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Given the cost, the government needs to think smartly about how to encourage a shift to EVs…
After the shock: Is Nigeria on a path to sustainability?
After a forex shock, the gap between the official and parallel dollar-naira exchange rate has narrowed. Is the country finding a more stable footing?…
Cape Town scoops airport awards – but what’s your favourite terminal?
Cape Town International just scooped some prime airport awards. Here’s Currency’s take on what makes airports fab – from butterfly gardens to average toasties…
It’s all about the return, stupid
Cut through the noise: investing isn’t about headlines or hype. It’s about net return – the money left in your pocket after all costs…
‘Overlanding Through the Boardroom’: The Swiss cheese effect
Disasters aren’t caused by one mistake, but by many small failures aligning. Survival depends on planning, teamwork and vigilance…
Global estate planning: What you need to know
Your wealth spans borders – so should your estate plan. Offshore assets bring legal, tax and family complications. Here’s what you need to know…
Has extreme poverty really plunged since the 1980s? New analysis suggests not
The traditional way of measuring extreme poverty may be off the mark, a growing body of research suggests…
Goldfinger’s rule of three and South Africa’s shrinking footprint in Africa
Are Shoprite and Nedbank’s retreats in Africa indicative of a broader trend?…
Jobs crisis: Start with the easy wins
Government infighting is paralysing the state from some uncomplicated quick fixes that could help arrest South Africa’s jobless crisis…
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