based Sofibanque, a commercial bank, is playing an important role in financing projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). With a balance sheet of more than USD 1.1 billion, Sofibanque has become the fourth largest banking institution in the DRC.

The Canon brand raises its medical technology profile in the U.S., industrial printing prowess in Europe and semiconductor lithography system production capacity in Japan.

The story of the Sassoon family began in the 11th century. Today, it s story continues in the business and charitable work of heir David Sassoon. Known as the “Rothschilds of the East” due to the immense wealth they accumulated in finance and trade, the Sassoon family is of Baghdadi Jewish descent.

President Félix Tshisekedi sees great promise in the Democratic Republic of Congo. “The DRC of the future is a country located in the heart of Africa that is fulfilling its vocation as a regional, continental and global economic power,” he says. He envisions a country that provides its population the benefits of mineral wealth and natural resources, where young men and women can develop their potential toward the best Democratic Republic of Congo.

Oct/Nov 2022 Issue of Forbes

Achieving net zero is the balance between carbon emissions produced by transportation, manufacturing, agriculture, energy production, etc., with the amount of emissions removed from the earth's atmosphere. This special section explains in simple terms how to get to net zero.

Oct/Nov 2022 Issue of Forbes

Forty years ago Leadership Education For Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (LEAP) began with a simple yet powerful idea: if API communities were to realize their full potential and foster robust participation in this increasingly globalized world, their communities would have to produce leaders who could advocate and speak on their behalf.

Aug/Sep 2022 Issue of Forbes

Northrop Grumman has given the brightest female minds the opportunity to reach for the stars. A shining example of this is Amy Lo, deputy space vehicle director for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope that is currently sending fantastic images back to earth. Northrop Grumman has allowed the brightest and most creative women to achieve great things for generations.

Aug/Sep 2022 Issue of Forbes

Silicon Valley tech companies have pledged to make their workforces more diverse. Palo Alto networks has led the charge enabling women technologists to innovate to make the world safer each day as the cyber threat landscape grows.

His consultation work serves existing companies looking to relocate to Dubai, as well as entrepreneurial ventures in search of suit- able investment opportunities. “Because I have met and worked with every type of person – from politicians to artists – I have the expertise to build bridges between continents,” Haimami says. “No matter who I am sitting with at a table, I bring an under- standing and what I call an ‘overstanding’. The Midas Touch Group works closely with government agencies, law firms, auditors and financial advisors who seek expert counsel on corporate structuring matters. Led by Haimami’s example of persistence and “no limits” dedication to clients’ success, the firm offers professional advice on cost-effective business startups, acquisitions, corporate restructuring and planning to avoid potential obstacles.

Aug/Sep 2022 Issue of Forbes

A large STEM workforce combined with dynamic entrepreneurism, a spirit of equity and inclusion, access to venture capital, top-tier research institutions and a fantastic quality of life make Colorado a great place to innovate.

Aug/Sep 2022 Issue of Forbes

It is equity that drives Pfizer's commitment to furthering the advancement of women in healthcare. The net result is innovative solutions that that address global healthcare issues.

Jun/Jul 2022 Issue of Forbes

Under the leadership of President/CEO Nicole Elam, minority banks are pursuing innovation, leveraging technology, cultivating partnerships and courting younger customers to be well-positioned to grow and expand.

Aug/Sep 2022 Issue of Forbes

This special section coincides with Hispanic Heritage Month. See exclusive interviews with Latino executives and board members at the largest companies in the US and what’s in store for the future of Hispanic Inclusion in America.

Apr/May 2022 Issue of Forbes

A surge of economic growth for Antigua and Barbuda is getting an assist from the islands cup open (ISCO).

In 2022 Ohio landed the Intel megaproject, creating tens of thousands of jobs and $20 billion in capital investment,” J.P. Nauseef says. Nauseef is president and CEO of JobsOhio, a state-authorized private development corporation that’s making big strides in driving job creation in the Buckeye State. “The state has been preparing for this so-called ‘Silicon Heartland’ project for 11 years.

Produced in partnership with The Water Council, this special section highlights companies with great water stewardship practices and what you can today to be a better steward of this precious resource.

A company-wide realignment reduces redundancies, cuts costs, creates high-margin products, and leverages new competitive strengths.

Feb/Mar 2022 Issue of Forbes

Black CEOs and C-suite officers speak out on diversity. This is an executive summary of a report commissioned by The ELC by diversity and identity scholar Professor Stephanie J. Creary of The Warton School. It presents a framework and roadmap from the perspectives of 17 current and former Black CEOs and senior executives who have been doing this work for years often in addition to other roles and without broad-based support from their organizations or industries.

Feb/Mar 2022 Issue of Forbes

When Felix Tshisekedi became president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, he pledged reforms to public finance and political governance. Recent positive activity on these fronts demonstrates his commitment to achieving a better Congo.

Oct/Nov 2021 Issue of Forbes

Nowadays, attention spans are short, so finding professionals who are not only great at what they do, but can do it for a decade (or longer?). Now, that’s legendary. Excellence like this takes diligence, a commitment to clients, a knowledge of the market and a knack for making things happen.

