Money Guides

Every month, Ifeanyi, who lives in the United States, sends at least $700 to support his parents and three siblings. When asked whether he ever feels burdened by the responsibility, he laughed and said, “My father sold his only piece of land in Umuahia ( a town in Abia State, Nigeria)to send me to the…

If you’ve ever sent money across Africa or are planning a trip to a neighbouring country like South Africa, you’ve probably wondered how the South African rand stacks up against other currencies on the continent. It will be interesting to know that the rand holds its own pretty well. In fact, there are quite a…

For years, money market accounts were easy to ignore. Interest rates were low, returns were minimal, and most investors focused on stocks or property instead. Now, money market accounts in South Africa are back in focus. After a period of low rates, the landscape for savers has changed. Decisions by the South African Reserve Bank…

Financial markets operate in cycles. Prices rise, optimism builds, and investors enter the market. Eventually, the trend reverses, prices decline, caution grows, and investors begin to sell. These two phases are commonly referred to as bull markets and bear markets. Recent gains in the S&P 500, along with growth from AI-driven companies such as NVIDIA…

Planning a trip to Ghana? Before you book your flight to Accra, Cape Coast, or Mole National Park, it is important to understand the Ghana tourist visa process. Ghana remains one of West Africa’s top choices for travel destinations, known for its heritage sites, beaches, wildlife, music, and warm hospitality. Official reporting from the Ghana…