insert_link Business / Economics 49% of Namibian consumers struggle with high cost of living Namibian households are struggling financially amid high living costs, according to the latest findings from the Consumer Pulse Study conducted by TransUnion. The study reveals a significant increase in financial strain, with 49% of consumers now anticipating difficulty in fully paying their current bills and loans, up from 45% in Q3 2023. Lara Enslin, CEO of TransUnion Namibia, stressed that these findings reveal a proactive approach by consumers to manage […] todayJuly 4, 2024 30
insert_link World French bosses fear far right’s vague economic plans By Katia Dolmadjian French business leaders have been pitched into fresh uncertainty by snap elections called by President Emmanuel Macron that risk strengthening the far right. Federations are treading lightly with their public comments, aware that they could be sitting across the table from National Rally (RN) ministers if the party scores a major breakthrough in the June 30 and July 7 ballots. […] todayJune 11, 2024 14
insert_link Business / Economics Business Leadership in an AI World in 2024 Europe faces a challenging year ahead. The confluence of several disruptive factors – geopolitical conflict, rising inflation, economic uncertainty, increased regulatory pressure, and last, but by no means least, the impact of new technologies – will undoubtedly test leaders to the limit in the year to come. Speaking with business leaders across the region, several common themes have emerged. From the urgent need to build greater resilience and reduce […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 13
