Labour’s £28 billion green investment promise could be watered down – here’s why: Mathematicians will tell you that 28 is a perfect number; it is not proving quite so perfect for Labour leader Keir Starmer. Starmer is set to make a “final” decision on whether Labour will commit to investing £28 billion a year as …
New investment labels aim to help savers spot sustainable products – but won’t always stop greenwashing: Atstock Productions/Shutterstock From the nutritional traffic light system displayed on a box of cereal, to the efficiency ratings we look at when buying a house, ratings and labels help us work out how to spend money responsibly. A new …
Evaluating the Investment: Is Paid SEO Worth It?: In today’s digital age, where the majority of consumers turn to the internet for answers, businesses are in a perpetual race to stand out and capture attention. Amidst a plethora of online marketing strategies, paid SEO emerges as a potent tool. But with the myriad of options …
China’s Africa strategy is shifting from extraction to investment – driven from the industry-rich Hunan region: China experienced a massive economic boom in the 1990s and 2000s which increased its demand for resource imports, like oil, from Africa. This led to a model of development finance in which China funded infrastructure in African countries in …
China in Africa: Kenya railway study shows investment projects aren’t a one-way street: Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP via Getty Images China is an important economic player in Africa. In 2021 alone, China accounted for nearly US$ 5 billion in foreign direct investment in African countries. The rapidly increasing Chinese presence across Africa has become a contentious issue …
A global ‘conservation basic income’ might cost trillions – but it’s still a shrewd investment: Mostafa A. Elbrolosy / shutterstock Imagine governments were to simply transfer money, unconditionally, to people living in or using key conservation areas throughout the world, from Indigenous people in the Amazon rainforest to cattle herders roaming the plains of East Africa …
‘Leeds 2023’: can investment in culture improve a city’s health? Yes, but more ambition is needed: The city of Leeds under a rainbow. Lison Zhao/Unsplash With an ageing population, NHS England waiting lists are shockingly high. Amid a national mental health crisis, it makes sense to look for creative solutions. There is a growing interest …
Port Shepstone Techno Hub brings significant investment potential to the KZN South Coast: “Given what we know today about the potential beneficial impacts of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, we must embrace this historic confluence of human insights and engagement, artificial intelligence and technology, to rise to the challenges of poverty, unemployment and inequality.” – President …
How the German government was divided by a Chinese investment in the Port of Hamburg: The German government has become divided over a deal, agreed last month, which saw Chinese conglomerate Cosco invest in the Port of Hamburg. The deal had been in the works since September 2021 and was championed by the chancellor (and …
?England’s early years educators are underpaid and undervalued – only government investment can improve this: Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock Early education and care for children aged from birth to five in England is at a critical point. On one hand, the cost of care and education to parents at a time of high price rises is …
Renewable energy will need more investment, or Africa will stay dependent on fossil fuels: Hydro-power is not sustainable to meet sub-Saharan Africa's energy needs and must be supported wind, solar and geothemal. Photo by Tony Karumbu/AFP. Renewable energy technologies such as solar photovoltaics and onshore wind power can help sub-Saharan Africa meet its energy requirements …
Serena Williams’ investment shows that Nigeria’s technology sector is attractive – but things can be better: Serena Williams has her eyes on Nigeria in a new venture. Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images Nigeria is the leading African destination for foreign direct investments in technology startup businesses. Between 2015 and 2022, Nigerian technology startups have secured …
Foreign investment into Nigeria has fallen sharply: rights and freedoms may be one reason: Nigeria's economy needs to diversify away from oil. Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP via Getty Images Nigeria has always managed to attract foreign direct investment despite its poor economic outlook. This is thanks to its oil reserves and the consumption potential of its …
Check out this South African City image: President Cyril Ramaphosa officiates Nissan South Africa Investment Ceremony Image by GovernmentZA President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing Nissan South Africa ‘s investment of R3 billion ceremony at the Nissan Main Plant in the City of Tshwane. Nissan South Africa’s expansion is a culmination of collaborative work by the automotive …
Check out this South African City image: President Cyril Ramaphosa officiates Nissan South Africa Investment Ceremony Image by GovernmentZA President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing Nissan South Africa ‘s investment of R3 billion ceremony at the Nissan Main Plant in the City of Tshwane. Nissan South Africa’s expansion is a culmination of collaborative work by the automotive …
Africa’s free trade area offers promise for cities — but only if there’s investment: Mombasa port serves Kenya and eight other countries in the region. Getty images The African Continental Free Trade Area came into operation on 1 January 2021. This is a considerable achievement. The free trade area is now the world’s single largest …
A cool South African City image: President Cyril Ramaphosa officiates Nissan South Africa Investment Ceremony Image by GovernmentZA President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing Nissan South Africa ‘s investment of R3 billion ceremony at the Nissan Main Plant in the City of Tshwane. Nissan South Africa’s expansion is a culmination of collaborative work by the automotive industry, …
London’s Olympic legacy: research reveals why £2.2 billion investment in primary school PE has failed teachers: The 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London were billed as the “Legacy Games”. The euphoria in the lead up was palpable. London was poised to host a global event that, through the power of sport, promised to have …