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A double whammy of winter fuel payment cuts and scrapping a planned cap on social care costs is set to hit older people

A double whammy of winter fuel payment cuts and scrapping a planned cap on social care costs is set to hit older people: Many older people will lose out financially under the government's policies. PeopleImages.com – Yuri A Before the general election, former prime minister Rishi Sunak was asked on TV why he “hated pensioners”. …

Over 26 million South Africans get a social grant. Fear of losing the payment used to be a reason to vote for the ANC, but no longer – study

Over 26 million South Africans get a social grant. Fear of losing the payment used to be a reason to vote for the ANC, but no longer – study: Social grants to reduce poverty feature prominently in the campaign promises of political parties in South Africa’s 2024 national and provincial general elections, set for 29 …

aYo diversifies insurance payment options with Revio

aYo diversifies insurance payment options with Revio: aYo diversifies insurance payment options with Revio: African insurtech aYo Holdings, jointly owned by telecommunications giant MTN and insurer Sanlam Allianz, is pioneering omnichannel insurance premium collections and claims payouts, through a partnership with payment orchestrator, Revio. This development will make it easier for aYo’s millions of customers …

Credit payment holidays reduced the mental health effects of debt during COVID – new research

Credit payment holidays reduced the mental health effects of debt during COVID – new research: Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock Like other countries, the UK implemented a number of initiatives to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on people’s economic circumstances. While we know these schemes supported household finances, now we’re beginning to understand how they affected mental …

Kidnapping in Nigeria: criminalising ransom payment isn’t working – families need support

Kidnapping in Nigeria: criminalising ransom payment isn’t working – families need support: Parents and relatives of students from the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization in Kaduna, who were kidnapped, hold placards during a demonstration in Abuja on May 4, 2021. Kola Sulaimon/AFP via Getty Images Kidnapping for ransom has become a national security threat in …

Disabled people are already cutting back on costs more than others – for many, the £150 cost of living payment won’t do much to help

Disabled people are already cutting back on costs more than others – for many, the £150 cost of living payment won’t do much to help: NDAB Creativity / Shutterstock Even before the current cost of living crisis, disabled people were much more likely than non-disabled people to be in poverty and living on inadequate incomes. …

British farmers are being offered a lump sum payment to leave the industry – but at what cost to agriculture?

British farmers are being offered a lump sum payment to leave the industry – but at what cost to agriculture?: Shutterstock/chrisbrignell Farming is one of the oldest professions in the world. And in the UK, the people who farm are a part of a rapidly ageing workforce. Four in ten British farmers are over 65, …

What it would take for more Ghanaians to adopt mobile payment systems

What it would take for more Ghanaians to adopt mobile payment systems: Mobile operators also offer money sending and receiving services Waligorahim/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA The introduction of information and communication technologies has created an opportunity for consumers to pay for products and services online and offline using mobile phones. Transactions carried out through wireless …

SASSA Payment Dates For December 2021

South Africa in the news: SASSA Payment Dates For December 2021: Approximately 46% of South Africa’s population are social grants recipients. This percentage includes people who receive the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. Government social grants are …: “South Africa” – BingNews Kinetiko Energy spuds third well of Korhaan drilling program in South Africa: …

Zimbabwe: PPC Receives Us$11,2 Million Legacy Debt Payment From RBZ

South Africa in the news: Zimbabwe: PPC Receives Us,2 Million Legacy Debt Payment From RBZ: Cement maker, PPC Zimbabwe, has acknowledged receipt of US$ 11,2 million from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe under the legacy debts repayment facility.: “South Africa” – BingNews UPDATE 1-U.S. and allies accuse China of global hacking spree: By Steve Holland …

AfCFTA promoting continental payment systems to facilitate trade

South Africa in the news: AfCFTA promoting continental payment systems to facilitate trade: He is optimistic that other countries will complete their agreements to join the likes of South Africa, Kenya, and Egypt where trading had already started. “Trade agreements are very complex so it …: “South Africa” – BingNews Rhino Anti-poaching Campaign Goes Nuclear: …

Vodacom Group and Alibaba to launch payment app for South Africa within weeks

South Africa in the news: Vodacom Group and Alibaba to launch payment app for South Africa within weeks: Vodacom Group is expanding its financial and e-commerce services in South Africa through a partnership with AliPay, seeking to accelerate growth in a market hampered by a lack of new broadband …: “South Africa” – BingNews How …

West African Gambia are coming adopting cryptocurrency payment solution

West African Gambia are coming adopting cryptocurrency payment solution: Blockchain, a relatively new technology, is already revolutionising many aspects of our lives such as healthcare and the economy. But there is always a heightened level of excitement when new ground is broken. As with any new technology, cryptocurrency comes with its own jargon. For the …