WSJ: Europeans are becoming poorer
The average EU country poorer per head than every U.S. state except Idaho and Mississippi, according to a report this month by the ‘European...
De-dollarization: IMF hints at allowing countries to use Chinese Yuan for debt repayment
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has hinted that it may accept the Chinese Yuan as a currency for countries to settle their obligations with...
UAE signs $1.9 billion deal with DRC state-owned mining company
The United Arab Emirates have signed a $1.9 billion deal with a state-owned mining company in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Congolese president...
Emirates Increases Flights to Five African Countries
Emirates, one of two flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates (the other being Etihad), has restarted passenger service between Dubai and five African...
7 Ways to Keep Your Company’s Financial Data Secure
Securing financial data in a corporate setting can be more complex than safeguarding personal finances due to the myriad of interconnected offerings and the...
South Africa Lobbies to Retain Preferential Access to US Markets
A South African government delegation will embark on a charm offensive in the US this week in a bid to defuse tensions with the...
South African Government Pledges to Help Local Businesses Facing Extortion in Africa
South Africa's government is stepping up its support for some of the country’s biggest companies to help them hunt for business in Africa and...
Africa’s external debt hits $1.13 trillion on expensive loans
While bilateral debt represented 52 per cent in 2000, this declined to 25 per cent by 2021. Africa's annual bond issuances rose from $10...
Bloomberg: Foreign investors believe they’ll never be able to access the cash from Russian assets
Billions of dollars are accumulating in Moscow beyond the reach of its foreign owners. Stock dividends, interest payments on bonds and anything else that...
Inflation in Italy: The “most odious” tax on people’s financial situation
In its annual report, Italy’s ‘Antitrust’ authority has shed light on the significant impact of inflation on the financial well-being of individuals and households....