The second largest economy is investing vastly in the African continent.

(Money Control) — Walmart, the world’s largest retailer by sales, has offered USD 2.4bn for a majority stake in the South African company Massmart, as it looks to enter the fast-growing African consumer market. Massmart is the third-biggest retailer in South Africa, with 288 stores including outlets in 13 other African countries. Walmart revealed its […]

(PRNewswire) — As the British Prime Minister and U.S. President broker Chinese and Asian investment deals, Africa is the latest emerging economy to attract Anglo-American attention with the announcement of a landmark joint venture that promises to deliver economic growth across the African continent. British-born Ashish Thakkar of Mara Group and Quintin E. Primo III […]

Africa's potential promises recovery from impoverished realities--how you can help.

by Charing Ball Several years ago, I took a stroll down the streets of Salvador Bahia, Brazil looking for a bite to eat.  It had been a long day sight-seeing with my African-American tour group and we were given the evening free to do some exploring of our own.  As I walked the cobblestone streets […]

Black entrepreneurs should consider taking advantage of international ventures which hold the promise of higher returns.

From Tunis to Nairobi, these locales offer lucrative opportunities for investors.