Diaspora Deskby Black Executive Journal

281 stories in the last 24 hours · 122 approved outlets · updated Oct 5 · 20:20 UTC

Live wire: African, Caribbean and Black diaspora business

Deals, markets, capital and policy across Africa, the Caribbean and the global Black diaspora, gathered around the clock from outlets approved by Black Executive Journal editors.

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  1. Business Daily Africa Regional

    In Kenya’s connected economy, risk doesn’t stop at a firm’s door

    KenyaEconomy & growth

  2. Lusaka Times Regional

    President Hichilema highlights Lobito corridor’s role in accelerating AfCFTA

    ZambiaAngolaDR CongoTrade

  3. Lusaka Times Regional

    Musokotwane reiterates significance of Lobito Corridor in fostering productivity

    ZambiaTradeEconomy & growth

  4. Moneyweb Regional

    More panic buying looms as record fuel prices set to kick in

    Energy & mining

  5. Business Daily Africa Regional

    Banks expect borrowing costs to fall on unchanged CBK benchmark rate

    Sovereign & debtBanking & fintech

  6. Lusaka Times Regional

    Climate expert calls for groundwater management education

    Energy & miningAgriculture

  7. Nairametrics Regional

    NGX slips 0.06% as Nestlé, insurers drag market lower

    NigeriaIPO & listingsMarkets

  8. Business Daily Africa Regional

    Inside Sh15bn IPO pay for Quickmart owners

    IPO & listings

  9. Business Insider Africa Regional

    Africa’s richest refinery's $1.6 billion IPO opens to Kenyan investors as Dangote expands East Africa push

    KenyaIPO & listingsEnergy & mining

  10. Lusaka Times Regional

    Government highlights importance of traditional ceremonies

    Markets

  11. Premium Times Regional

    NPFL: Inter Lagos hit with ₦5 million fine, three-point deduction over officials’ assault

    Nigeria

  12. AllAfrica Regional

    Africa: Aliko Dangote Says Industrialisation Key to Creating Jobs for Africa's Youth

    KenyaEconomy & growth

  13. Business Daily Africa Regional

    Ndegwas buy back ICEA Insurance stake for Sh8.5bn

    Banking & fintech

  14. The Star Kenya Regional

    Kenyans cleared to buy Dangote Refinery shares

    Energy & mining

  15. BusinessDay Regional

    Amaanah targets SME funding gap with non-interest asset financing

    Economy & growth

  16. Punch Regional

    Ogoni cleanup: Reps summon HYPREP over N400bn audit report

  17. Punch Regional

    Police pension fund weighs Dangote Refinery investment

    NigeriaEnergy & miningEconomy & growth

  18. BusinessDay Regional

    Reps order FCE Okene to refund N305m over audit infractions

  19. Nairametrics Regional

    Kenya clears Dangote Refinery GDRs, opening IPO access to local investors

    KenyaIPO & listingsEnergy & mining

  20. Business Daily Africa Regional

    Family Bank taps Sh1.3bn from AfDB to finance trade

    DFIs & development financeBanking & fintech

  21. Daily Maverick Regional

    OFF THE HOOK: R191m corruption case against ex-police chief Phahlane is withdrawn as Idac undergoes ‘reset’

  22. Daily Maverick Regional

    AFTER THE BELL: RAF crisis offers an opportunity to hit the brakes and fix a broken system

    Markets

  23. Black Enterprise Diaspora press

    ‘Mule Train,’ ATL’s New Black-Owned Restaurant, Bets On Southern Hospitality

    Black AmericaBlack business

  24. Punch Regional

    Kwara rewards teachers with N120m, plans Dangote shares

    Energy & mining

  25. Nairametrics Regional

    Top 10 African countries with the highest petrol prices in September

    Energy & mining

  26. BusinessDay SA Regional

    FNB collective home loans top R1bn as Gauteng leads demand

    Economy & growth

  27. BusinessDay SA Regional

    More pain at the pumps as petrol price breaches R30

    Energy & mining

  28. BusinessDay SA Regional

    BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso says public sector struggling to spend infrastructure budget

