Devil worship, muti and murder: what’s behind the growth of occult gangs in South Africa?: Gang-related crime in South Africa is widespread, but is under-reported outside hotspots such as the Cape Flats in Cape Town or Westbury in Johannesburg. In these areas gangs are deeply rooted and contribute to ongoing violence, drug trafficking and territorial …
Africa doesn’t have a choice between economic growth and protecting the environment: how they can go hand in hand: Heathrow Airport in the UK currently uses more energy than the entire west African country of Sierra Leone. Despite Africa accounting for less than 4% of all global greenhouse gas emissions, many of its countries face …
How government payments to the vulnerable can multiply to create economic growth for everyone: Many governments gave out payments during COVID to support citizens. Azure Alpine Artistry/Shutterstock The economic fallout of COVID-19 left people around the world facing a significant threat to their livelihood. As governments scrambled to mitigate the pandemic’s impact on their populations, …
Ghana’s shea industry is not taking care of the women behind its growth: Ghana’s shea industry has a rich history. Shea – nkuto, karite, galam in some west African languages – is deeply embedded in the culture and tradition of the country’s northern regions. It is often considered a woman’s crop – women pick the …
Scaling Business Growth Through Strategic Digital Marketing Outsourcing in 2023: Are you looking to scale business growth and stay ahead of the competition in 2023? Strategic digital marketing outsourcing could be the answer. By leveraging the expertise of professionals, you can increase efficiency, reduce costs, and analyse data like never before. Discover the benefits of …
Inequality: troubling trends and why economic growth in Africa is key to reducing global disparities: Inequality remains on the top of the policy priority list for most countries in the world. Branko Milanovic, a leading scholar on inequality, recently delivered a lecture titled “Recent changes in the global income distribution and their political implications” at …
The Digital Shift: How Modern Marketing is Pioneering Business Growth: The digital age has brought about a seismic shift in the way businesses approach marketing. Traditional methods, while still relevant, are being complemented and sometimes even replaced by innovative digital strategies. One of the primary drivers of this change is the rise of the marketing …
Growth In Motion: Pioneering Change Management and RE Training in South Africa: Growth In Motion: Pioneering Change Management and RE Training in South Africa Johannesburg, September, 11, 2023 – Growth In Motion, a leading South African consultancy, is proud to announce its latest advancements in Change Management and RE Training courses. As a 51% Black …
SA’s payments gold mine: The alchemy of data into growth: The African payments industry, by furnishing diverse, robust and user-friendly platforms, is catalysing entrepreneurship and financial independence, while also enhancing income for entrepreneurs. Over the past five years, mobile payments have seen tremendous growth in South Africa. As of 2023, the South African mobile payments …
How gender inequality is hindering Japan’s economic growth: Siriwat Sriphojaroen/Shutterstock Japan’s economy is under pressure from rising energy prices and defence costs and the impact of the pandemic. Plummeting birth rates and an ageing population further threaten the sustainability of its labour market. A 2023 study by independent thinktank the Recruit Works Institute points to …
Somaliland: Berbera city’s growth is being held back by a power supply monopoly: Berbera port consumes a lot of energy while most city dwellers lack affordable electricity. ED RAM/AFP via Getty Images Somaliland’s main port, at the city of Berbera, accounted for two-thirds of the country’s revenues in 2020. Over the years, these revenues have …
Keto diet may slow cancer tumour growth in mice – but not without potentially deadly consequences: The keto diet is very low in carbohydrates. SewCreamStudio/ Shutterstock The ketogenic (keto) diet has been popular in recent years among people looking to lose weight and keep fit. But what many people don’t realise is that this low …
UK risks losing out on hi-tech growth if it falters on AI regulation: Shutterstock / Everything Possible The UK government has published a white paper on the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). While an important step, the white paper is not enough to set the UK on the path to taking full advantage of AI. …
Why economic growth alone will not make British society fairer or more equal: In presenting his spring budget, the British chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, claimed his plans are all about growth. For the leader of the opposition, Keir Starmer, growth is his key “mission”. Higher growth – of the right kind – is a desirable goal. …
Plastic fibres stunt growth in mussels by more than a third – here’s why this is a concern: Tiny pieces of plastic litter have a harmful impact on marine animals, including mussels. Popova Tetiana/Shutterstock Plastic pollution poses a threat to marine wildlife. The plastic bags, bottles and straws that we see strewn across beaches have …
Budget 2023: government needs to show it can jack up growth to regain economic credibility: UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s spring budget is a tricky one in terms of timing. Having announced a set of steadying measures in the autumn statement after the Truss/Kwarteng debacle, this budget is likely to be the last but one before …
Economic growth doesn’t have to mean ‘more’ – consuming ‘better’ will also protect the planet: Nattapol_Sritongcom/Shutterstock Around 30 years ago, many developed countries started a process of absolute decoupling of their emissions of CO? and energy use from economic growth. This means keeping emissions stable, or better yet, shrinking them, while still growing the economy. …
South Africa is exporting more food. But it needs to find new growth frontiers: Wine remains among South Africa's major agricultural exports Getty Images South African agricultural exports were up for the third consecutive year in 2022, reflecting favourable production conditions and higher commodity prices. The export numbers for the full year have not yet …