South African consumers took on an additional 875,000 loans over a three-month period, pushing total outstanding debt to R2.7 trillion, according to data released this week. The figures mark one of…
Political leader Anbumani has thrown down a direct challenge to Tamil Nadu's administration, asking why the southern state cannot replicate Maharashtra's complete farm loan waiver. The intervention…
Malawi has received more than 12,000 applications from citizens seeking to return under a government-backed repatriation scheme, officials confirmed Wednesday. The programme comes as the Internatio…
South African lenders extended credit to 875,000 borrowers over a single quarter, pushing outstanding loans to R2.7 trillion and raising alarm bells across the financial sector. The surge, reported…
Andile Mngxitama of the MK Party has issued a direct challenge to President Cyril Ramaphosa, demanding answers about South Africa's US dollar holdings and use. The confrontation, which references a…
The South African National Department of Health unveiled its first Integrated Climate and Health Surveillance System in Pretoria on 15 January 2025. The platform merges real-time weather data with …
Health workers in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are treating Ebola patients while facing daily risks to their own safety, as the outbreak disrupts mining operations, foreign investors, and f…
The Reserve Bank of the UK made waves today after announcing a long-anticipated interest rate hike, its first in three years, raising rates by 0.25% to 4.5%. This decision, made during the Bank's r…
South African consumers are facing unprecedented financial pressure as the latest DebtBusters report reveals that the Debt Index has surged to a staggering 76%. This alarming statistic indicates th…
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has increased the interest rate by 75 basis points to 7.75%, marking its most significant hike in over a year. This change, announced on Thursday by …
The municipal council of Abrantes in central Portugal has accepted a €1 million grant to offset a staggering €16 million in projected losses, exposing severe fiscal fragility in the region. This fi…
Armed bandits in Nigeria’s Kwara State have intensified their raids on rural communities, creating a security vacuum that is rapidly translating into economic hardship for local businesses and regi…