Some have billionaires helping in the background. Ex-Barclays (BCS) chief Bob Diamond said on Dec. 7 that he was trying for a comeback via a shell company on the London exchange to invest in Africa's financial sector. Diamond, ousted from the British …

Bloody conflicts in South Sudan and the Central African Republic continue to grab headlines. But war, famine and political instability in Africa overall have receded while economic activity has surged, making the continent attractive for foreign …

Dec. 20 (Bloomberg) — Billionaires Mikhail Prokhorov and Dmitry Mazepin closed deals to buy a larger-than-expected 47 percent of OAO Uralkali, the world's largest potash producer, according to people with direct knowledge of situation. Prokhorov's …

With emotional speeches and glowing eulogies, Ugandans last week bid farewell the FDC national chairman and former Kyadondo East MP, Sam Njuba. Njuba will be remembered for his role in the NRA bush war that brought President Museveni to power …

Forbes has compiled a list of the world'stop 1000 billionaires, and Ferret is cutting that down to show you those in mining that made the cut for 2013. (All figures in US dollars). 1. (No.32 globally) Alberto Bailleres Gonzalez and family [ Mexico …

According the GuruFocus Value Screen for finding 52-Week Lows , SPDR Gold Trust ETF ( GLD ), Southern Company ( SO ) and Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP ( KMP ) are guru-owned stocks traded at or near a 52-week low. Here are the company …

Thomson's ranking on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index was downgraded after it turned out he owns a smaller stake in Woodbridge, the Ontario-based firm that manages the family's finances. Pattison's business empire began with a Pontiac Buick car …

Charoen, who has $8.2 billion according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, is focusing F&N on its food and beverage business, as the maker of the 100Plus sports drink aims to strengthen its share of the consumer market in Southeast Asia. It will …

The difference between $999,999,999 and $1 billion is a lot more than $1. With $1 less than $1 billion, you are just some guy but with $1 billion, you become "billionaire X" for the rest of your life or at least the rest of your life unless you manage …