Avoiding The Debt Spiral
Most conversations about debt focus on numbers, interest rates, and payoff timelines. A less common way to look at it is through momentum. Debt spirals often develop gradually rather than from a
Sustainability Consulting Firms at the Frontline of Net-Zero Targets
Net-zero targets are increasingly shaping board agendas in many large companies and regulated sectors. Investors want credible transition plans, customers expect lower-impact products, and regulators in jurisdictions like the EU, UK, and Australia are tightening climate disclosures. Many organizations also
How Credit Applications Affect Your Credit Score
Understanding Why Applying for New Credit Creates a Temporary Shift Many people feel uneasy when filling out a credit application, partly because they have
What Secrets Can a Merchant App Reveal About Your Sales Flow?
What if you could see how your sales are flowing in near real-time? Running an SME business comes with constant challenges, from tracking payments
Nissan Australia recalls over 11,000 Qashqai SUVs from 2022-2024 due to potential fire risk
Nissan Australia has issued a recall for 11,107 petrol-powered Qashqai vehicles manufactured between 2022 and 2024. The recall addresses a manufacturing defect in the wiring harness near the 12-volt battery that could
Sunita Somvanshi
Nissan Appoints Ivan Espinosa as CEO Amid $4.14B Cost-Cutting Measures
In a major leadership shakeup, Nissan Motor Co. has appointed Ivan Espinosa as its new CEO, effective April 1, 2025. Espinosa, currently the chief planning officer, will replace Makoto Uchida as the
Microsoft’s R25.8 Billion Boost to South Africa’s AI Sector
Microsoft has invested over R20 billion in South African data centers during the past three years and plans to add R5.4 billion more by 2027, bringing its total investment to R25.8 billion,
SpaceX Starship Explodes Post-Launch; FAA Investigates
SpaceX’s massive Starship spacecraft exploded in space minutes after liftoff on Thursday, marking the second consecutive failure for Elon Musk’s ambitious Mars rocket program. The explosion sent fiery debris streaking through the
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BYD’s $5.2B Expansion Challenges Tesla Amid European Sales Decline
In a surprising turn for rival electric vehicle makers, BYD’s executive vice president Stella Li has called for collaboration with Tesla to phase out internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. “Our common enemy
Target’s DEI Rollback Sparks 40-Day Boycott, Traffic Drops
Target faces mounting pressure as a 40-day consumer boycott launched on March 5, 2025 – the beginning of Lent – protesting the retail giant’s rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.
Toyota Recalls 524 Land Cruiser Prado SUVs Over Airbag Fault
Toyota Australia has recalled 524 units of its new-generation Land Cruiser Prado SUVs built between June 24 and October 3, 2024. The recall centers on vehicles fitted with the optional Electric Brake
Australia’s Gender Pay Gap: Women Earn 78 Cents for Every Dollar
The gender pay gap in Australia has been laid bare, with new data showing men earn $28,425 more than women on average. Released today by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), the
Hyundai Recalls 8,794 ix35 SUVs (2012-2013) for Fire Risk
Hyundai has issued an urgent recall for almost 9,000 ix35 vehicles manufactured between 2012 and 2013 due to a serious fire hazard. The recall stems from a manufacturing defect where brake fluid
Volkswagen Recalls 60,000 EVs in U.S. Over Gear Display Issue
Volkswagen has issued a recall for more than 60,000 electric vehicles in the United States after discovering a software problem that prevents drivers from seeing the correct gear position. This defect creates