Rating agencies don’t treat the Global South fairly: changes South Africa should champion in G20 hot seat: Credit rating agencies like S&P Global and Fitch have an outsized influence on the economic fortunes of developing countries. Their assessments shape investor perceptions, influence borrowing costs, and ultimately shape a country’s development path. With many African countries …
Gaza: what aid agencies can hope to achieve under the strict limits of the four-day humanitarian pause: The four-day humanitarian pause in Israel’s assault on the Gaza Strip will be vital to allow humanitarian agencies into the stricken Palestinian enclave with much-needed supplies of food, water, fuel and medicine. But four days is a very …
Sudan refugee crisis: aid agencies face huge challenges as hundreds of thousands flee violence: Refugees who crossed from Sudan to Ethiopia wait in line to register at the International Organization for Migration at Metema on May 4, 2023. Photo by AMANUEL SILESHI/AFP via Getty Images Sudan stands on the brink of yet another civil war …
Intelligence agencies have used AI since the cold war – but now face new security challenges: Recent publicity around the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT has led to a great deal of public concern about its growth and potential. Italy recently banned the latest version, citing concerns about privacy because of its ability to use information …
The Transformative Power of Digital Marketing Agencies in the New Era of Digital Marketing: Introduction The rise of digital technology has transformed the way businesses market their products and services. Today, digital marketing is no longer a luxury but a necessity for businesses to stay competitive and reach their target audience. In this constantly evolving …
The Revolutionary Impact of Digital Marketing Agencies: In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving digital landscape, businesses must adapt to stay competitive. A digital-first approach is crucial for success, and partnering with a digital marketing agency can help businesses stay ahead of the curve. This blog post will explore how embracing change, leveraging data-driven strategies, mastering social …
Al-Shabaab attacks in Somalia affect communities as far as 900km away – aid agencies need to take note: A soldier stands guard at a makeshift camp in Somalia's Baidoa, a southwestern town frequently attacked by Al-Shabaab militants. Shutterstock Policymakers tend to assume that the effects of conflict are felt only where violence occurs. As a …
Turkey-Syria earthquake: Assad blames west as agencies struggle to get aid to his desperate people: It didn’t take long for Syria’s Assad regime to seek political and economic benefit from the devastation of an earthquake. As emergency services were reaching victims of the 7.8-magnitude tremor on February 6, regime-linked organisations demanded governments “immediately end the …
The cold war double agent abandoned by the spy agencies he risked his life for – podcast: Ivan Serebryannikov/Shutterstock In this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, new research reveals the story of a cold war double agent who feels abandoned after 22 years of service. As soon as Eleni Braat and Ben de Jong …
Do humanitarian agencies help refugees become independent? Evidence from history: Refugees take shelter in front of the UN refugee centre in South Africa. Ihsaan Haffejee/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images When 5.3 million Ukrainians entered the EU between February and June 2022, alongside life-saving emergency assistance came similarly crucial support: the right to stay and work …
Ukraine war: inside the complex web of Russia’s warring intelligence agencies: Russian intelligence chief Sergey Beseda and his deputy, Anatoly Bolyukh, were placed under house arrest on March 9. Beseda and Bolyukh oversaw the foreign intelligence branch of the FSB, which is the Russian security service. They were allegedly the main proponents of the assumption …
Why merging Uganda’s electricity sector agencies is a bad idea: When multiple electricity companies compete for consumers, there is pressure to keep costs low and to improve service quality. GettyImages Early in 2021, the government of Uganda approved a two-year plan to streamline state-run agencies for greater efficiency. The first phase of the merger targeted …
Comply or leave: the dilemma facing humanitarian agencies: Humanitarian agencies are often thrust into the heart of contentious crises without easy or quick solutions. The Houthis accused the WFP of giving out expired food assistance. The UN agency delivers monthly rations or money to 10.2 million people of Yemen's 26-million population. EPA-EFE/YAHYA ARHAB The Ethiopian …
South Africa in the news: Tito Mboweni anxiously waiting for ratings agencies announcement on Friday: The minister told Parliament on Friday the ratings agencies would announce their results later in the day and that they will be looking at a few things.: “South Africa” – BingNews BBL 10: Adelaide Strikers sign Liam Scott & Spencer …
Why Uganda has suspended hundreds of refugee aid agencies: Kyangwali Refugee Settlement and Reception Centre in Uganda. Jack Taylor/Getty Images The Ugandan government recently suspended the operations of 208 refugee aid organisations. The organisations were suspended over non-compliance with Ugandan regulations. Only 69 aid agencies are now authorised to assist Uganda’s 1.4 million refugees. Uganda …
South Africa is close to ‘junk status’ from all three rating agencies. What could follow?: Moody's, the only rating agency that keeps South Africa above junk, is scheduled to review its credit rating in November 2019. Shutterstock The rating agency Fitch recently revised the outlook on South Africa’s long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating down from …
Why credit rating agencies are still getting away with bad behaviour: Rating agencies have been at the centre of major financial crises Shutterstock International credit rating agencies have had their fair share of controversies over the years. They have been at the centre of the major financial crises from the financial markets collapse of New …
South Africa in the news: In-house or outsourced buying: SA media agencies debate issue [part one]: The clients who don’t, wont… Ramogase: The full fat scenario you describe hasn’t happened elsewhere, so not sure why it would happen in South Africa. Arnold: This trend already exists locally with various brands like Samsung, Discovery and FNB …