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Cigarette prices in Egypt have risen again after Eastern Company, one of the country's largest cigarette producers, announced price increases for several of its popular brands. The hike is raising concerns about inflation amidst a volatile economic situation.
Argentina's tough-talking former security minister Patricia Bullrich wrapped up her presidential campaign Thursday, vowing to tackle crime, corruption and record inflation, while taking aim at her main rivals.She also criticized her other competitor, Economy Minister Sergio Massa, who has overseen record inflation levels, as the "worst economy minister we have ever had."
The World Bank, in collaboration with the Government of South Africa, released a new report assessing the country’s social assistance programs and systems. In an environment of high unemployment, persistent poverty, weak economic growth and shrinking fiscal resources that has been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Social Assistance Programs and Systems Review: South Africa report underscores the critical role of the grant and social assistance system in mitigating poverty. This report ...
STATEMENT FROM THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION 27/04/2021 As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, the Ministry for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation will continue to support our people, our clients and our employees to access information and services. The Fijian Government has implemented measures ranging from physical distancing, restrictions on the freedom of movement and the closure of non-essential service undertakings in lockdown zones throughout different parts of Fiji. As part of this COVID-19 preventative measures, the Ministry of Women, ...