economic

Driving prosperity: How Black-owned businesses fueled recent economic growth

Editor's note: This report was updated on March 26, 2025, to reflect the accurate figures for the amount of revenue…

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The big economic impact of black-owned small businesses

February is Black History Month, honoring the legacy of Black Americans and their vast contributions to American society. African Americans…

3 weeks ago

GITEX Nigeria to spotlight Africa’s $1trn AI economic potential – Nigerian CommunicationWeek

GITEX Nigeria, described as West Africa’s largest technology, AI and startup event, is scheduled to hold in Abuja and Lagos…

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Inside the Black business boom that’s reshaping America’s economic landscape

In recent years, Black-owned businesses have grown at the fastest pace in over 30 years, marking a pivotal moment in the journey…

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How business leaders and civic partners in small and midsized U.S. cities can advance racial equity and inclusive economic growth

The Regional Inclusive Growth Network (RIGN) is a collaborative learning and action network designed to catalyze regional, cross-sector action to…

4 weeks ago

Kenya, Cameroon move to deepen trade, economic cooperation

Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Cameroon by deepening trade, investment and economic cooperation. Speaking when…

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Africa $10-$20 billion economic hit from ‘super’ El Niño

An impending "super" El Niño is likely to inflict a combined $10 billion to $20 billion hit on affected African…

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Africa’s biggest bank warns South Africa against restricting migration, citing Brexit’s economic damage

Standard Bank Group CEO Sim Tshabalala made the remarks at the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation Winter Seminar in Johannesburg, where…

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Kenya – EU Economic Partnership Agreement Implementation Strategy launched

Kenya has launched the Kenya–EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Implementation Strategy, a comprehensive 10-year roadmap designed to provide a clear…

2 months ago

Kenya Plans to Turn Highways Into Economic Corridors With New Roadside Station Rules

Thursday, July 02, 2026 • 2 min read Waiyaki Way in Nairobi. | Mjengo Hub AI Illustration. Proposed regulations would…

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