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2025: A year of premium economic tears all around

The year is ending in economic tears for the ordinary citizens, albeit official statistics show otherwise.
By XN Iraki 2025-12-30 00:00:00
Unless we want to leave the debt for the next government, as a poisoned chalice. What of a debt fund?
By XN Iraki 2025-12-23 10:52:09
At the time of last week’s terror attack, Bondi Beach was full; it’s summer in Australia. We love beaches for their peace and serenity.
By XN Iraki 2025-12-21 12:23:14
This was unprecedented for a generation that grew up with the phone.
By XN Iraki 2025-12-16 00:00:00
A range is good, economic growth is unpredictable, and neither is it an exact science.
By XN Iraki 2025-12-09 00:00:00
Shamata town overlooks the infamous Happy Valley and has an old disused tannery that once trained young men to tan leather and make bags, shoes, belts, and other accessories.
By XN Iraki 2025-12-02 00:00:00
Price finally won us over to China Square, a retailer with a range of unique products; you will not buy Jogoo or rice there.
By XN Iraki 2025-11-25 07:01:00
One cherished practice in golf is a “follow-through.” Hit the ball and follow it up with the club.
By XN Iraki 2025-11-19 07:45:00
The problems identified by the business sector are real, affect real companies and people; they are not mere case studies.
By XN Iraki 2025-11-18 00:00:00
Why are human beings the beast of burden, long after the donkey took over, and later dethroned by the car and bodaboda? 
By XN Iraki 2025-11-12 07:43:00
Did you notice how little sympathy the lecturers got from the rest of society? Any explanation?
By XN Iraki 2025-11-11 00:00:00
Tariffs, in addition to raising government revenues, protect the domestic market, which is why they are popular with politicians.
By XN Iraki 2025-11-04 00:00:00