China unveils peace plan to wary Zelenskyy
China called for a cease-fire and peace talks between Ukraine and Russia on Friday, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cautiously welcomed Beijing’s involvement — but said success would depend on actions not words. Beijing claims to have a neutral stance in the war that began one year ago, but has also said it has a “no limits […]
Big shift in shopping habits in South Africa
South Africans showed a significant switchover to smaller shops and businesses as the rising fuel, food prices and transportation costs forced households to cut down on expensive shopping trips. South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) recorded improved sales in 2022, with smaller retailers showing resilience despite ongoing power cuts. According to the NielsenIQ State of […]
