richard branson
Richard Branson’s Space Flight Was Actually A Bit Of A Disaster
03 Sep 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
It looks like Virgin Galactic was more concerned with making sure that Branson would be the first billionaire in space than it was about properly implementing safety protocols.
Virgin Reckons These ‘Passenger Pods’ Are The Future Of Travel [Video]
27 Aug 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Richard Branson’s Virgin is claiming to set the standard for 21st-century travel with ‘passenger pods’ that can go at speeds in excess of 1 000 kilometres per hour from one major city to the next.
Everything There Is To Know About Richard Branson’s Necker Island
04 Aug 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Richard Branson’s Necker Island has had a few hard knocks over the years, with hurricanes and pandemics keeping guests at bay.
Bezos And Branson Lose Astronaut Status
26 Jul 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
The US’s Federal Aviation Administration tightened the requirements for being awarded “astronaut” status, and it seems Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos don’t make the cut.
Seems Like Ashton Kutcher Regrets Flogging His Space Ticket
15 Jul 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Ashton Kutcher sold his ticket to space onboard Richard Branson’s rocketship because his wife, Mila Kunis, said she didn’t think that it was a “smart family decision”.
Bezos In Space: The Rocket, His Travel Buddies, And A Not-So-Subtle Dig At Branson
14 Jul 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
As promised, Jeff Bezos is following Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic flight to space with a date set for next Tuesday, alongside a rather diverse crew.
The ‘Billionaire Space Race’ Is Going To Get Wild
13 Jul 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Three of the world’s wealthiest people are trying to top each other with the most ambitious private space expeditions.
Richard Branson In Space [Videos]
12 Jul 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Travelling alongside a crew of five, Branson went just a little over 80 kilometres above Earth, reached suborbital space for a few seconds, and bested his billionaire rivals.
Friday Morning Spice
02 Jul 2021 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Branson to pip Bezos to space. SA tourism’s dire future. Ghislaine wants Cosby vibe. Amber Heard’s baby. James Franco settles big abuse bill.
Is Richard Branson Making A Last-Gasp Attempt To Beat Bezos Into Space?
10 Jun 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
On July 20, Jeff Bezos will head to space aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket. It’s rumoured rival Richard Branson might try and beat him to the post.
Richard Branson Had A Few Missteps On His Journey To Multibillionaire
08 Jun 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Richard Branson might be worth in excess of $5 billion, but his budding business career didn’t get off to the greatest of starts.
Branson’s Other Caribbean Island Is Now Open For Business
08 Apr 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Richard Branson has opened his second island to the public, just four kilometres away from the famous Necker Island.
Richard Branson Reckons You Should Read This Book ASAP
02 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Richard Branson is a notoriously voracious reader who believes that one book, with a strong South African connection, is what we need to get through the pandemic.
“Three Times Faster Than The Speed Of Sound” – Virgin Galactic Reveals New Supersonic Jet [Video]
04 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Virgin Galactic isn’t only trying to take tourists to space, because it also wants to transport people across the planet at breakneck speeds.
Take A Look Inside Virgin Galactic’s Spaceship Cabin [Videos]
29 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
For the first time, Virgin Galactic is showing off the inside of SpaceShipTwo, a crew cabin for up to six passengers and two pilots that could make space tourism history.
Richard Branson’s Plans To Save His Virgin Empire Are Working
08 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Richard Branson wasn’t immune to the economic devastation brought on by the pandemic, but it looks like he’s turning things around.
How Much Richard Branson’s Caribbean Hideaway Is Really Worth
22 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In the late 1970s, Branson bought Necker Island for £180 000. It’s turned out to be a pretty shrewd investment over time.
Inside Richard Branson’s Adults-Only Cruise Ship [Video]
24 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Richard Branson promised a luxury cruise where you could party like a rockstar, and he has delivered.
Richard Branson’s New SA Project Off To Rough Start After This Tweet
13 Nov 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The good news is that Richard has opened a Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship in South Africa, although he came under fire during the announcement.
Richard Branson Reckons It’s Easier To Start A Business These Days
28 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Richard Branson talks about what it took to start his business in the 1970s, and why he thinks it would have been easier today.
Potential Space Traveller Richard Branson’s Simple Tip For Improving Productivity
27 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
When he’s not running a multi-billion dollar empire, Richard Branson believes his productivity can be boiled down to a simple lifestyle choice.
The Branson-Owned Island You Definitely Haven’t Heard Of [Images]
12 Mar 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
By now, chances are you’ve heard about Richard Branson’s Necker Island, located in the British Virgin Islands. Turns out he also owns this gem.
Branson’s Necker Island Is Open Again – Check Out The Latest Pics
22 Nov 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Last September, the British Virgin Islands were torn apart, and Branson’s Necker Island took a particularly bad beating. Now it’s open for business once more.
Branson Steps In And Tells Elon What His Problem Is
12 Oct 2018 by Carrie / 2 Comments
Sir Richard Branson has weighed in on Elon’s frenetic lifestyle, with some sage advice from one billionaire to another.
Virgin Galactic’s Spaceplane Just Went Over Halfway To Space
27 Jul 2018 by Reinhardt / No Comments
Another successful test flight means that passengers could soon be visiting space, and it’s sooner than you think.
Tuesday Morning Spice
28 Nov 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
Branson accused of motorboating. Dam levels latest. Trump’s Pocahontas joke flops. Zim cabinet appointed. M&G for sale. DStv under fire. Allister Coetzee on his future. Meghan Markle’s genealogy. Clegg’s final K’Bosch concert.
That Time Richard Branson Got Smashed And Made Moves On Jenson Button’s Girlfriend
20 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Before a Grand Prix race back in 2009, a very inebriated Richard Branson disturbed Jenson Button and his girlfriend. Here’s the full story.
Elaborate Con To Get $5 Million Out Of Richard Branson
19 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
After a fellow businessman was successfully swindled out of $2 million, Branson is calling on his network to assist in locating the criminals targeting the rich.
“Condescending Swine” – The Daily Mail Just Published A Serious Hit Piece On Richard Branson
11 Oct 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Richard Branson leads a charmed life, but that doesn’t mean he is universally popular. According to this chap, he’s “a prize specimen of that genus Bastardus”.
Please Enjoy The Bitchy Letter Trump Wrote To Richard Branson Back In 2004
10 Oct 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
He may be the world’s most powerful man, but there’s no doubting that Donald is a snowflake when it comes to his ego. Get a load of this winner from 2004.
2oceansvibe Partners
-
