Economie & Financieel

Global Economy

● China economy grows 4.9% in third quarter as momentum slows
GDP expands at slowest pace in a year as property slowdown and energy crisis hit recovery... Read more »
Source: Global Economy | Published: October 18, 2021 - 6:02 am
● Inflation is sticky; are margins?
What to watch this earnings season... Read more »
Source: Global Economy | Published: October 18, 2021 - 5:30 am
● FirstFT: Nato to expand focus to counter rising China
Western alliance broadens objectives, Klarna overhauls UK ‘buy now, pay later’ service and Glasgow landlords bump up rents for COP26... Read more »
Source: Global Economy | Published: October 18, 2021 - 4:33 am
● Goldman Sachs granted full ownership of China securities venture
US bank hails ‘milestone’ as it prepares to increase staffing and investment in the country... Read more »
Source: Global Economy | Published: October 18, 2021 - 4:28 am
● Developing economies risk falling off the convergence process
Rising inflation and supply chain woes add to pressure on vulnerable countries... Read more »
Source: Global Economy | Published: October 18, 2021 - 4:00 am
● Emerging markets’ slowing growth poses challenge to investors
China’s economy will expand at roughly the same pace as the US next year, says BofA... Read more »
Source: Global Economy | Published: October 18, 2021 - 4:00 am
Bank of England chief warns it ‘will have to act’ to curb inflation
Andrew Bailey makes no attempt in speech to central bankers to quell expectations of rate rise this year... Read more »
Source: Global Economy | Published: October 17, 2021 - 6:20 pm
Brussels plays host to some tricky international debate
EU leaders will discuss vaccine support for developing countries, and big brands update on rocky road to recovery... Read more »
Source: Global Economy | Published: October 17, 2021 - 5:15 pm
How the world stays open for business
Globalisation has proved resilient to multiple serious threats. What keeps it afloat?... Read more »
Source: Global Economy | Published: October 17, 2021 - 5:00 pm
Supply chain lessons from Long Beach
What port delays tell us about the pre-pandemic problems of the global economy... Read more »
Source: Global Economy | Published: October 17, 2021 - 11:00 am
LinkedIn’s unsustainable compromise in China
Western companies will have to decide between profit and ethics... Read more »
Source: Global Economy | Published: October 17, 2021 - 10:54 am
China’s energy crisis threatens lengthy disruption to global supply chain
Buyers in Europe and US must wait longer for supplies as factories are forced to slash operating capacity... Read more »
Source: Global Economy | Published: October 17, 2021 - 1:01 am
Where’s the beef? China meat ban leaves Brazilian officials baffled
Suspension of shipments following mad cow cases threatens $4bn a year trade... Read more »
Source: Global Economy | Published: October 16, 2021 - 10:00 am
Courier boss says UK Christmas shopping has started early
Yodel CEO says shoppers are heeding the warnings from retailers and logistics companies to buy in advance... Read more »
Source: Global Economy | Published: October 16, 2021 - 10:00 am
Georgieva row reveals a murky truth about global financial institutions
World Bank and IMF are membership bodies with core shareholders who are not independent from geopolitics... Read more »
Source: Global Economy | Published: October 15, 2021 - 7:00 pm

Finance & economics

Chinese companies suffer an intense cash crunch in offshore bond markets
Spreads on junk bonds are at their highest ever... Read more »
Source: Finance & economics | Published: October 16, 2021 - 12:00 am
A new study finds that dirty money remains easy to hide
Banks and corporate-service providers barely differentiate between clean and risky clients... Read more »
Source: Finance & economics | Published: October 16, 2021 - 12:00 am
How to think about the unstoppable rise of index funds
They deserve scrutiny, not panic... Read more »
Source: Finance & economics | Published: October 16, 2021 - 12:00 am
Another upward force on American inflation: the housing boom
Property could join energy, shipping, used cars and wages as a contributor to rising consumer prices... Read more »
Source: Finance & economics | Published: October 16, 2021 - 12:00 am
The IMF decides to keep its boss
But not everyone is happy... Read more »
Source: Finance & economics | Published: October 16, 2021 - 12:00 am
Germany’s workers are in the strongest position in 30 years
And they are demanding more pay... Read more »
Source: Finance & economics | Published: October 16, 2021 - 12:00 am
Wages are surging across the rich world
What it means for the economic recovery... Read more »
Source: Finance & economics | Published: October 13, 2021 - 12:00 am
Credit-card firms are becoming reluctant regulators of the web
From sex to free speech, what goes online is increasingly up to financial companies... Read more »
Source: Finance & economics | Published: October 12, 2021 - 12:00 am
The Nobel prize in economics celebrates an empirical revolution
David Card shares this year’s award with Joshua Angrist and Guido Imbens... Read more »
Source: Finance & economics | Published: October 12, 2021 - 12:00 am
Does anyone actually understand inflation?
A pugnacious paper sets off a debate about the role of expectations in shaping prices... Read more »
Source: Finance & economics | Published: October 9, 2021 - 12:00 am
A different approach to investing in developing countries
The concept of emerging markets is strained. Time to think about economic growth models instead... Read more »
Source: Finance & economics | Published: October 9, 2021 - 12:00 am
A wave of green government bonds is flooding markets
The benefit may be more political than economic... Read more »
Source: Finance & economics | Published: October 9, 2021 - 12:00 am
Could a $1trn coin end America’s debt-ceiling showdown?
Proponents argue that the zany proposal is the government’s least bad option... Read more »
Source: Finance & economics | Published: October 9, 2021 - 12:00 am
Companies cast off their reluctance to invest
Many are promising an investment bonanza... Read more »
Source: Finance & economics | Published: October 7, 2021 - 2:39 pm
Is the world economy going back to the 1970s?
Despite some eerie echoes, the past is not the best guide to the present... Read more »
Source: Finance & economics | Published: October 7, 2021 - 12:00 am

