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Rafaela Pimenta represents some of football's biggest stars and just earned a spot on Forbes' prestigious '50 over 50' list. The Brazilian trailblazer is changing the game for women in sports and fighting for fairer treatment of players.
A physical development planner has proposed a science-based solution to stop recurring floods in Ghana's capital that destroy lives and property. The "50:50 rule" would require half of every building plot stay permeable to absorb rainwater naturally.
Nigeria's Imo State is marking half a century with a weeklong celebration that will honor 50 people who helped build the region. The February festivities include prizes, performances, and a new Hall of Fame.
Forbes has created a new way to rank billionaires that celebrates generosity instead of just wealth. The "True Net Worth" ranking rewards the ultra-rich for giving money away, not hoarding it.
Forbes just launched a groundbreaking ranking that measures billionaires not just by wealth, but by how much they give away. The new "True Net Worth" system reveals surprising heroes like MacKenzie Scott, who's donated over $26 billion since 2019.
Two Slovak archers over 50 just broke a world record that stood for three years, proving age is just a number in competitive sports. Jozef Bosansky and Petra Kocutova scored an incredible 1353 points together at the European championships.
Fitness trainers are proving that building muscle after 50 isn't just possible but thriving, with many clients achieving the best shape of their lives. The secret isn't working harder but working smarter with joint-friendly exercises and consistent movement.
New fitness guidance shows women over 50 can reverse age-related muscle loss with just three weekly strength sessions. The approach helps prevent disease while maintaining independence for years to come.
Women over 50 are starting businesses at record rates and outperforming younger entrepreneurs, but they still face double bias in funding and recognition. Their secret weapon? Decades of experience that younger founders simply haven't accumulated yet.
Rayhaan Survé earned a spot on Forbes Africa's 30 Under 30 list for empowering young people through entrepreneurship and innovation. His work includes a youth accelerator program helping high school students in Cape Town build their own businesses.
Rayhaan Survé just earned a spot on Forbes Africa's 30 Under 30 list for his work empowering young entrepreneurs across South Africa. His youth accelerator program is creating pathways for high school students to build businesses and transform their futures.
Just one year after their debut, Indonesian pop group No Na has landed on Forbes' prestigious 30 Under 30 Asia list. The quartet is bringing Indonesian culture to global stages with music that blends modern pop and traditional elements.
Anita Nel just won Forbes Woman Africa's Innovation Catalyst Award for turning university research into real businesses that create jobs and solve problems. At Stellenbosch University, she's built programs that have launched dozens of companies across the continent.
African farmers using solar-powered cold storage are earning 50% more per kilogram of produce while cutting spoilage from 50% down to just 2%. The technology is spreading across Kenya, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and South Africa, turning electricity into real economic opportunity.
When breast cancer struck at 50, she thought her active life was over. Two decades later, she's competing internationally and doing 50 push-ups in a row.
A new $50 billion program is bringing quality healthcare closer to home for rural Americans, helping small towns keep families and attract businesses. All 50 states received grants to modernize facilities, expand services, and strengthen the healthcare workforce.
Sam Ruthe, just 16, broke New Zealand's 44-year-old mile record three days after flying 50 hours from home. The time makes him the youngest runner ever to break 3:50 and the 11th-fastest miler in history.
The University of Calabar is preparing to welcome 50,000 student athletes from over 50 Nigerian universities for the country's biggest collegiate sports festival in November 2026. The event promises to unite young talent while leaving behind a lasting legacy of world-class sports facilities.
When Jarred Jackman plummeted 50 feet headfirst into Red Rocks sandstone, his shattered helmet and a determined rescue team turned a potentially fatal accident into a survival story. Seven hours and 10 rescuers later, the 50-year-old climber made it off the mountain alive.
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi just rewrote cricket history with the fastest half-century ever recorded in 50-over matches. The Indian phenom crushed 50 runs in just 11 balls, shattering a record that's stood for years.
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