Malawi: International Community Set to Observe Malawi Elections

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[Nyasa Times] The European Union (EU) and the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) have deployed election observer missions to Malawi ahead of Tuesday’s general elections.

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Sub-Saharan Africa’s major economies hit by high finance costs, Moody’s says

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<p><img src=”https://biz-file.com/c/2509/787615-240×135.jpg?5″ width=”240″ height=”135″ alt=”Source: Reuters.” align=”left”><br><span >Source: Reuters.&lt;/span><p>Borrowing costs for governments and businesses in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya have risen in the last five years due to...

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Rising mortgage arrears urge proactive homeowner action

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<p><img src=”https://biz-file.com/c/2509/787672-240×135.jpg?5″ width=”240″ height=”135″ alt=”Source:” align=”left”><br><span >Source: [[https://www.pexels.com/search/house/ Pexels]]&lt;/span><p>Home-loan accounts with arrears in South Africa have increased by about 50% over just 18 months to December 2023.</p><br> <a href=”https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/rising-mortgage-arrears-urge-proactive-homeowner-action-065925a”>Read...

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South African markets soar despite weak economic data, slow reforms

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<p><img src=”https://biz-file.com/c/2509/787608-240×135.jpg?5″ width=”240″ height=”135″ alt=”Source: Reuters.” align=”left”><br><span >Source: Reuters.&lt;/span><p>South African financial markets have outperformed expectations, with the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) reaching record highs and the rand/dollar exchange rate...

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African innovation unlocks new opportunities for accountants and bookkeepers

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<p><img src=”https://biz-file.com/c/2509/787577.jpg” width=”240″ height=”135″ alt=”African innovation unlocks new opportunities for accountants and bookkeepers” align=”left”><p>Accountants and bookkeepers across Africa are being invited to a private virtual showcase this October, highlighting...

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Financial inclusion at stake as Postbank faces licensing hurdles

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<p><img src=”https://biz-file.com/c/2509/787497-240×135.jpg?5″ width=”240″ height=”135″ alt=”Source: Postbank/Facebook.” align=”left”><br><span >Source: Postbank/Facebook.&lt;/span><p>President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that Postbank is not yet ready to operate as a fully-fledged State-owned bank.</p><br> <a href=”https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/financial-inclusion-at-stake-as-postbank-faces-licensing-hurdles-065755a”>Read more…</a>...

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Showing up, checked out: Why employee wellness checks are more important than ever

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BUSINESS NEWS – Navigating work and life in general is getting more challenging around the globe, and South Africa is no exception. Few will be unaware of the struggles,...

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Zimbabwe: Toxic Deaths Expose Harare Council Negligence

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[263Chat] Zimbabwe’s Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has accused Harare City Council of gross negligence after two workers died from toxic gas inhalation at a sewage treatment plant, warning of...

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South Africa: Presidential Youth Employment Initiative Surpasses 5 Million Young People Reached

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[SAnews.gov.za] Since its inception in 2020, as an endeavour to address the country’s youth unemployment challenge, the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI) has exceeded its target of reaching 5...

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