In today’s digital age, overlooking security is no longer an option. Technology is pervasive as it transcends all ages, cultures, and socioeconomic groups. Its widespread presence creates more opportunities for cyber threats to become increasingly prevalent, which is why individuals need to be well-educated and adhere to safety precautions to shield themselves against the emotional […]
While money can be a source of security, it can also be the emblem of stress. With the world’s dynamic environment and hyperinflation, it’s hardly a surprise that many of us feel the added financial pressure on our shoulders. The burden of new responsibilities and dilemmas can often make one feel anchored in the same […]
In August, inflation continued to decelerate, falling to an 18-month low of 6.7%, having already dropped to 7.3% in July from a peak of 8% in May. Given elevated global oil prices, second-round effects of fiscal measures and recent noise around global food prices, we think it is too early to celebrate. By end […]
We recently attended an investor roadshow organised by Equity Bank in Nairobi and Kinshasa. In contrast to Lagos, despite electricity shortages in Kinshasha, there was no sound of diesel generators, and hospitality was far better. The mining sector remains the dominant driver of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) GDP growth with a positive trickle-down […]