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Tourism protests Free
The COVID-19 pandemic was the most disruptive interruption to the growth of tourism the world had experienced; lockdowns, travel bans, and social distancing made even locally-based tourism almost impossible....
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Trade barriers and economic development
China has decided to cut its tariffs on goods from 9 African countries by 98 per cent. The reduction in import tax came into force on 1 September and includes primary commodities from the Central African...
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Brazil’s proposed tax on billionaires Free
Brazil has proposed a 2 per cent tax on the world’s billionaires, a plan supported by governments in South Africa, Germany, and Spain. According to Forbes, there are currently 2,781 billionaires worldwide,...
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The incredible growth of Padel Free
Padel is a sport that can boast celebrity players such as David Beckham, Jurgen Klopp, and Serena Williams. A sport that seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic thinks is a threat to tennis....
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Government intervention in the mobile phone market Free
A report by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) recommended that governments ban mobile phones in schools. Many countries have followed the recommendation including...
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Protectionism in the electronic vehicle market Free
The market for electric vehicles (EVs)continues to grow globally with annual growth of 35% in 2023 with 14.2 million units sold worldwide. There is also growing tension between countries as the...
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Universal basic income Free
Following South Africa's recent general election the country's current ruling party the Africa National Congress the ANC has committed itself to a universal basic income for the country's citizens....
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Structural change in the world's diamond market Free
The diamond market is undergoing a huge structural shift. The world’s leading diamond business, De Beer’s major shareholder Anglo American has put its 85% stake in the company up for sale as its revenues...
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Bolivia's falling currency reserves Free
Bolivia’s balance of payments has reached a critical situation this year putting the country’s economy under significant pressure. In February the Fitch Rating agency downgraded Bolivia’s foreign currency...
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Unsustainable fishing in the South Atlantic Free
The scale of unregulated fishing in a disputed region close to the Falkland Islands (Malvinas in Argentina) in the South Atlantic has reached an unsustainable level that is threatening fish populations...