International Finance

Tag : 2008

Economy

Rainbow Nation’s energy sector is getting greener

Since the 2008 energy crisis, South Africa has been trying to reduce dependency on coal Miriam Mannak October 3, 2014: Africa’s second largest economy is a land of abundance, boasting vast reserves of coal, platinum, and gold. The country’s natural wealth isn’t, however, confined to the depths below the earth’s surface. She is also blessed...
Fintech

Five interesting FinTech start-ups to watch for

For some companies, the financial crisis of 2008 proved to be a boon Jaya Smitha Menon August 18, 2014: The financial crisis of 2008 caused much misery to the sector, but for the FinTech startup community, it proved to be quite fertile. The need for changing old business models and bringinginnovation has bridged the gap...