When temperatures rise, so do crime rates: evidence from South Africa: This sign could be interpreted literally. ShutterstockOver the past few decades there has been a growing worldwide interest in examining the relationship between weather and various types of crime. Most research in this area has however produced inconsistent and often paradoxical results. For example, some … [Read more...] about When temperatures rise, so do crime rates: evidence from South Africa | The Conversation
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SA News: Top 5 on Fin24: Gordhan appoints Phakamani Hadebe as Eskom CEO, SARB keeps interest rates unchanged
Top 5 on Fin24: Gordhan appoints Phakamani Hadebe as Eskom CEO, SARB keeps interest rates unchanged: Statistics South Africa released the April Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) index on Wednesday, showing that costs increased 4.5% year-on-year, compared to 3.8% in March. Fin24 reported that the big culprits behind the rise in inflation were price increases ... Source: "South … [Read more...] about SA News: Top 5 on Fin24: Gordhan appoints Phakamani Hadebe as Eskom CEO, SARB keeps interest rates unchanged
SA News: South Africa Reserve Bank Leaves Rates Unchanged As They Slam the Breaks on Inflation Forecast
South Africa Reserve Bank Leaves Rates Unchanged As They Slam the Breaks on Inflation Forecast: - South Africa Reserve Bank (SARB) holds interest rates at 7% marking a year since the last hike. - SARB trims Consumer Price Index (CPI) forecastto 5.9% from 6.2%. - USD/ZAR continues to rally as SARBstays on the sidelines amid improved near-term ... Source: "South Africa" - … [Read more...] about SA News: South Africa Reserve Bank Leaves Rates Unchanged As They Slam the Breaks on Inflation Forecast
How social factors drive up suicide rates among pregnant women | The Conversation
How social factors drive up suicide rates among pregnant women: Pregnant women in South Africa who live in poor communities are more likely to consider or attempt suicide than the general population. Mike Hutchings/ReutersPregnant women in South Africa who live in poor communities are more likely to consider or attempt suicide than the general population. That’s a key finding … [Read more...] about How social factors drive up suicide rates among pregnant women | The Conversation
High Interest Rates: How do they impact Small Businesses in East Africa?
High Interest Rates: How do they impact Small Businesses in East Africa?: Small & Medium Businesses in East Africa should be looking at ways to maximise their efficiency and improve debt management to navigate the risks that high interest rates pose for their businesses. That’s the word from Billy Owino (https://Twitter.com/OwinoBill), Regional Director for Sage East … [Read more...] about High Interest Rates: How do they impact Small Businesses in East Africa?
