Remote worker visa, tour scheme to boost South Africa’s tourism & economy
With the help of a remote worker visa, people who are paid by international companies can live and work in South Africa...
Category : Economy
Egypt’s central bank leaves interest rates steady as inflation seen dropping
According to the MPC, inflation would sharply drop in the first quarter of 2025 and economic growth would progressively rebound in the fiscal year that started on July 1...
Japan’s budget demands hit record high as the country fights debt concerns
Minister Kono Taro called the current fiscal situation an 'emergency situation' and stated that Japan needs to restore fiscal discipline...
UK shop prices dip for first time in nearly three years, survey shows
Prices in large retail chains were the subject of the BRC survey from August 1 to August 7...
South Africa’s unemployment rate climbs, over eight million remain jobless
The African National Congress lost an absolute majority in the vote, probably in part because unemployment was a major political issue...
Growth in MENA region to reach 2.2% in 2024: IMF
The IMF report states that these figures have been revised lower than those that were released in April of 2023, which indicated growth of 2.7% in 2024 and 4.2% in 2025...
UK Election Results: Labour Party registers landslide victory as Keir Starmer set to become next PM
Rishi Sunak had earlier conceded defeat and said he had called Keir Starmer to congratulate him on his victory...
South Africa’s employment crisis: New government needs to act fast
Both ANC and the centrist DA have taken note of South Africa's lacklustre growth and record unemployment, stating that finding solutions to these problems will be their first priority...
US unemployment claims decrease, easing labour market concerns
In May, the unemployment rate increased to 4.0% for the first time since January 2022...
IF Insights: The effects of the global cost of living crisis
The cost of housing and other accommodations is one of the main factors driving up the cost of living...