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Three Dikgosi Monument

Three Dikgosi Monument

Staff Writer | for Moakanyi Magazine There is a tourist attraction in Gaborone that you cannot miss, one that summarises the history of Botswana, political and economic – the Three Chiefs (Dokgosi) Monument. Three Dikgosi Monument is a bronze sculpture of three...

China Surpasses Germany in Industrial Robot Usage

China Surpasses Germany in Industrial Robot Usage

China has officially surpassed Germany in industrial robot density, marking a pivotal shift in global manufacturing dynamics. According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), China now ranks third globally, with 470 robots per 10,000 workers, a dramatic...

UK Economy Exposed to Global Power Shifts

UK Economy Exposed to Global Power Shifts

The UK economy is facing unprecedented challenges as global power dynamics undergo significant transformation. With emerging economies like China reshaping the geopolitical and economic landscape, the UK must navigate a rapidly evolving environment marked by...

Australia Faces Economic Challenges Amid Global Shifts

Australia Faces Economic Challenges Amid Global Shifts

As global economic and political dynamics shift in 2025, Australia finds itself at a crossroads. Its iron ore industry, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, is facing significant pressures from external factors such as China's economic slowdown and rising...

Santander UK’s Provision for Car Finance Mis-Selling

Santander UK’s Provision for Car Finance Mis-Selling

In a striking development within the UK financial sector, Santander UK has allocated a substantial £295 million to address compensation claims stemming from a car finance mis-selling scandal. This move underscores the increasing scrutiny on financial institutions to...

FCA’s Consultation on Motor Finance Complaints Extension

FCA’s Consultation on Motor Finance Complaints Extension

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has intensified its regulatory oversight by initiating a consultation on extending the timeframe for addressing motor finance complaints. This move underscores the agency's commitment to consumer protection and its proactive...

A Game of Monopoly in The Kingdom of Angola

A Game of Monopoly in The Kingdom of Angola

By Tendai Chitapi “This family has taken Angola hostage and turned it into its own private business empire.” - Elias Isaac, Director – Angolan office of The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa I would like to think Africans have an intuitive sense of when...

The Challenge of Revenue Generation for SMEs

The Challenge of Revenue Generation for SMEs

By Oscar Habeenzu | for Cabanga Media Group Hustle, hustle, that is the order of the day, yet a complex matter that many just brush off as easy to do. There is a challenge in revenue generation for SMEs that needs to constantly be addressed and experiences shared, for...