Economy

Fed's Barkin backs tapering plans and expresses concern about inflation
Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin said he's on board with reducing the amount of economic help the central bank is providing.... Read more »
Source: Economy | Published: October 15, 2021 - 3:17 pm
Retail sales unexpectedly rise in September as consumers keep spending
Consumers spent at a much faster pace than expected in September, defying expectations for a pullback amid pervasive supply chain problems.... Read more »
Source: Economy | Published: October 15, 2021 - 1:41 pm
Jobless claims fall below 300,000 for the first time since the pandemic began
Initial claims for unemployment insurance for the week ended Oct. 9 were expected to total 318,000.... Read more »
Source: Economy | Published: October 14, 2021 - 1:54 pm
Fed says it could begin 'gradual tapering process' by mid-November
The Federal Open Market Committee on Wednesday released minutes from its Sept. 21-22 policy meeting.... Read more »
Source: Economy | Published: October 14, 2021 - 12:14 am
Consumer prices rise more than expected as energy costs surge
Consumer prices increased slightly more than expected in September as food and energy price rises offset declines in used cars, the Labor Department said.... Read more »
Source: Economy | Published: October 13, 2021 - 3:30 pm
A record 4.3 million workers quit their jobs in August, led by food and retail industries
Job openings declined sharply in August while hiring also fell and the level of workers quitting their jobs hit the highest level since at least late 2000.... Read more »
Source: Economy | Published: October 13, 2021 - 1:26 pm
Weekly mortgage demand stalls, as rates jump to highest level since June
Mortgage rates continued their trudge higher last week, leaving most homeowners with little to no incentive to refinance.... Read more »
Source: Economy | Published: October 13, 2021 - 11:00 am
September's jobs creation comes up short with gain of just 194,000
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 500,000 in September, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones.... Read more »
Source: Economy | Published: October 12, 2021 - 6:45 pm
Fed Governor Lael Brainard is in line for a key banking position. Here's what it could mean for Wall Street
Fed Governor Lael Brainard should figure prominently as President Joe Biden weighs who will chair the central bank and who will specifically supervise banks.... Read more »
Source: Economy | Published: October 11, 2021 - 4:29 pm
Strong wage gains cast doubt that inflation is going away anytime soon
September's wage gains provided more fuel to the argument that the current pace of inflation could run longer than many economists anticipate.... Read more »
Source: Economy | Published: October 9, 2021 - 12:30 am
As mortgage rates shoot even higher, refinance demand plummets 10%
A sharp jump in mortgage interest rates over the past few weeks is taking its toll on mortgage demand.... Read more »
Source: Economy | Published: October 7, 2021 - 7:40 pm
Jobless claims post sharp decline to 326,000, better than expectations
Initial filings for jobless benefits were expected to total 345,000 for the week ended Oct. 2, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones.... Read more »
Source: Economy | Published: October 7, 2021 - 3:49 pm
Companies hired at a brisk pace in September despite fears about Covid and the economy, ADP says
Private jobs rose by 568,000 for the month, better than the Dow Jones estimate of 425,000 and ahead of the downwardly revised 340,000 in August.... Read more »
Source: Economy | Published: October 6, 2021 - 3:17 pm
Fed’s Evans sees inflation falling below central bank's 2% target after current rise subsides
The current spate of inflation won't last and ultimately will fall below the Federal Reserve's target, Chicago Fed President Charles Evans said.... Read more »
Source: Economy | Published: October 5, 2021 - 9:23 pm
U.S. faces a recession if Congress doesn't address the debt limit within 2 weeks, Yellen says
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen believes the economy would fall into a recession if Congress fails to raise the debt ceiling before a default on the U.S. debt.... Read more »
Source: Economy | Published: October 5, 2021 - 6:38 pm

Grit Daily Finance

Olga Vorobyeva on DeFi: “It’s like bringing the casino into capitalism”
Decentralized finance (DeFi) is booming. And among everything blockchain has to offer, DeFi is one of the most legitimate sectors and – arguably – the most promising. But like everything in life, it has its pitfalls too. “Decentralized finance allows anyone a do-it-yourself version of investment banking, supported by high... Read more »
Source: Grit Daily Finance | Published: September 27, 2021 - 6:06 am
Millennials Created Meme Stocks: Prior Generations Are Reaping The Benefits
A report by Openmarkets Group (OMG), an Australian trading and wealth management fintech, has found that millennials are getting outperformed when it comes to meme stock investing. The concept of meme stocks was the result of the viralization of Gamestop (GME) and AMC Entertainment (AMC) during the Gamestop short squeeze... Read more »
Source: Grit Daily Finance | Published: September 24, 2021 - 9:00 am
Data Management Startup Rose Technology Closes $5.5 mln Seed Funding Round
Rose Technology, a New York-based data management startup, has closed a $5.5 million seed funding round to revolutionize how organizations and individuals deal with data. The seed funding round was led by Toronto-based Portage Ventures and counted with participation from important firms like BoxGroup and Sound Ventures. The new capital... Read more »
Source: Grit Daily Finance | Published: September 21, 2021 - 1:00 pm
Protecting $50 billion in funds, DeFi security outfit Immunefi is a metaphor for all startups
Decentralized finance – DeFi – has exploded over the last couple of years. And with any fast-moving new tech sector, some people will attempt to take advantage of the industry, which means DeFi security is a booming sector as we protect against an ever-increasing amount of hacks, breaches, and exploits.... Read more »
Source: Grit Daily Finance | Published: September 17, 2021 - 4:29 pm
Crypto Startup Floating Point Raises $10 mln in Series A Funding
Floating Point Group, a crypto startup based in Hoboken, has raised $10 million in Series A funding to continue disrupting the crypto industry. The Series A funding round counted with participation from investors like Tribe Capital, Anthony Scaramucci, Coinbase Ventures, Gettlylab’s F A S T, CapitalX, Borderless Capital, Formulate Ventures,... Read more »
Source: Grit Daily Finance | Published: September 17, 2021 - 9:00 am
Fintech Startup Neo Financial Closes $64 mln Series B Funding Round
Neo Financial, a Calgary-based Fintech startup, has closed a $64 million Series B funding round to revolutionize how people use their money. The round was led by Valar Ventures, who also led the Series B round, and counted with participation from Greenoaks Capital, Altos Ventures, Breyer Capital, Golden Ventures, Afore... Read more »
Source: Grit Daily Finance | Published: September 16, 2021 - 12:00 pm
Cryptocurrency Exchange Startups Vie for Bitcoin Buyers
People are becoming increasingly interested in purchasing cryptocurrencies. There is no need to be surprised, as this is seemingly an amazing investment option for almost anyone. The most well-known cryptocurrency is, of course, Bitcoin (BTC). It may look really difficult to invest in this crypto, but it is much simpler... Read more »
Source: Grit Daily Finance | Published: August 26, 2021 - 12:36 pm
Al-Powered Fintech Startup Zeni Raises $34m in Series B Round
The Palo Alto and Pune-based AI-powered fintech startup Zeni has completed a Series B fundraising round and secured $34 million. It is an advanced fintech platform that allows companies to do all their financial tracking in one place. Elevation Capital led the fund. Other investors included Neeraj Arora, Think Investments,... Read more »
Source: Grit Daily Finance | Published: August 6, 2021 - 9:00 am
Visa Looks to Buy EU-Based Tink for $2.1 billion
Visa is reportedly in the market for Tink, the Swedish FinTech firm that is remarkably similar to Plaid – which Visa tried to buy already. In the US, the Justice Department opted to deny Visa the opportunity to buy Plaid. Now, Visa is working to buy a company that does... Read more »
Source: Grit Daily Finance | Published: June 25, 2021 - 12:33 am
Video Is Venture Capital the Right Model for Investing in Africa?
Whether venture capital is the right model for investing in Africa was the topic of a recent clubhouse chat which discussed funding models in Africa to support African innovation. The conversation consisted of a number of seasoned entrepreneurs and investors with experience investing in the continent. Panelists included Geetha Tharmaratnam, a... Read more »
Source: Grit Daily Finance | Published: June 24, 2021 - 4:25 pm

