Recent trends show Australians are increasingly buying wearables such as smartwatches and fitness trackers. These electronics track our body movements or vital signs to provide data throughout the day, with or without the help of…
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By Katya Golubkova TOKYO (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Friday, continuing upwards trend on the signs of improving economy in China and as negotiations to halt hostilities in the stand-off between Israel and Hamas…
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The African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) is a landmark piece of trade legislation enacted by the United States in 2000. Its goal is to promote economic growth, development and poverty reduction in sub-Saharan Africa…
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Amidst economic uncertainties and volatile markets, investors often seek refuge in precious metals, considering them as a safe haven for preserving wealth and hedging against inflation, buying gold and silver. However, navigating the intricacies of…
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Life has transformed our world over billions of years, turning a dead rock into the lush, fertile planet we know today. But human activity is currently transforming Earth again, this time by releasing greenhouse gases…
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There were early warnings that Kenya’s long rain season – between March and May – was going to bring above-normal rainfall. The extreme intensity of the rain has resulted in devastating floods in many parts…
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European Central Bank (ECB) staff have accused the institution of removing sensitive questions pertaining to harassment and discrimination in an internal survey. Some staff said the questions seemed to have been removed to improve how…
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Investing.com– Oil prices rose in Asian trade on Thursday as focus turned to upcoming trade data from China for more cues on demand in the world’s largest crude importer. Focus also remained on a potential…
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Minimum wage policies are typically aimed at reducing poverty. Yet there is little direct evidence of this effect, especially in developing countries. And none for South Africa. In a recent paper, we consider the income,…
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If you have walked on a dune surface after windy conditions have settled, you may have been privileged to recognise one of Nature’s wonders: scratch circles. These are structures formed when the end of a…
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