Kathleen Caulderwood

The economics of Jay Z's elevator fiasco and how the media pays big bucks for citizen-produced photos and video.

A new study shows that drinking red wine and eating chocolate may not have the health benefits people once thought.

Past attempts have failed, but China's new plan to fund a railway network in Africa could significantly boost the continent's economies.

As the country attracts attention from investors around the world, some firms have "clear potential to become global economic leaders."

China steps in to fill infrastructure needs in Africa, with "no political strings attached."

Nigeria's kidnapping crisis casts a pall over an economic forum being hosted by the violence-plagued nation.

As China-Africa trade continues to grow, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang pledged economic support while on a four-country Africa tour.

As a key high-level economic forum in Russia draws closer, American companies are weighing their stakes in the country. Here's a list of what they're dealing with.

Oil executives are stuck between the White House and a cold place, between sanctions and enticing prospects in the Russian Arctic.

Target is not the only retailer to experience a data breach, and experts say that customers will return.

Mulligan, a 19-year veteran of the company, testified before Congress about Target's data breach in February.

“One of the key features of the African digital renaissance is that it is increasingly homegrown,” says World Bank specialist.

Experts debate what could happen to the global economy if the Ukraine conflict worsens.

Retailers feared that online shopping would shut down their physical locations, but new research shows the opposite may be true.

It's three local workers to every climber, providing guidance and physical labor.

Wall Street Bank representatives are heading to Russia for a conference. It's not political, it's just business.

The co-founder of South African incubator Springlab brings IBTimes up to speed on the startup scene there.

“Too much of Africa’s recent prosperity depends on China’s own continued prosperity and rapid growth,” says one expert.

A new study has found that global brands are taking advantage of an evolving social media scene to reach customers in Africa.

Russia has threatened to do the same in previous east-west spats, but each time failed to follow-through.

A handful of startups have created new learning platforms based entirely on mobile phone technology in sub-Saharan Africa.

One key analyst says equipment demand will remain adequate in 2014, despite challenging mining sector conditions.

Analysts also predict the global cafe giant will post 11 percent revenue growth in the most recent quarter.

While the Baltic Dry Shipping Index has long been considered a predictor of the global economy, the drop isn't as foreboding as it seems.

After decades of turmoil, Angola is on the verge of catapulting to the top ranks of the world’s energy economy.

A startup has attracted attention from multinationals and the U.S. Navy for a malaria-diagnosing device that costs pennies per person.

Despite the Nasdaq's tumble last week, the tech stock situation isn't nearly as bad as people think.

Youthful demographics are fueling growth in the region's leisure and entertainment sector.

The U.S. SEC now requires registered companies to report the presence of conflict metals in their supply chains.