Contrasting Approaches to Digital Payments: Lessons from Tanzania and Zimbabwe
Tanzania has eliminated charges on card payments to boost digital transactions and promote a cash-lite economy, contrasting with Zimbabwe, where...
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Suriname President Introduces Revolutionary “Royalties for Everyone” Program
President Chan Santokhi of Suriname has announced a new initiative called "Royalties for Everyone," which aims to distribute oil and...
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Passes Away at 92
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has died at the age of 92. Known as the architect of major economic...
Potential Toy Price Increases Loom as New Tariffs are Proposed
President-elect Trump’s proposed tariffs on imports, particularly from China, could lead to significant price increases for toys, as approximately 80%...
Ghana Elections: Voter Concerns Amid Economic Challenges Ahead of Polls
Ghana's ninth general election is marked by significant economic challenges, including high inflation and rising unemployment. Voters, especially youth, express...
Reviving Literature in the DRC: Mlimani’s Mission to Engage Youth with Books
In Goma, DR Congo, initiatives led by the Mlimani publishing house aim to rekindle interest in reading among youth by...
Economic Struggles Prevent Kenyans from Celebrating Holidays This Year
A new Infotrak survey indicates that approximately 60 percent of Kenyans will not celebrate Christmas and New Year due to...
Discovery Group Launches Cogence: South Africa’s First Global DFM
Discovery Group has launched Cogence, South Africa's first global discretionary fund manager, combining insights from BlackRock and personalized data from...
Uruguay’s Central Bank Increases Interest Rate to 8.75% to Stabilize Inflation
Uruguay's Central Bank raised the TPM benchmark interest rate to 8.75% to align inflation and expectations with a target of...
Surge in Global Cryptocurrency Adoption Post-Trump’s Re-Election
Following Donald Trump’s 2024 re-election, the cryptocurrency market has witnessed a substantial increase in adoption and investment. Surveys reveal that...
