WORLD ECONOMIES STILL LAG IN IMPLEMENTING COMPREHENSIVE CRYPTO REGULATIONS

Mon 26 May 2025: Despite the rising popularity and price of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, most countries remain behind in establishing comprehensive regulatory frameworks for crypto assets, according to a new report. Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, has brought crypto regulations into global focus, with both its record-breaking price trend and the optimism arising from […]

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STRUGGLING WITH MONEY? HERE ARE 5 TIPS FOR GROWING YOUR INCOME FROM A FINANCIAL EXPERT

Mon 26 May 2025: Personal finance can often feel overwhelming, with many Millennial and Gen Z individuals struggling with student loans, the high cost of living, housing market challenges and a general sense of financial anxiety. But just as any challenge can be overcome through skill development and persistence, so can your finances. Whether you are just starting or […]

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S.KOREA’S NEW PLAN TO BOOST BIRTHRATES: CASH FOR DATES, WEDDINGS, AND HONEYMOONS

Mon 26 May 2025: As South Korea faces declining birthrates and concerns over regional depopulation, local governments are broadening their approach beyond childbirth subsidies, now offering cash incentives to encourage marriage, including support for first dates, engagements, and honeymoons. However, critics contend that these short-term financial measures may not effectively tackle the deeper structural issues […]

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AFRIFORUM CLUTCHING AT STRAWS AFTER A RESET OF SA – US DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS

Sun 25 May 2025: During President Ramaphosa’s recent working visit to the USA on the invitation of President Trump, AfriForum had definitely wished for a different treatment of our President or at the least a different outcome of the meeting. However, wishes are not horse or else beggars will be riding. Let me address a […]

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4 STEPS TO BUILDING A HEALTHIER RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR PHONE

Sun 25 May 2025: Being constantly connected to your electronic devices, and the social media they enable, may be bad for your health and well-being and working remotely only compounds these challenges. Until very recently, I didn’t have a smartphone. In 2018, I wrote an article outlining the benefits of not being connected to the world through a phone. […]

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MARKETING UNHEALTHY FOOD AS GOOD FOR KIDS IS FUELLING OBESITY IN SOUTH AFRICA: HOW TO CURB IT

Sun 25 May 2025: Childhood overweight and obesity are a growing public health challenge in South Africa. In 2016, 13% of the country’s children were reported to be obese. This is predicted to double by 2030. This problem has been linked to the regular consumption of calorie-dense foods high in sugar, salt and fat. South African children are growing […]

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DIGITAL CLUTTER FUELS CARBON EMISSIONS, EXPERTS WARN

Sun 25 May 2025: Our digital clouds, overflowing with images and files, are unknowingly causing increasing harm to the environment. According to experts, individual users’ data habits carry not only financial costs but also serious environmental consequences. The dreaded warning “Your cloud storage is almost full” has become a common nightmare for many. What users […]

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VIETNAM ORDERS BAN ON POPULAR MESSAGING APP TELEGRAM

Sun 25 May 2025: Science and technology ministry accuses messaging app of not cooperating in combating alleged crimes committed by users in Vietnam. Vietnam has ordered the country’s telecommunication service providers to block the messaging app Telegram for not cooperating in combating alleged crimes committed by users of the platform, in a move that Telegram said […]

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AFRICAN FOOTBALLERS IN CHINA: WHAT’S BEHIND THE SPORT MIGRATION TREND

Sat 24 May 2025: Relations between China and Africa are increasingly important in understanding the dynamics that shape our world. But until now, the role of sport was overlooked. A new book, Global China and the Global Game in Africa, explores the role of football in relations between China and Africa – culturally, politically and economically. Wycliffe W. […]

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IRANIAN POLICE LABEL RELIGIOUSLY-BACKED TEMPORARY MARRIAGE AS FRAUDULENT SCHEMES

Sat 24 May 2025: Iran’s top cybercrime official said that many websites and online platforms advertising sigheh or temporary religious marriage are designed to defraud users, even after an investigation by Iran International last week demonstrated it was a genuine industry. “Many users fall for false promises and suffer serious financial and reputational damage,” said […]

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