Tag: Business

  • It’s time for a new look at energy in the UK.

    We’ve all seen that Centrica made a fortune over the last six months, who knows where that proffit really came from although the shareholder report gives a good idea and indicates some substantial foreign earnings BUT, British Gas part of Centrica and it’s UK subsidiary that supplies many of us also made just short of…

  • A Brighter Future with Solar Rooftops – Government Policy for Every New Building

    As the world grapples with the escalating challenges of climate change and the need to transition towards sustainable energy solutions, bold and decisive government policies are crucial. One such policy that holds immense promise for a greener and more sustainable future is mandating the installation of solar panels on the roofs of every new building.…

  • Promoting Financial Inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa: Closing the Gap for Economic Empowerment

    Financial inclusion is a crucial driver of economic development and poverty reduction. In Sub-Saharan Africa, where a significant portion of the population remains unbanked or underserved by formal financial services, efforts to promote financial inclusion have gained momentum. This post explores the importance of financial inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa, identifies key challenges, and highlights strategies…

  • The Dark Side of UK Banking: Causing More Pain than Good?

    The banking sector is a vital pillar of any economy, facilitating financial transactions and providing essential services to individuals and businesses. However, the UK banking industry has come under scrutiny in recent years due to its questionable practices, which have caused significant harm to the public and the overall economy. This article will shed light…

  • Solar Power – A Promising Alternative to Hydrocarbons for Power Production

    As the world faces the unprecedented challenges of climate change and the depletion of finite fossil fuel resources, the quest for sustainable and renewable energy solutions has gained immense significance. Solar power, harnessing the energy radiated by the sun, has emerged as a promising contender to replace the traditional reliance on hydrocarbons for power production.…

  • Working from home isn’t the real problem behind poor productivity.

    There’s so much comment about poor productivity from those working from home but in reality this is purely down to firstly setting objectives that are SMART. Where (geographically) the employee delivers the objectives is irrelevant, the employee may need to be somewhere to deliver some of the objectives equally he / she may be able…

  • Eskom – what’s going on?

    Eskom, the South African power utility company, has been facing a number of challenges in recent years. The company has struggled to keep up with demand for electricity and has suffered from frequent power outages, known as “load shedding.” These outages have had a significant impact on the South African economy, as businesses and households…

  • Quantitative easing vs tightening

    Quantitative easing (QE) and quantitative tightening (QT) are two monetary policy tools used by central banks to influence the economy. Quantitative easing refers to the process where a central bank buys financial assets from commercial banks to increase the money supply and stimulate economic growth. This results in an increase in bank reserves and lower…

  • The UK (and wider) energy crisis

    We need to step up our thinking on the energy crisis, here’s my starter Solar gives a 10 year payback at the moment with typically at least a 25 year lifespan, where else do you get an almost guaranteed low risk 10% ROI (ex repairs which are typically minimal and EOL replacement) the govt can…