insert_link World Norway boosts funding for UN Palestinian refugee agency Norway said Monday that it was increasing its funding to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) by 100 million kroner ($9.3 million). UNRWA, which coordinates nearly all aid to Gaza, has been in crisis since January, when Israel accused about a dozen of its 13,000 Gaza employees of involvement in the unprecedented October 7 Hamas attack that sparked the war. That prompted several countries, including top […] todayJune 17, 2024 7
insert_link Business / Economics Japan and the United Kingdom enter recession Two of the world's leading economies - Japan and the United Kingdom - recently entered into recession, highlighting the financial struggles that countries have been facing after the COVID-19 pandemic. We asked Salomei Hei the Managing Director at High Economic Intelligence for his take on global economic development. todayFebruary 19, 2024 12
insert_link Opinion Pieces Being financially prepared and resilient when facing a health challenge By Mauriza Fredericks, Group Brand Manager, Old Mutual Namibia A health crisis can strike unexpectedly, putting a significant strain on not just our physical well-being but also our finances. Whether it's a sudden illness, a medical emergency, or a global pandemic like the one we experienced in recent years, building financial immunity against an unforeseen health challenge, will go a long way. Building Blocks of Financial Immunity Financial immunity can […] todayOctober 30, 2023 6
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