Oct/Nov 2021 Issue of Forbes

For the past 35 years, since the first gathering of 19 Black corporate Executives (18 men and one women) in 1986, The ELC has been at the forefront of advocating for Black leadership, having evolved from a networking community into a development community for Black professionals at the mid-management level, C-suite level and board level. Today, The ELC is a pre-eminent membership organization comprising more than 800 current and former Black CEOs, senior executives and board directors representing the top 1000/Global 500 companies, and entrepreneurs at major firms.

Oct/Nov 2021 Issue of Forbes

The verdict creates a new benchmark for catastrophic personal injury cases, bringing the court into the modern era. In 2013, Mark Perez was constructing a booth at Live Nation’s Jones Beach Theater in Long Island when a forklift suddenly crashed into the bottom of the structure. Mark was violently thrown from the booth, suffering a traumatic brain injury and multiple skull fractures in the process. He has undergone several surgeries and will require medical care for the rest of his life.

Oct/Nov 2021 Issue of Forbes

Produced in partnership with the Maryland Marketing Partnership, this custom section highlights the unique assets, companies and institutions that make Maryland an ideal location for business development, expansion, entrepreneurship and innovation.

Aug/Sep 2021 Issue of Forbes

Hispanics are projected to reach 20% of the population in just a few years – they are 60 million strong already – with a buying power that exceeds $3 trillion. The total US minority population is projected to be over 40% by 2025, and over 50% by 2045, with Hispanics representing the largest and fastest-growing component.

Aug/Sep 2021 Issue of Forbes

Recently named president and CEO of the National Bankers Association (NBA), Nicole Elam believes the timing is right for Black banks to eliminate the racial wealth gap. “You can’t close the racial wealth gap without Black banks,” says Elam. “These institutions help people build wealth by providing mortgages, small business loans and financial services in Black and Brown communities when others won’t.”

Aug/Sep 2021 Issue of Forbes

Paul Adefarasin is a Christian Minister, Author, Coach, Philanthropist, Motivator, Speaker, and Television Broadcaster of ‘Something Is About To Happen’, which airs in millions of homes across Africa and Europe for over 20 years. He is also the convener of “The Experience” -the largest musical event in Africa, and Founder and Metropolitan Senior Pastor of the burgeoning House On The Rock, a multiracial, multi-tribal and multifaceted Church with several daughter Churches and ministries across Africa and Europe. Paul is a trained architect, and Founder and President of The Rock Foundation, a charity that undertakes significant social responsibility initiatives across the education, healthcare, prison welfare and reform space alongside empowerment, to mention a few.

Aug/Sep 2021 Issue of Forbes

When the Royal Moroccan Federation of Mixed Martial Arts (FRMSCLM) became the first official MMA organization in Morocco, the future of sports in Africa became even more exciting. Supported by the country’s king and its sports ministry, and promoted by high-profile sports figures, MMA activities are opening doors for Morocco’s youth, sports fans and entrepreneurs.

Jun/Jul 2021 Issue of Forbes

As The ELC celebrates its 35th Anniversary, it welcomes its new President and CEO, Michael C. Hyter. Forbes CEO Mike Federle reached out to learn more about Mr. Hyter and The ELC.

May/Jun 2021 Issue of Forbes

Christopher Jaszczcynski’s YouTube videos routinely get over 100,000 views multiple times a day advising on cryptocurrency and investing trends.

Apr/May 2021 Issue of Forbes

Marc Deschenaux is a world-renown expert in High Finance from corporate finance to Initial Public Offerings (IPO’s) going through private offerings. He raised private and public, equity and debt, for companies internationally. Deschenaux also financed various types of operations, from import/export transactions to Real Estate Investment Trusts and organized government loans. His specialization is corporate generalist legal and financial advisor with strong financing expertise and experience. He provides preemptive legal support in French, Italian, English or German.

Apr/May 2021 Issue of Forbes

Congolese pro-democracy activist and human rights defender Carbone Beni is working to engage more young people in shaping the political future of the Democratic Republic of Congo.  In February 2021, Beni launched via video a platform called “Nothing as Before,” calling on Congolese youth to stand up and work together for positive changes in the DRC.

Feb/Mar 2021 Issue of Forbes

Last year should have been a banner year for Japan, with the Tokyo Olympic Games set to follow the country's successful hosting of Asia's first Rugby World Cup and the enthronement of its new emperor in 2019. While the pandemic did force the postponement of the prestigious sporting competition amid a slumping global economy, Japan is poised to make up for lost time in 2021.

Feb/Mar 2021 Issue of Forbes

Biology students at the University of Kinshasa (UNIKIN) see great potential in the biodiverse Bombo-Lumene National Park and its further development as an ecotourism destination. Their calls for investment in the park align with President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo’s focus on environmental issues, especially reforestation.

Jan/Feb 2021 Issue of Forbes

As the global economy begins to emerge from the depths of the pan­demic, real estate markets across Asia-Pacific are poised for a strong recovery in 2021. In particular, the expected easing of border and travel restrictions this year should see investors return to key growth markets such as Hong Kong, Singapore and Sydney.

Dec/Jan 2021 Issue of Forbes

Truist Financial Corp., a bank holding company created by the December 2019 merger of BB&T and SunTrust banks, has earned a spot on the Forbes 2020 list of America’s Best Employers For Women. The honor stems from Truist’s ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as the creation of an engaging environment where all teammates—how Truist refers to employees—can thrive, even in the midst of a global pandemic and an ongoing merger.