South Africa Faces Economic and Health Challenges Amid Fraud and Pandemic Responses
Johannesburg City Power has reported financial losses from widespread fraud involving 15 employees. In Durban, numerous restaurants have closed due...
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Decline in U.S. Consumer Confidence Threatens Economic Growth
A recent University of Michigan survey has revealed a 10.5% drop in U.S. consumer confidence, raising alarms about future economic...
North Korea Surpasses El Salvador and Bhutan in Bitcoin Holdings Following Bybit Hack
North Korea has become the third-largest government holder of Bitcoin following a hacking incident involving Bybit. The rise in Bitcoin...
Mnangagwa Offers $150,000 Winning Bonus for Warriors’ Matches
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has pledged a $150,000 bonus per victory for Zimbabwe's Warriors in their FIFA World Cup qualifiers. If...
Brazil’s Central Bank Increases Interest Rates to Tackle Inflation
Brazil's Central Bank has raised interest rates to 14.25% to combat inflation, with concerns about rising consumer prices and economic...
Ghana Gold Board Bill 2025 Submitted to Parliament for Review
The Ghana Gold Board Bill 2025 aims to create a regulatory body for gold trade in Ghana to enhance transparency,...
Eddie Jordan: The Bank Clerk Who Brought Michael Schumacher to Formula 1
Eddie Jordan, a former bank clerk, became pivotal in motorsport by founding Jordan Grand Prix and bringing Michael Schumacher to...
Fact-Checking Aproko Doctor’s Claims on Nigeria’s HIV Statistics
Dr. Chinonso Egemba's claims about Nigeria's HIV statistics are incorrect. He asserted Nigeria has the second-highest number of HIV cases,...
Africa’s Shift to Self-Reliance: Lessons from Eritrea’s Aid Rejection
Eritrea's 2005 rejection of aid sets a precedent for African nations now facing diminishing support. Experts urge a shift towards...
Rate Cut Speculations Rise as South Africa’s Inflation Stabilizes
Speculations rise for a 25 basis point rate cut by South African Reserve Bank due to stabilized inflation and a...
