Brazilian fintech unicorn Ebanx is expanding to Africa’s most dynamic markets
Brazilian fintech company Ebanx has expanded to Africa. In doing so, Curitiba-based Ebanx hopes to replicate its rapid growth in...
September 14, 2022Topic
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Half of Africa’s wealth is concentrated in just five countries, the ‘Big 5’
Africa is home to an estimated 21 billionaires and some of the world’s fastest-growing markets. Total private wealth in Africa...
September 13, 2022
The rise of female sex tourism
Learn more about the growing trend of female sex tourism and the rise in sex holidays for women. Find out...
May 13, 2022
Cryptocurrencies, new political tool of Latin America’s rebel governments
The 3 Latin American governments that have adopted cryptocurrencies so far have something in common: a strained relationship with the...
September 6, 2021
Rise in attacks on aid workers sets off alarm bells at the UN
The increase in attacks against aid workers in different countries was the focus of a special session of the UN...
July 16, 2021
More Than 80% of People in Some Developing Countries Have Lost Income due to COVID-19
Economists document an 'unprecedented' rise in global poverty in 2020 as fears grow that some poorer countries may not get...
February 7, 2021
Study: Remittance Flows from Immigrants Abroad to Poor Nations in 2021 May Rebound
Money transfers from migrants overseas could rebound to pre-pandemic levels, upending a World Bank forecast of a further slowdown in...
January 27, 2021
Brazil’s José Márcio Leão Wins Rio Half Marathon
In a final all-out sprint, Brazil's José Márcio Leão beat out Ethiopia's Demiso Legese Guideta by one second to take...
August 21, 2017
Brazil’s São Silvestre Race Dominated by Ethiopians
The fifteen-kilometer race on New Year’s Eve is considered the oldest and most prestigious races in the country.
January 1, 2015