Fifa needs Qatar 2022 to leave a legacy of progress against corruption
The men’s 2022 Fifa World Cup has ended, with Argentina crowned champions. But at this…
90% of young people had financial troubles in 2022, and 27% used ‘buy now, pay later’ services
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services have dramatically changed the landscape of personal lending, largely…
Skills shortages are plaguing South Africa’s economy
Many South Africans argue that the country has a skills crisis. An equal number question…
Banking reforms could make the UK a sustainable finance hub, but also threaten financial stability
The UK government wants to rewrite the rules designed to keep the country’s banks and…
Fuelled by hope and fear, cryptocurrency markets are primed for contagion
Financial contagions can be triggered easily, if conditions are right. First one financial institution falls…
Ghana had a bad time in 2022 – 4 reads to catch up on what happened
Ghana, a country with a good reputation for democracy, human rights, governance and economic growth…
Joe Biden is meeting African leaders
African leaders face a dilemma over trade relations with the United States. Should they push…
Africa’s ports race is hyped as ‘development’ but also creates pathways for plunder
Ports have long been integral to Africa’s connectivity with the rest of the world. Yet…
Microcredit means more people can borrow money – but more scrutiny is also needed
Undoubtedly, financial technology (fintech) is driving greater financial inclusion. Innovations are giving people more access…
Talk politics over a cuppa at hangouts in city
Mysuru: With the elections just a couple of months away, the guessing games have started…