Red gold: the rise and fall of West Africa's palm oil empire
Mar 23, 2022 10:22 am UTC| Economy
For thousands of years, the oil palm - indigenous to West Africa - has had an intimate relationship with people. An explosive expansion of oil palm groves throughout western and central Africa in the wake of a dry period...
Why Russian gas could disrupt Germany's plan for a bolder climate agenda
Mar 23, 2022 10:20 am UTC| Economy
After 16 years under conservative Angela Merkel, Germany gained new leadership late last year. Following a climate election that saw the issue surpass COVID-19 as voters top concern, Europes largest economy is now ruled by...
Russia sanctions: new impetus for Chinese yuan to move up the reserve currency ladder?
Mar 23, 2022 10:15 am UTC| Economy
The invasion of Ukraine by the Russian forces has led to the most aggressive financial sanctions by Western countries against another country in modern history. Two financial sanctions stand out in particular. Firstly,...
What explains food price hikes in Kenya. And what should be done
Mar 23, 2022 10:11 am UTC| Economy
Kenyans are caught in the grip of higher food prices brought about by a combination of adverse weather, rising input costs which have been worsened by the Ukraine war as well as policy adjustments the government agreed...
Ford hit with chip shortage, parts supply woes due to Ukraine war
Mar 23, 2022 09:54 am UTC| Business Economy
Ford Motor is facing new hurdles that are affecting its vehicle production due to the Ukraine war. The conflict that was started by Russia has caused chip shortage, and other parts supply issues for the company. As a...
POSCO investing $4B in Argentina for expansion of battery materials business
Mar 23, 2022 09:31 am UTC| Business Economy
POSCO Groups chairman recently met with the president of Argentina to talk about cooperation for the expansion of its battery materials business in the country. Chairman Choi Jeong Woo and President Alberto Fernandez had a...
SK On pleased with EU’s approval of $230M Hungarian aid for its battery plant
Mar 23, 2022 09:27 am UTC| Business Economy
SK On Co. said on Tuesday, March 22, that it is welcoming the European Unions green light for the $230 million aid for SK Innovations electric vehicle battery facility. The extra funding from Hungary will be put in for the...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget
Biden administration tells employers to stop shackling workers with ‘noncompete agreements’
Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects