In South Africa assisted reproductive techniques (ART) are poorly covered by health insurances or government funding thereby often inflicting out-of-pocket payment (OPP) on patients. This can create treatment barriers or high financial burdens for households, with unknown consequences of the latt...
Switching to a prepaid electricity meter comes with several advantages, making it a popular choice for many South African households. Whether you’re looking for better energy control or pairing it with aportable power stationfor backup energy solutions, prepaid meters offer several benefits. Here’s...
We also seek to invest in rental and rent-to-buy platforms that deliver benefits to households by providing decent housing connected to core services, improved access to employment opportunities, and potential pathways to eventual homeownership. CDC is committed to expanding access to housing in ...
In Egypt and the Philippines less than 20% of spending on food subsidies goes to poor households. In the Middle East and North Africa only 35% of subsidies reach 40% of the poorest, the IMF notes. Motivated by a desire to control growing budget deficits (赤字) , many countries are ...
In Rwanda, Juncao technology has empowered rural farmers by enabling them to cultivate mushrooms with minimal resources. This has not only diversified income sources for many households but also contributed to food security and environmental sustainability. ...
Meituan announced a partnership with domestic export-oriented enterprises to launch a dedicated Premium Export Goods section, leveraging its next-day delivery network that covers more than 2,000 counties and cities and over 1 million community stations to bring these products into households nationwide...
Businesses endured a sustained hit on sales for most of 2024 on lingering cash flow challenges, which prompted firms and households to cut back on expenditure in response to a softening economic environment. Corporate executives in key economic sectors of the economy — agriculture, manufa...
Start for free On a typical Saturday in households across Washington, D.C., many 8-year-olds are playing Minecraft, reading comics, and watching toy unboxings on YouTube. They’re racing around on bikes and skateboards, skinning their knees. Or maybe they’re acting out scenes from Marvel...
Households are left with rising interest rates and increased expenses. Many are seeking alternative power solutions to keep their homes safe during blackouts. EcoFlowhas a wide range of backup and off-grid power solutions that can help keep the lights on even during extended load-shedding. ...
Debt holders celebrated a small victory following the first interest rate cut in over two years. This will undoubtedly bring relief to manySouth Africanhouseholds, but it also brings a few possible opportunities to those who are disciplined enough to take full advantage of the cut. ...