When looking at this issue, oddly, I am reminded of the slogan of the police department in the United States: “To protect and serve.” Our journalists explore the criminal trade in exotic animals and what is being done to protect wildlife. We...
The global tragedy of wildlife crime
Social media and the gender investment gap Food, transport, rent… many young adults at the start of their careers . have bills to pay and little money leftover for investments. “I want to invest but I don’t have enough income,” 27-year-old Sasha...
Fighting against the illegal markets for wild animals and plants
Should universities be allowed to do targeted admissions marketing? YES “Universities have limited recruitment budgets” By using targeting responsibly, performing regular audits and utilizing diverse segments, including accurate...
What working from home does to our mental health Why spend time and money travelling to an office when you can work in the comfort of your own home? Since the Covid pandemic, working from home (WFH) has exploded in popularity, with about 330...
Indra Nooyi — performance at Pepsico In 2006, Indra Nooyi became the first woman of color to lead a Fortune 50 company, Pepsico. During her 12 years as CEO, Pepsico’s net revenue grew 80 percent. While she’s now 70, Nooyi isn’t letting...
The latest from the business world Have you already spotted chocolate Santas and other Christmas products on supermarket shelves? For most of us, Christmas may be a long way away, but not for retailers. If you’ve thought that Christmas sales...
Five figures to make you think
Describing economic trends 1. Economic growth _____ by 0.5 percentage points in the last quarter. A. declined B. reclined C. inclined 2. Prices have _____ by more than 120 per cent. A. purged B. splurged C. surged 3. Ticket sales have...