CBNC Business News

Former President Bill Clinton admitted to hospital with non-Covid related infection
Clinton's spokesman Angel Urena said late Thursday that the former president was admitted to UCI Medical Center in California.... Read more »
Source: CBNC Business News | Published: October 15, 2021 - 10:40 pm
Climate change poses systemic threat to entire economy, Biden plan warns
The plan accounts for how climate change will impact companies people are invested in and aims to protect the savings of American families.... Read more »
Source: CBNC Business News | Published: October 15, 2021 - 11:20 am
Virgin Galactic delays beginning of commercial spaceflights to fourth quarter 2022, stock falls 20%
Virgin Galactic is delaying the beginning of its commercial space tourism service to fourth quarter 2022.... Read more »
Source: CBNC Business News | Published: October 15, 2021 - 9:52 am
Sydney to allow quarantine-free international travel for Australians from next month
Australia shut its international borders in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic and has so far allowed mostly citizens and permanent residents to return.... Read more »
Source: CBNC Business News | Published: October 15, 2021 - 7:17 am
A buried building near Jerusalem’s Western Wall is opening to travelers – here's what it looks like
After an excavation that lasted more than 150 years, an underground building constructed around A.D. 20 is set to open to the public in December.... Read more »
Source: CBNC Business News | Published: October 15, 2021 - 5:23 am
Indonesia's Bali is reopening to tourists — but visitors from Australia and Singapore may have to wait
Indonesia's Bali reopened to tourists from select countries on Thursday in what authorities call a "baby steps" approach to resuming international travel.... Read more »
Source: CBNC Business News | Published: October 15, 2021 - 3:40 am
NHL started its $1 billion deal with ESPN and Turner Sports – here's how many people watched the season openers
The NHL returned to ESPN with a doubleheader that averaged 884,000 viewers, and TNT's coverage attracted more than 669,000 viewers.... Read more »
Source: CBNC Business News | Published: October 14, 2021 - 11:11 pm
Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Virgin Galactic, Alcoa & more
Check out the companies making headlines in after hours trading.... Read more »
Source: CBNC Business News | Published: October 14, 2021 - 9:41 pm
FDA panel unanimously recommends Moderna Covid booster shots for at-risk adults
The endorsement is a crucial step before the U.S. can start giving third shots to some of the millions of Americans who originally received Moderna's vaccine.... Read more »
Source: CBNC Business News | Published: October 14, 2021 - 9:19 pm
Walgreens earnings top estimates, as drugstore gives twice as many Covid vaccines as expected
The drugstore chain will hold an investor day and lay out its growth plans on Thursday.... Read more »
Source: CBNC Business News | Published: October 14, 2021 - 8:49 pm
Domino's shares rise as investors look past sales miss, executives outline steps to ease staffing issues
Domino's Pizza tried to reassure investors Thursday that it has more growth ahead despite snapping a longtime streak for U.S. same-store sales growth.... Read more »
Source: CBNC Business News | Published: October 14, 2021 - 8:46 pm
Walgreens shares surge as CEO Roz Brewer outlines plans to make health care its growth engine
Roz Brewer, who joined as CEO in March, said the company will open hundreds of doctor offices, shake up its front-of-store merchandise and free up pharmacists' time.... Read more »
Source: CBNC Business News | Published: October 14, 2021 - 8:43 pm
Activist investor Jana Partners takes stake in Macy's, urges spin-off of digital biz
Activist investor Jana Partners has taken a stake in Macy's, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC.... Read more »
Source: CBNC Business News | Published: October 14, 2021 - 8:42 pm
Stock hijacker Mark Miller pleads guilty in over-the-counter market shell company pump-and-dump scheme
Three men were charged with securities fraud involving shell companies that were hijacked and had stock shares pumped up and dumped on unwitting investors.... Read more »
Source: CBNC Business News | Published: October 14, 2021 - 8:16 pm
Alaska doctors forced to ration life-sustaining treatments as Covid patients clog up hospitals
Doctors at Providence Alaska Medical Center have been forced to choose who might live or likely die as Covid patients stretch the hospital's resources thin.... Read more »
Source: CBNC Business News | Published: October 14, 2021 - 7:26 pm

