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Forbes

Also known as: Trevino Forbes

2021-12-172026-08-03

What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. August 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Forbes reported on its 2024 global rich list that every billionaire under 30 inherited their fortune.

    Source

    And on Forbes' 2024 global rich list, every billionaire under 30 inherited their fortune.

    The Myth of the Level Playing Field
  3. March 2026
  4. The Namibian

    Forbes recognized Taimi Nuuyango for her content-sharing skills

    Source

    "The most significant moment of my journey so far came when I received recognition from Forbes, a milestone that has shifted my perspective on what it means to be a content creator," she says.

    From beauty tips to Forbes summit success
  5. February 2026
  6. The Namibian

    Forbes said politics has increasingly become a means to accumulate wealth and secure positions

    Source

    Speaking at the party's national executive committee meeting in Windhoek on Saturday, IPC vice president Trevino Forbes said politics has increasingly become a means to accumulate wealth and secure positions.

    IPC's Forbes, Black warn oil could fuel ‘political self-enrichment'
  7. January 2026
  8. The Namibian

    Forbes cited in a 2024 study the average New Year's resolution lasts only 3.74 months

    Source

    Unfortunately, New Year's resolutions tend to be doomed from the start, with a 2024 Forbes study citing that the average New Year's resolution lasts only 3.74 months.

    The New Year’s Resolutions You Need to Keep: Insurance Musts For 2026
  9. May 2025
  10. The Namibian

    Forbes handed over town's budget to town council management committee chairperson

    Source

    BUDGET DONE … Walvis Bay mayor Trevino Forbes hands over the town's budget to town council management committee chairperson Richard Hoaeb.

    Walvis Bay prioritises road repairs in budget
  11. February 2025
  12. The Namibian

    Walvis Bay mayor Trevino Forbes sent a message of condolence to the family of the late Namibian founding president, Sam Nujoma

    Source

    Walvis Bay mayor Trevino Forbes sent a message of condolence to the family of the late Namibian founding president, Sam Nujoma, on behalf of Walvis Bay residents on Sunday.

    Walvis Bay mayor praises late Namibian founding president for excellent leadership
  13. The Namibian

    Forbes praised for Nujoma's tireless dedication and visionary leadership

    Source

    Forbes said the late president's tireless dedication and visionary leadership that led to the birth of a free Namibia makes Namibia a proud nation among others in the world.

    Walvis Bay mayor praises late Namibian founding president for excellent leadership
  14. September 2024
  15. The Namibian

    An editor at Forbes stated 'tapestry' is commonly used when AI writes drafts

    Source

    As one editor told Forbes, "tapestry" is a particularly common offending term in cases where AI was used to write a draft: "I no longer believe there's a way to innocently use the word 'tapestry' in an essay; if the word 'tapestry' appears, it was generated by ChatGPT."

    ChatGPT is changing the way we write
  16. August 2024
  17. The Namibian

    Forbes reported that more than 100 of 400 billionaires on its list are Jewish

    Source

    More than 100 of the 400 billionaires on Forbes' list of the wealthiest people in America are Jewish, and six of the 20 leading venture capital funds in the US belong to Jews, according to Forbes.

    Success: Tips for Men
  18. July 2024
  19. The Namibian

    Walvis Bay mayor Trevino Forbes supported the event

    Source

    The event was attended by school pupils and tertiary students and was supported by Erongo regional governor Neville Andre, Walvis Bay mayor Trevino Forbes, Walvis Bay urban councillors and pan-African female youth leader Ester Simon.

    Walvis Bay youth empowered in civic education
Opinion

Family wealth and privilege shape economic outcomes

The News

An analysis of wealth inequality argues that inheritance and family background account for roughly a third to almost half of wealth differences in advanced economies, and that new billionaires often inherit more than they create.

21 hours ago · The Namibian

Yesterday

  1. Family wealth and privilege shape economic outcomes

    An analysis of wealth inequality argues that inheritance and family background account for roughly a third to almost half of wealth differences in advanced economies, and that new billionaires often inherit more than they create.

    21 hours ago · The Namibian

Tuesday 31 March

  1. Namibian content creator represents country at Forbes Africa summit

    Taimi Nuuyango, a 26-year-old Namibian content creator who began filming beauty tips during Covid-19 lockdown, became the first Namibian content creator to represent the country at the Forbes Africa Leading Women Summit in Johannesburg. She credits consistency and strategy with achieving the recognition, which she says provides visibility for Namibia's media industry and opens doors for future local creators.

    31 March 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 22 February

  1. IPC warns oil wealth risks fueling political self-enrichment in Namibia

    The Independent Patriots for Change have cautioned that Namibia's oil discoveries could become an avenue for political self-enrichment if leaders prioritize personal gain over public service. IPC leaders expressed concern that the ruling party's move to place the oil sector under the Office of the Presidency could lead to corruption, noting that oil has historically become a curse in Africa.

    22 February 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 27 January

  1. Review insurance policies annually to match current needs

    The Namibian publishes a guide encouraging Namibians to conduct a thorough review of their insurance policies at the start of each year, including vehicle, home building, and contents cover, to ensure adequate protection aligned with life changes and potentially save on premiums.

    27 January 2026 · The Namibian

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