A sharp drop in energy prices, in particular petrol, is helping to ease cost-of-living pressures in the US. US inflation was 6.5% over the 12 months to the end of December, down from 7.1% in November, the US Labor Department said. That was the smallest increase in more than a year, and marked the sixth …
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Johann Rupert experienced a financial growth of $400 million in the first week of 2023. This has moved him up the billionaire ladder. This sudden growth could potentially precede what has been projected to be a successful year for the South African billionaire. The new year has started off on a high note for Africa’s …
Fintech in Africa is predicted to grow by 10% annually through 2025, reaching a total of $150 billion (excluding South Africa). The success of fintech companies in Africa is driven by trends such as increasing smartphone ownership, declining internet costs, expanded network coverage, and a young, rapidly growing and urbanizing population. Key markets for fintech …
Kevin McCarthy has been elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives after heated exchanges which almost saw fellow Republicans come to blows. It took 15 rounds of voting for Mr McCarthy to win the job, despite his party having a majority in the chamber. It came after a dramatic pressure campaign played out live …
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The first message I want to share with you in this new year is that “have something to live for in this new year that we have been ushered into” If you haven’t outlined your new year resolutions already, then I am urging you to do that right away. Make a firm written decision on …