The Financial Express

● Rakesh Jhunjhunwala trims stake in Fortis Healthcare even as stock rallies over 72% so far this year
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala has cut a stake in a healthcare firm Fortis Healthcare to 4.23 per cent... Read more »
Source: The Financial Express | Published: October 18, 2021 - 6:33 am
● Farmers ‘Rail Roko’ Protest Live Updates: Protesters block railway tracks in Punjab and UP, agitation suspended in Lakhimpur
Farmers Rail Roko Protest Today Live News, Farmers Protest Over Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Live Updates: The SKM said during the 'rail roko' protest, all train traffic will be stopped for six hours from 10 am till 4 pm on Monday.... Read more »
Source: The Financial Express | Published: October 18, 2021 - 6:30 am
● Share Market Live: Sensex soars, Nifty tops 18500 amid technical issues on BSE, CDSL; Zerodha issue advisory
Share Market News Today | Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Domestic markets scaled all-time highs on Monday morning. Broader markets were mirroring the up-move.... Read more »
Source: The Financial Express | Published: October 18, 2021 - 6:26 am
● Tata launches its 5-star safety rated sub-compact SUV in India, the Punch
Tata Motors has launched its latest sub-compact SUV in the Indian market, the Punch, priced at ₹5.49 lakh. The Tata Punch is India's safest sub-compact SUV, having received a 5-start safety rating by Global NCAP.... Read more »
Source: The Financial Express | Published: October 18, 2021 - 6:25 am
● Tilt Brand Solutions appoints Michelle Suradkar as COO
She comes on board effective November 15... Read more »
Source: The Financial Express | Published: October 18, 2021 - 6:19 am
● New defence enterprises begin an uncertain journey
An official statement, issued alongside by the Press Information Bureau, claimed that the move will enhance functional autonomy and efficiency of the enterprises and unleash new growth potential and innovation.... Read more »
Source: The Financial Express | Published: October 18, 2021 - 6:17 am
● When should you get your second credit card?
Multiple credit cards can be rewarding in more than one way. However, there are a few situations where an additional credit card could add on to your problems than solve them.... Read more »
Source: The Financial Express | Published: October 18, 2021 - 6:01 am
● Morepen unveils a new campaign with Boman Irani
The campaign highlights the conveniences of home-use medical devices... Read more »
Source: The Financial Express | Published: October 18, 2021 - 5:54 am
● ‘We are scared…’: Migrants leave Kashmir as civilian killings by terrorists continue unabated in Valley
Along with non-locals, Kashmiri Pandits and Sikh families have also started leaving the Valley. They have now started to move to places like Jammu. ... Read more »
Source: The Financial Express | Published: October 18, 2021 - 5:32 am
● Climate Change: European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and its impact on India
Free riding and climate fairness are the two main issues behind the difficulties in reaching meaningful international agreements on reducing emissions.... Read more »
Source: The Financial Express | Published: October 18, 2021 - 5:29 am
● Enjoy fast & free Wi-Fi facility on Delhi Metro Yellow Line; Here’s how to access the service
Commuters will be able to use standard internet applications such as Email, WhatsApp, Facebook, Google Search, Audio and Video calls, etc. by simply logging into “OUI DMRC FREE Wi-Fi” network ID.... Read more »
Source: The Financial Express | Published: October 18, 2021 - 5:26 am
● Coronavirus India Live News: India reports 13,596 fresh Covid-19 infections, lowest in 230 days; 166 deaths; Active cases lowest in 221 days
Coronavirus Vaccine Registration, Covid-19 India Latest Update, Coronavirus Cases in India Today News, October 18 Live Updates: Recovery rate improves to 98.12%, highest since March 2020; India has been reporting below 20,000 new Covid-19 cases for the past few days.... Read more »
Source: The Financial Express | Published: October 18, 2021 - 5:16 am
● Temple run, holy dips, religious chants: Opposition banks on ‘Hindutva’ to turn tables against BJP in UP
Uttar Pradesh Elections 2022: Opposition parties are treading a path already being walked by the BJP which has brought the saffron party success time and again. ... Read more »
Source: The Financial Express | Published: October 18, 2021 - 4:18 am
● Nifty targets 18800, Bank Nifty may hit 40400 as charts suggest; RIL, ZEEL, Adani Ports top money-making bets
Nifty is trading above 20 and 50-day SMAs which are important short term moving averages, indicating positive bias in the short term... Read more »
Source: The Financial Express | Published: October 18, 2021 - 4:04 am
● Tata Punch: Can this tiny Tata punch above its weight?
‘Tiny SUV’ is a segment not many carmakers have entered into or aced. With the Punch, Tata Motors aims to strengthen its SUV lineage and show that small SUVs are, indeed, a ‘segment’... Read more »
Source: The Financial Express | Published: October 18, 2021 - 3:33 am

Radarr Africa

Mantashe opposes coal ban for climate aid
Rich nations shouldn’t force South Africa to ban new coal-power projects and impose other… The post Mantashe opposes coal ban for climate aid appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »
Source: Radarr Africa | Published: October 15, 2021 - 10:15 am
China forcing fashion industry to silence concerns over ‘dirty’ cotton
When a fashion industry sustainability group called out China over its treatment of Uyghur… The post China forcing fashion industry to silence concerns over ‘dirty’ cotton appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »
Source: Radarr Africa | Published: October 15, 2021 - 10:11 am
Australian Miner Places $2 Billion Copper Bet on Green Energy Transition
South32 Ltd. S32 -0.26% bet on copper being in hot demand in an accelerating… The post Australian Miner Places $2 Billion Copper Bet on Green Energy Transition appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »
Source: Radarr Africa | Published: October 15, 2021 - 10:02 am
Dubai seeks to bolster economic ties with East Africa
East Africa, the fastest-growing economic district in the African continent, offers tremendous opportunities for… The post Dubai seeks to bolster economic ties with East Africa appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »
Source: Radarr Africa | Published: October 15, 2021 - 9:54 am
Agribank Appoints Karuaihe as New CEO
The current Head of Commodities at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) in South Africa,… The post Agribank Appoints Karuaihe as New CEO appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »
Source: Radarr Africa | Published: October 15, 2021 - 9:45 am
Osino Announces Strategic $5.5 Million Private Placement From Key Shareholders
Osino Resources Corp. is pleased to announce that it has increased the size of… The post Osino Announces Strategic $5.5 Million Private Placement From Key Shareholders appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »
Source: Radarr Africa | Published: October 15, 2021 - 9:40 am
REFILE-De Beers strikes deal with Namibia to extend Namdeb mine life to 2042
Namdeb, a joint venture between the Namibian government and Anglo American’s diamond business De… The post REFILE-De Beers strikes deal with Namibia to extend Namdeb mine life to 2042 appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »
Source: Radarr Africa | Published: October 15, 2021 - 9:26 am
Bumpy recovery for the broader property market
Kobus Lamprecht, head of research and publications at noted Cape Town-based property economists Rode… The post Bumpy recovery for the broader property market appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »
Source: Radarr Africa | Published: October 15, 2021 - 9:08 am
Nigeria, others need 700 new data centres to meet capacity demand
AFRICA is currently underserved in terms of Data Centre (DC) capacity, accounting for one… The post Nigeria, others need 700 new data centres to meet capacity demand appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »
Source: Radarr Africa | Published: October 14, 2021 - 11:26 am
Cardano may expand to Africa as the DeFi battle heats up
The 33-year old founder of Cardano and chief executive of Input Output Hong Kong… The post Cardano may expand to Africa as the DeFi battle heats up appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »
Source: Radarr Africa | Published: October 14, 2021 - 9:48 am

