Diaspora Markets

Coverage of Black economic activity across the African diaspora, including business, trade, capital, culture, technology, and global opportunity.

Africa Solar Manufacturing Grows, but China Still Controls the Supply Chain

Africa is producing more solar equipment, but much of the higher-value technology and component supply still comes from China. The…

4 weeks ago

De Beers Sale Tests Africa’s Ownership of the Diamond Value Chain

Anglo American’s De Beers sale is more than a corporate deal. It could determine whether African diamond-producing states gain more…

2 months ago

South Africa May Drive Out Migrant Workers—and Weaken the Economy It Claims to Protect

Anti-migrant campaigns are framing African workers and entrepreneurs as economic threats. Economists warn the backlash could reduce labor supply, disrupt…

2 months ago

Zimbabwe Wants Roads and Rail. China Wants Mineral-Backed Repayment. Who Owns the Upside?

Zimbabwe is exploring a deal that could use future mineral revenue to finance transport infrastructure. The opportunity is faster development.…

2 months ago

IMF Moves Financing as Middle East Disruption Threatens African Food Costs

The IMF is increasing support for four African countries as Middle East disruption threatens fertilizer supplies, farm costs, food prices,…

2 months ago

The World Cup Is Selling African and Haitian National Pride While Many Fans Are Barred From Attending

U.S. entry rules allow players, coaches and essential personnel to participate while many ordinary supporters remain outside the tournament economy.…

3 months ago

Reparations Now Have a Global Blueprint. The Next Test Is Whether Money and Assets Move.

A new 18-point framework connects reparatory justice to compensation, sovereign debt, cultural-property restitution and international coordination. The central question is…

3 months ago

Talent Is Global. Wealth Access Is Not.

A viral post from a UI/UX designer captures a bigger economic reality: skill alone does not determine income. Geography, currency,…

3 months ago

Kenya’s Ebola Quarantine Fight Reveals the Economics of Outsourced Risk

A proposed U.S. quarantine site in Kenya raised a bigger question than public health logistics: who gets to move risk,…

3 months ago

Usain Bolt Files Application To Trademark “To Di World” Pose – YARDHYPE

[ad_1] Retired Jamaican sprinter turned music producer, Usain St. Leo Bolt, has filed an application in the US Patent and…

4 years ago

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