Forbes magazine give us the worlds richest people in 2008

It has been reported that Microsoft founder Bill Gates is no longer the world’s richest man.

The richest man is now Warren Buffet who is 77 who is an investment guru whose firms include Fruit of the Loom and ice cream maker Dairy Queen, is worth £31billion.

The second richest was man was Mexican telecoms tycoon Carlos Slim who is 68 with £30billion.

Bill Gates who is 52 who has been richest man since 1995, was said to have £29billion.

The youngest billionaire was Mark Zuckerberg who is 23 he created social networking site Facebook and I must say I am on Facebook everyday what a great idea he had.

source

CLICK HERE to keep updated with the latest news, share a comment or problems with products and services. Follow us on twitter or read more news.