Business Standard

● DATA STORY: India logs 13,596 cases; Mumbai records 0 deaths in 20 months
India has so far administered 977,947,783 vaccine doses. That is 2869.45 per cent of its total caseload, and 69.99 per cent of its population... Read more »
Source: Business Standard | Published: October 18, 2021 - 6:04 am
● With single data source, India tends to underreport road crash deaths
India banks solely on the police force for this data, ignoring other critical sources... Read more »
Source: Business Standard | Published: October 18, 2021 - 6:01 am
● MARKETS: Sensex up 500pts, Nifty at 18,500; Tata Power up 14%, metals shine
Stock market LIVE: Metal stocks have logged smart gains, while PSU Bank, IT, Consumer Durables and Energy shares have also moved up in trades so far... Read more »
Source: Business Standard | Published: October 18, 2021 - 5:46 am
● MARKETS: Sensex up 500pts, Nifty at 18,500; Tata Power up 14%, metals shine
Stock market LIVE: Metal stocks have logged smart gains, while PSU Bank, IT, Consumer Durables and Energy shares have also moved up in trades so far... Read more »
Source: Business Standard | Published: October 18, 2021 - 5:46 am
● PNB Housing hits 5% lower circuit on calling-off Rs 4,000 cr Carlyle deal
The board of PNB Housing Finance has decided not to proceed with a preferential issue of shares to investors led by Carlyle after the plan was delayed due to pending legal proceedings.... Read more »
Source: Business Standard | Published: October 18, 2021 - 5:41 am
● India in no hurry to unwind stimulus but oil a worry, says Sitharaman
Rising crude oil prices are emerging as a huge challenge and the uncertainty could upend some of her plans to get the economy back on track, she said... Read more »
Source: Business Standard | Published: October 18, 2021 - 5:27 am
● India in no hurry to unwind stimulus but oil a worry, says Sitharaman
Rising crude oil prices are emerging as a huge challenge and the uncertainty could upend some of her plans to get the economy back on track, she said... Read more »
Source: Business Standard | Published: October 18, 2021 - 5:27 am
● China Q3 GDP growth hits 1-year low, raising heat on policymakers
China's economy grew at the slowest pace in a year in the third quarter... Read more »
Source: Business Standard | Published: October 18, 2021 - 5:20 am
● Metal index hits record high; Hindustan Zinc, Vedanta, Nalco gain up to 18%
The Nifty Metal index surpassed its previous high of 6,079.55 on October 14, 2021.... Read more »
Source: Business Standard | Published: October 18, 2021 - 5:04 am
● Risks of Vodafone Idea's financial profile worsening are receding: Lenders
The company's debt continues to remain high and its current financial flexibility continues to remain strained... Read more »
Source: Business Standard | Published: October 18, 2021 - 4:57 am
● Q&A: Retail investors now a significant force, says IIFL's Nirmal Jain
In this exclusive interview, Nirmal Jain, founder & chairman, IIFL group, talks about retail frenzy in the stock market and how the retail broking business is faring against this backdrop... Read more »
Source: Business Standard | Published: October 18, 2021 - 4:49 am
● Apple iPad Mini 6 review: Not extravagant but practical for its size, price
Priced at Rs 46,900, the Apple iPad Mini is a unique proposition in the tablet market. It is a handy tablet packed with so much performance that you do not know how to use it to its max potential... Read more »
Source: Business Standard | Published: October 18, 2021 - 4:39 am
● Live news: Farm union block trains; India logs 13,596 new Covid cases
Live news: Samyukta Kisan Morcha wants the sacking of junior home minister, whose son is under arrest for the violence in Lakhmipur Kheri.... Read more »
Source: Business Standard | Published: October 18, 2021 - 4:33 am
● D-Mart rallies 11%, hits new high on healthy operational performance in Q2
ICICI Securities said it continue to remain structurally positive on the stock, however it believes recent appreciation of the stock price factors in most positives.... Read more »
Source: Business Standard | Published: October 18, 2021 - 4:23 am
● Green, sustainable: Google's new campus searches for carbon-free future
Google envisions its latest campus as the embodiment of a grander ambition to run its operations entirely free of carbon... Read more »
Source: Business Standard | Published: October 18, 2021 - 3:52 am

Business – ARY NEWS

OGRA jacks up CNG prices in Punjab, Sindh
LAHORE: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has jacked up prices of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Punjab and Sindh, ARY News reported, citing well-informed sources. The prices have been increased as the value of rupee has devalued against the US dollar. After the recent hike, the rate of... Read more »
Source: Business – ARY NEWS | Published: August 3, 2021 - 7:26 am
Govt committed to build strategic reserves of essential commodities: Tarin
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin has presided over the meeting of the National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC) held at the Finance Division, ARY News reported on Monday. Secretary Finance briefed the meeting about the slight uptick in weekly SPI, which increased by 0.03 per cent during... Read more »
Source: Business – ARY NEWS | Published: August 2, 2021 - 7:25 pm
Video Promotion of construction sector to boost economic activities: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Monday the PTI government was bringing a revolution in the construction sector. Addressing the closing ceremony of three-day Interior, Construction, Electrical and Electronics Expo in Islamabad, the premier said the promotion of the construction sector would boost economic activities and wealth creation in... Read more »
Source: Business – ARY NEWS | Published: August 2, 2021 - 2:25 pm
Smart buildings: Cohesion CEO on the office of the future
NEW YORK: Before COVID-19, Thru Shivakumar, co-founder and CEO of Cohesion, was already working on apps to convert office buildings into smart spaces, powered by technology that enables interaction with tenants through phones and computers. Since the pandemic began, however, she is learning that the smart buildings of the future... Read more »
Source: Business – ARY NEWS | Published: August 2, 2021 - 1:56 pm
Exports grow 17.3% to $2.35bn in July
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports grew by 17.3 per cent to $2.35 billion in the first month of the fiscal year 2021-22 i.e. July as compared to last year’s same period. This was stated by Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood. He tweeted: “During the first... Read more »
Source: Business – ARY NEWS | Published: August 2, 2021 - 1:17 pm
US dollar crosses Rs163 mark in interbank
KARACHI: The rise of the United States (US) dollar in the interbank against the Pakistani rupee continued on Monday as it crossed the Rs163 mark, ARY NEWS reported. According to details, the US dollar was traded at Rs163.05 in the interbank after witnessing an increase of Rs0.62 on the first... Read more »
Source: Business – ARY NEWS | Published: August 2, 2021 - 8:48 am
Pfizer and Moderna raise prices for COVID-19 vaccines in EU
Pfizer Inc and Moderna Inc have raised the prices of their COVID-19 vaccines in their latest European Union supply contracts, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. The new price for the Pfizer shot was 19.50 euros ($23.15)against 15.50 euros previously, the newspaper said, citing portions of the contracts seen. The... Read more »
Source: Business – ARY NEWS | Published: August 2, 2021 - 5:11 am
Pakistan cheapest country in the world, Afghanistan trails: Global index
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been ranked the most economical country to live in with a cost of living index 18.58 while Afghanistan 24.51; India 25.14; and Syria 25.31 trail respectively, ARY News reported on Sunday. As per the report on the cost of living index compiled by GoBankingRates Company, Pakistan is... Read more »
Source: Business – ARY NEWS | Published: August 1, 2021 - 12:01 pm
Businesses with vaccinated workforce to be reopened from August 09: Sindh govt ‎
KARACHI: Sindh government on Sunday assured traders of reopening business sectors whose workforce has received COVID vaccination from August 09, ARY NEWS reported. In a hurriedly called meeting with traders, Sindh Information Minister Nasir Hussain Shah said that they would allow businesses having vaccinated workforce to operate from August 09.... Read more »
Source: Business – ARY NEWS | Published: August 1, 2021 - 11:57 am
Beijing’s infrastructure development index ranks Pakistan top in South Asia
Despite Covid pandemic and a consequent trend of an overall decline in the South Asia region, Pakistan has progressed one spot in the Belt and Road Infrastructure Development Index (2021) and claimed 5th position globally in infrastructure development, ARY News reported. In the annual report on the Beijing based development... Read more »
Source: Business – ARY NEWS | Published: August 1, 2021 - 7:45 am