    Real estate & infrastructure

  29. BusinessDay SA Regional

    Saudi Aramco CEO warns oil stocks may take 2 years to refill

    MarketsEnergy & mining

  30. BusinessDay SA Regional

    Ramaphosa’s Ankole heifer sets SA record at R6.4m

  31. Bloomberg Global

    2026 Investor’s Guide to Africa

    Economy & growth

  32. Bloomberg Global

    South Africa Gasoline Prices Head to Record High After Oil Shock

    South AfricaEnergy & mining

  33. Bloomberg Global

    Africa’s Investment Focus on Minerals & Data Centers

    Energy & miningReal estate & infrastructure

  34. Bloomberg Global

    Uganda Shilling Weakens to Record Low as Dollar Demand Persists

    UgandaCentral banks & FXEconomy & growth

  35. Reuters Global

    EXCLUSIVE: Niger or Nigeria? India probes soybean imports over suspected tax evasion, sources say

    NigeriaNigerTrade

  36. BusinessDay SA Regional

    Who deleted air traffic body’s revenue records? The AG wants to know

    Markets

  37. Business Daily Africa Regional

    M-Pesa, Airtel Money must report all mobile cash theft to CBK

    Banking & fintech

  38. Business Daily Africa Regional

    Too close for comfort: Kenyan banks and their high State debt appetite

    KenyaSovereign & debtBanking & fintech

  39. The Star Kenya Regional

    Inflation highlights [September 2026]

    Central banks & FX

  40. The Star Kenya Regional

    Wahome: Lamu refinery project is on state land, squatters in court ‘planted by enemies’ won’t stop it

    Energy & mining

  41. The Star Kenya Regional

    Kenyan business activity rebounds as demand offsets rising costs

    KenyaEconomy & growth

  42. The Star Kenya Regional

    World Bank: Corruption, red tape raise cost of doing business in Kenya

    KenyaDFIs & development financeBanking & fintech

  43. The Star Kenya Regional

    MUGA: The self-sabotaging hypocrisies of international investors

    Economy & growth

  44. B&FT Online Regional

    NLA presents GH¢10m dividend to Consolidated Fund

    Markets

  45. B&FT Online Regional

    VRA returns to profit with GH₵88m gain in 2025

    Markets

  46. B&FT Online Regional

    Banking & Finance

    Banking & fintech

  47. B&FT Online Regional

    President Mahama to open national conference on housing finance

    Real estate & infrastructure

  48. B&FT Online Regional

    Telecel concludes SME Month 2026 with Business Runway in Takoradi

    Economy & growth

  49. B&FT Online Regional

    Too close for comfort: Kenya's banks and their government debt habit

    KenyaSovereign & debtBanking & fintech

  50. B&FT Online Regional

    Celebrate the refinery, study the share: Questions every Dangote IPO investor should ask

    IPO & listingsEnergy & mining

  51. B&FT Online Regional

    Who owns the AI productivity dividend?

    Markets

  52. B&FT Online Regional

    Financial Security (FinSec) Series with Dr Philip Takyi: The layman’s version: IMF’ 2026 Article IV Consultation and Sixth Review (Ghana) – 4th series

    GhanaSovereign & debt

  53. BusinessDay SA Regional

    Paper-thin case: Itac rejects Mondi’s plea for higher tariffs

    Trade

  54. BusinessDay SA Regional

    Capitec Bank on it

    Banking & fintech

  55. BusinessDay SA Regional

    Corruption charges dropped in R191m SAPS blue lights case

  56. BusinessDay SA Regional

    Sappi, UPM continue to engage European regulator on €1.4bn paper JV

  57. BusinessDay SA Regional

    WATCH | Stock Picks

    Markets

  58. BusinessDay SA Regional

    Listing Of Additional Satrix Capped All Share Etf

    Markets

  59. BusinessDay SA Regional

    Bosch bullish about growing investment in SA

    Economy & growth

  60. BusinessDay SA Regional

    Structured investment profile substitution and partial redemption notice for flexible investment note - FNIB23

    Economy & growth