Author: Alex Katsomitros September 3, 2020 The announcement dropped like a bomb in European capitals, most of which were still under strict lockdowns. In a joint press conference, German…
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Digital finance for a fairer post-pandemic world
By Maria Ramos and Achim Steiner Johannesburg/New York Today’s unprecedented Covid-19 crisis has prompted billions of people to work, socialise, and consume digitally. This shift creates a historic opportunity to…
South African Hit ‘Jerusalema’ Most Searched Song In The World
Master KG The South African hit song has gained huge international traction and has more than 125 million views on its official YouTube page. Since its release, ‘Jerusalema’ has become…
Why you should let a professional help rebuild your credit
Whether you’re thinking of buying a new house or a new car – credit scores are crucial. It is the single most important factor in acquiring any type of loan.…
World Bank’s ‘Mobilising Finance for Development’ not financing development
The World Bank leadership must urgently abandon its “Maximising Finance for Development” (MFD) hoax. Instead, it should resume its traditional multilateral development bank role of mobilising funds at minimal cost…
Federal Report Warns of Financial Havoc From Climate Change
WASHINGTON — A report commissioned by federal regulators overseeing the nation’s commodities markets has concluded that climate change threatens U.S. financial markets, as the costs of wildfires, storms, droughts and…