Fortune

Apple’s controversial phone-scanning plan gets eviscerated
More than a dozen cryptographers and security researchers have released a new paper to warn that Apple's phone-scanning software "creates serious security and privacy risks for all society." Read More... Read more »
Source: Fortune | Published: October 15, 2021 - 9:56 pm
What do chief diversity officers know about tech?
A new startup hopes to lessen bias in the workplace with smart VR tech— and Steph Curry is an investor. Read More... Read more »
Source: Fortune | Published: October 15, 2021 - 7:12 pm
Ozy, Theranos, oh my. How startup culture is kind of like Instagram
Ozy and Theranos are different levels of fraud. But fake-it-til-you-make it culture is still a serious problem in venture capital. Read More... Read more »
Source: Fortune | Published: October 15, 2021 - 3:46 pm
A simulated workplace shows how sexist slights can cripple a woman’s career
Author Jessica Nordell shows how even small offenses add up. Read More... Read more »
Source: Fortune | Published: October 15, 2021 - 12:46 pm
Fortune’s latest Quarterly Investment Guide is out
It includes a diversified portfolio of 13 stocks to buy and hold over the next few years. Read More... Read more »
Source: Fortune | Published: October 15, 2021 - 9:43 am
Bitcoin nears $60,000—Global stocks jump on earnings optimism
Stocks look to finish out the week on a high note, helped by earnings and strong labor market data. Read More... Read more »
Source: Fortune | Published: October 15, 2021 - 9:26 am
Blockchain says it posted $1.5 billion in revenue this year
One of the oldest companies in the crypto industry shares its revenue figures for the first time. Read More... Read more »
Source: Fortune | Published: October 14, 2021 - 11:59 pm
The stalemate over patents is fueling vaccine inequity—and the pandemic
Moderna’s refusal to share its vaccine recipe is the latest blow in a losing fight to ensure equitable vaccine access for all. Read More... Read more »
Source: Fortune | Published: October 14, 2021 - 8:05 pm
Microsoft deletes its LinkedIn profile in China
LinkedIn is leaving China. What does this mean for tech? Read More... Read more »
Source: Fortune | Published: October 14, 2021 - 5:06 pm
Nextdoor CEO Sarah Friar throws down a gauntlet to social media companies—and to herself
NextDoor soared in the pandemic. But as social media companies face the music of election misinformation and teen toxicity, CEO Sarah Friar is challenging herself, and the industry, to do better. Read More... Read more »
Source: Fortune | Published: October 14, 2021 - 2:57 pm
Match Group CEO Shar Dubey speaks out on abortion rights—and Apple in-app payments
Apple has a "responsibility" to reexamine its in-app payments, the online dating CEO says. Read More... Read more »
Source: Fortune | Published: October 14, 2021 - 1:14 pm
Wisdom from Day 3 of the Most Powerful Women Summit
U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO Suzanne Clark: "We have become a country of people without jobs and jobs without people." Read More... Read more »
Source: Fortune | Published: October 14, 2021 - 9:25 am
Investors push global stocks and crypto higher even as inflation spikes
Crypto bulls are back, pushing Bitcoin's market cap above $1 trillion. Stocks and futures are higher today, too. Read More... Read more »
Source: Fortune | Published: October 14, 2021 - 9:19 am
Will Apple’s sales wilt from the global chip shortage?
Supply chain issues are complicating the once-rosy outlook for Apple's latest iPhone. Read More... Read more »
Source: Fortune | Published: October 13, 2021 - 9:01 pm
New U.S. COVID cases are down 21%. See how your state is doing
More Americans are getting boosters than their first COVID shot. Read More... Read more »
Source: Fortune | Published: October 13, 2021 - 9:00 pm

Financial Times

● China economy grows 4.9% in third quarter as momentum slows
GDP expands at slowest pace in a year as property slowdown and energy crisis hit recovery... Read more »
Source: Financial Times | Published: October 18, 2021 - 6:02 am
● Quant ‘wolves’ chart path to China
Plus, the reinvention of lockdown day traders, UK asset managers’ diverging fortunes, and an immersive digital art experience... Read more »
Source: Financial Times | Published: October 18, 2021 - 5:00 am
● Goldman Sachs granted full ownership of China securities venture
US bank hails ‘milestone’ as it prepares to increase staffing and investment in the country... Read more »
Source: Financial Times | Published: October 18, 2021 - 4:28 am
● Developing economies risk falling off the convergence process
Rising inflation and supply chain woes add to pressure on vulnerable countries... Read more »
Source: Financial Times | Published: October 18, 2021 - 4:00 am
● Nato to expand focus to counter rising China
Secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg reveals significant broadening of western alliance’s objectives to include Beijing... Read more »
Source: Financial Times | Published: October 18, 2021 - 4:00 am
● Rise and fall: the scandal that toppled Austria’s Sebastian Kurz
State prosecutors are investigating an allegation that taxpayers’ money was used to fund the former chancellor’s rise to power... Read more »
Source: Financial Times | Published: October 18, 2021 - 4:00 am
● US TV network ratings dive after prime years of Trump and trauma
Audiences have deserted media groups in droves as the news cycle has eased... Read more »
Source: Financial Times | Published: October 18, 2021 - 4:00 am
● Is the army of lockdown traders here to stay?
Brokers and platforms are hopeful some of the retail boom will outlast the pandemic... Read more »
Source: Financial Times | Published: October 18, 2021 - 4:00 am
● The French disrupter: rise of Eric Zemmour shakes up presidential race
Emergence of far-right talk-show star as contender plays havoc with rivals’ electoral calculations... Read more »
Source: Financial Times | Published: October 18, 2021 - 4:00 am
● Fuel price spike threatens airlines’ recovery from pandemic
Carriers hit by twofold rise in cost of jet fuel over past year... Read more »
Source: Financial Times | Published: October 18, 2021 - 3:00 am
● Pfizer and Moderna forecast to almost double vaccine sales in 2022
Bullish projections show mRNA jab producers could generate more than $90bn in sales next year... Read more »
Source: Financial Times | Published: October 18, 2021 - 1:00 am
Shiseido targets acquisitions to expand focus beyond China
Chief of cosmetics group forecasts return of tourism next year but wants to diversify in US and Europe... Read more »
Source: Financial Times | Published: October 17, 2021 - 11:30 pm
Latest news updates: Asian stocks fall amid weaker-than-expected China growth
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Source: Financial Times | Published: October 17, 2021 - 11:08 pm
Venezuela halts talks with opposition after key Maduro ally extradited
Caracas responds angrily as fixer Alex Saab flown to face money laundering charges in US... Read more »
Source: Financial Times | Published: October 17, 2021 - 7:00 pm
Biden’s green agenda at risk as coal-state Democrat digs in
Joe Manchin wants to cut key policy from spending bill as US vows ‘leadership’ at climate summit... Read more »
Source: Financial Times | Published: October 17, 2021 - 5:13 pm

