Finfluencers under scrutiny amid accuracy concerns

Finfluencers under scrutiny amid accuracy concerns

Despite growing enforcement actions, most Gen Z consumers still trust finfluencers more than official financial guidance. (Image created via Gemini) While a growing number of young people are turning to social media for financial guidance, new research suggests much of the advice they consume may be inaccurate, misleading or potentially harmful. A global report by…

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Africa: Concerns About Inequality and Lack of Integrity in the Courts Leave Access to Justice Out of Reach for Many Africans

Africa: Concerns About Inequality and Lack of Integrity in the Courts Leave Access to Justice Out of Reach for Many Africans

Only half are confident that their country’s legal system provides justice for ordinary citizens. Key findings Formal and informal justice systems continue to coexist: Across 38 countries, almost half of citizens see the police (41%) or local courts (7%) as their first point of contact for resolving legal problems, but 26% would go first to…

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Analysis: AI stocks surge amid bubble concerns

Analysis: AI stocks surge amid bubble concerns

Some AI stocks might burst. (Graphic: Nicola Mawson | Freepik & Pexels) Within the past week, several tech stocks – especially those associated with artificial intelligence (AI) – have run up to new heights, with warnings that some of these shares could burst. Lofty valuations are being reached as tech stocks are proving to be…

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Africa: Concerns About Inequality and Lack of Integrity in the Courts Leave Access to Justice Out of Reach for Many Africans

Africa 2026 – Public Sector Surge That Might Backfire – Hidden Risks and Debt Concerns

Nairobi — Africa’s accelerating government-led expansion is drawing global attention, especially as initiatives connected to the USAID Trade Hub highlight how external support is shaping economic priorities across multiple regions. Large-scale investments, ambitious reforms, and infrastructure megaprojects are becoming central to national strategies. However, this rapid growth may carry unintended consequences that are often overlooked…

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Pop Mart shares plunge over 22% as concerns over sustainability of Labubu sales dwarf stellar results

Pop Mart shares plunge over 22% as concerns over sustainability of Labubu sales dwarf stellar results

A PopMart Labubu The Monsters doll hangs from an influencer’s handbag during a press preview outside an AliExpress pop-up store in London, Britain, Nov. 11, 2025. Isabel Infantes | Reuters Pop Mart shares lost more than a fifth of their value on Wednesday, as concerns over the sustainability of the company’s Labubu plushies-driven growth overshadowed…

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OUTA challenges ‘rushed’ AARTO tender over profit concerns

OUTA challenges ‘rushed’ AARTO tender over profit concerns

A Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department roadblock. (Source: OUTA) The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) is challenging a tender issued by the Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) for a turnkey IT solution for the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act (AARTO). In a statement, the non-profit civil action organisation argues there are several flaws in…

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