Music Business Worldwide

Adele’s Easy On Me shatters BTS’s Spotify record for day-one global plays
MBW crunches the numbers to estimate just how much bigger Adele's new record was than BTS's record-setting Butter Source... Read more »
Source: Music Business Worldwide | Published: October 17, 2021 - 6:55 pm
From Spotify vs. songwriters to Adele vs. our emotions: It’s MBW’s Weekly Round-up
The biggest stories of the past five days – and why they matter Source... Read more »
Source: Music Business Worldwide | Published: October 15, 2021 - 3:29 pm
Billy Porter signs with Island UK and Republic Records
Porter has also released a new single entitled, Children Source... Read more »
Source: Music Business Worldwide | Published: October 15, 2021 - 3:06 pm
Primary Wave buys stake in Gerry Goffin catalog for $20m (report)
Deal includes a number of songs Goffin co-wrote with Carole King such as the No.1 hit Take Good Care of My Baby Source... Read more »
Source: Music Business Worldwide | Published: October 15, 2021 - 2:37 pm
Abbey Road turns 90: Iconic London studios to host free two-day festival to celebrate anniversary
Studios to open doors for free, two-day festival on November 11 and 12 Source... Read more »
Source: Music Business Worldwide | Published: October 15, 2021 - 11:55 am
Has the time come for technology to bridge the gap between the music industry and wider hospitality sector to help increase the number of live opportunities for artists?
This MBW op/ed comes from Tom Brady, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of London-based music startup, GigRealm Source... Read more »
Source: Music Business Worldwide | Published: October 15, 2021 - 11:28 am
Spotify and other streaming services propose ‘lowest royalty rates in history’ for songwriters
Music streaming services have all filed documents with the US Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) this week Source... Read more »
Source: Music Business Worldwide | Published: October 14, 2021 - 7:20 pm
Another massive music deal, as Spirit Music Group parent strikes $500m alliance with Northleaf Capital Partners
Northleaf has more than $18 billion in private equity, private credit and infrastructure commitments under management Source... Read more »
Source: Music Business Worldwide | Published: October 14, 2021 - 3:33 pm
What do Blackstone’s billions mean for Merck Mercuriadis’ mission for songwriters?
The Hipgnosis founder joins Blackstone's Qasim Abbas in MBW's in-depth interview RE: the deal everyone's talking about Source... Read more »
Source: Music Business Worldwide | Published: October 14, 2021 - 2:49 pm
The SEC just green-lit the sale of shares in a hit song – and fans can buy them for $16
SongVest has received what it says is the first SEC qualification of music royalties Source... Read more »
Source: Music Business Worldwide | Published: October 14, 2021 - 1:18 pm

Israel - Globes

● Israel and UAE nearing free trade agreement
Israel's Ambassador to the UAE Amir Hayek told an Israeli business delegation to Abu Dhabi and local business leaders that there will soon be a regional FTA.... Read more »
Source: Israel - Globes | Published: October 18, 2021 - 7:21 am
Regulator orders Israeli banks to improve services
Israel's Supervisor of Banks Yair Avidan has criticized the banks for long waits at call centers, difficulties in fixing face-to-face meetings in branches and the lack of availability in mortgage recycling.... Read more »
Source: Israel - Globes | Published: October 17, 2021 - 6:32 pm
Sun: NICE Systems gains on flat TASE
NICE Systems and Tower led the gains today while Ormat and Perrigo led the declines on the Tel Aviv 35 Index.... Read more »
Source: Israel - Globes | Published: October 17, 2021 - 5:43 pm
Job vacancies in Israel hit record as joblessness rises
Job vacancies in Israel climbed to a new record of 137,000 in Israel in September but unemployment rose to 7.9%.... Read more »
Source: Israel - Globes | Published: October 17, 2021 - 4:55 pm
Murdered real estate developer Eldad Peri leaves huge debt tangle
Trustees for Peri's companies and assets say their work will not be affected by his death.... Read more »
Source: Israel - Globes | Published: October 17, 2021 - 2:39 pm
Apartments sold and rented
A selection of recent real estate deals in Israel including in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Hod Hasharon, Rosh Ha'ayin, Beer Ya'akov and Ramla.... Read more »
Source: Israel - Globes | Published: October 17, 2021 - 2:36 pm
Medtronic in talks to buy Israeli co Triple Jump for $300m
Medtronic plans integrating Triple Jump's insulin pump patch into its artificial pancreas system.... Read more »
Source: Israel - Globes | Published: October 17, 2021 - 12:53 pm
Hapoalim raises $1b in green CoCo bond placement
The issue in accordance with the ICMA's Green Bond Principles is the first of its kind in Israel.... Read more »
Source: Israel - Globes | Published: October 17, 2021 - 11:49 am
SPAC Finnovate files for $150m Wall Street offering
Finnovate, headed by David Gershon, Ron Golan, and Jonathan Ophir, plans to acquire a fintech company in Israel.... Read more »
Source: Israel - Globes | Published: October 17, 2021 - 11:09 am
ironSource to buy US mobile ad co Tapjoy for $400m
The Israeli company said that the acquisition will strengthen its platform offerings for mobile app and game developers.... Read more »
Source: Israel - Globes | Published: October 14, 2021 - 6:25 pm

IOL - Business Report

● Unrest Fund approvals surpass R1 billion, save 22 493 jobs, says the IDC
THE INDUSTRIAL Development Corporation (IDC), a national development finance institution, said at the weekend its IDC's Post Unrest Business Recovery Funding approvals had surpassed the R1 billion mark, sustaining 22 493 jobs. The businesses, impacted by civil unrest and looting, which hit parts of Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal in July, were... Read more »
Source: IOL - Business Report | Published: October 18, 2021 - 5:30 am
● JSE-listed Karooooo group grows subscribers by 111% in the six months to August
Karooooo, the Nasdaq and JSE listed group that owns 100 percent of Cartrack Holdings, grew net subscriber additions by 102 609, or 111 percent in the six months to August 31.This was due to increased investment in sales and marketing, which takes about six months to translate into new customers.Subscription... Read more »
Source: IOL - Business Report | Published: October 18, 2021 - 5:20 am
● SA private sector investment needed to raise trillions to build lower carbon economy
The National Treasury is set to start formal talks with institutional investors in a bid to unlock at least R2 trillion in sustainable finance, towards building a more climate resilient and lower carbon economy.Treasury on Friday published an updated version of its draft technical paper titled, "Financing a Sustainable Economy",... Read more »
Source: IOL - Business Report | Published: October 18, 2021 - 5:01 am
● The Da Vinci Institute to confer a laureate on 9-year-old Professor Soborno Bari
Johannesburg – The Da Vinci Institute for Technology Management has announced that it will be bestowing the Da Vinci Laureate: Social Architecture on 9-year-old professor Soborno Isaac Bari in Modderfontein in Gauteng.In a statement, the institute said during its PhD. graduation and president’s dinner, it will honour both Bari and... Read more »
Source: IOL - Business Report | Published: October 18, 2021 - 3:59 am
KwaZulu-Natal-based farmers to receive eight refrigerated trucks worth close to R10m this month
KWAZULU-Natal-based emerging farmers will now have an improved access to markets as the province's four districts received eight refrigerated trucks worth close to R10 million this month.On Friday morning, KZN MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs Ravi Pillay handed over two trucks to the Ugu Development Agency as... Read more »
Source: IOL - Business Report | Published: October 17, 2021 - 12:02 pm
Old Mutual’s Prabashini Moodley named among top 50 women CEOs in Africa
OLD Mutual Corporate this week announced that its managing director, Prabashini Moodley, has been named by Africa.com as one of the top 50 women chief executive leading corporate Africa.The Africa.com definitive list of women chief executives identified women leaders of publicly listed companies in 21 African countries – a list... Read more »
Source: IOL - Business Report | Published: October 17, 2021 - 11:56 am
FNB customers to get discounts of up to 40% on all local flights - but there is a deadline
FNB’s eBucks Rewards is offering qualifying customers discounts from 5% up to 40% on all local flights booked via eBucks Travel on the FNB and/or RMB Private Bank apps. Qualifying FNB and RMB Private Bank customers can enjoy these discounts when booking flight tickets from any local airline between October... Read more »
Source: IOL - Business Report | Published: October 17, 2021 - 11:46 am
Make your social media platform aesthetically appealing to target the right audience
Social media platforms differ in functioning and appearance. Hence, it is really important to make sure that their aesthetics are in place so that one can attract more leads, increase sales, and broadcast the message in the right manner to the target audience. To ensure that your social media page... Read more »
Source: IOL - Business Report | Published: October 17, 2021 - 11:25 am
Your vote counts: SME owners making their mark can make all the difference
WITH the 2021 municipal elections on November 1 fast approaching, there has been much public debate around the role of local government in supporting and providing services to communities.The pivotal role that local government plays in the operational affairs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is, however, often overlooked.Small business... Read more »
Source: IOL - Business Report | Published: October 17, 2021 - 10:55 am
SA company MultiChoice included on the Fortune magazine 2021 Change the World list which recognises social and environmental impact
ENTERTAINMENT group MultiChoice has been included in the 2021 Fortune Change the World list, compiled by Fortune magazine, as one of 100 companies world-wide that have made a positive social or environmental impact.The list spotlights companies around the world that make a meaningful social or environmental impact through their profit-making... Read more »
Source: IOL - Business Report | Published: October 17, 2021 - 10:23 am
Lessons for government in making Mthunzi Mdwaba’s nomination to International Labour Organisation useless
THE unceremonious and sudden withdrawal of support by the government for Dr Mthunzi Mdwaba’s national campaign to be the next director-general of the International Labour Organisation sends the wrong signal to the world – and I will explain why.King Xerxes of Persia in the book of Esther sheds light on... Read more »
Source: IOL - Business Report | Published: October 17, 2021 - 8:33 am
New social network Minus, that mimics Facebook, aims to add to social media users’ well-being
Facebook and Instagram are designed to consume our time and attention, but it is increasingly clear that this is damaging to our mental health, privacy, and democracy.In response, Ben Grosser, an artist and professor at the University of Illinois, has invented an unusual new social network. Called Minus, it’s a... Read more »
Source: IOL - Business Report | Published: October 17, 2021 - 7:53 am
Labour Court was ‘fed lies,’ says Saccawu as the union plans to seek an appeal
Johannesburg – The South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union (Saccawu) is seeking to appeal the Labour Court’s decision to dismiss its application that the re-organisation process of Massmart was unfair.The damning court ruling found the union failed to act in the best interests of its members to avoid... Read more »
Source: IOL - Business Report | Published: October 17, 2021 - 7:19 am
North Korean currency's mysterious surge prompts a guessing game
In normal economies, currencies weaken in times of difficulty, but something counter-intuitive is happening in North Korea: the won is surging just as things are getting worse.Kim Jong Un's country has been hit by the toughest sanctions in its history, massive flood damage and an unprecedented pandemic that cut off... Read more »
Source: IOL - Business Report | Published: October 16, 2021 - 11:17 am
FMI’s 2020 Claims Report finds that the spike in insurance claims highlights importance of income protection
THE spike in insurance claims last year highlighted the importance of income protection, said life insurer FMI, a division of Bidvest Life.According to FMI, last year brought the highest number of claims in its 26-year history, with claim volumes increasing by 17 percent compared to the previous year due to... Read more »
Source: IOL - Business Report | Published: October 15, 2021 - 6:31 pm

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