Manamela vows relief for students with historic debt as SA faces 200,000-bed accommodation shortfall

By Thapelo Molefe Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has said that government will soon unveil measures to ensure students with historic debt can complete their studies, as South Africa’s post-school education system grapples with a critical shortage of nearly 200,000 student beds. Speaking during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) debate in…

New Zealand Insolvency Trends 2025

New Zealand is experiencing its highest level of formal appointments in 15 years, reflecting sustained pressure across multiple sectors and a recovery that remains slow and uneven. Our latest New Zealand Insolvency Trends report highlights the sectors where financial stress is intensifying, the key forces driving this uplift, and the implications of rising insolvencies…

Burdened By US$11.9bn Debt, Caesars Entertainment Trips Over FY25 Finish Line With Weighty US$502m Net Loss

Burdened by US$11.9 billion (£8.76bn) in aggregate debt, Vegas dominator Caesars Entertainment (CZR) has reported a hefty net loss of -US$502 million (-£369.89m) for FY25 – but with its iGaming vertical, Caesars Digital, still presenting some cheer amid the fiscal gloom. Nevertheless, the money markets–perhaps noting that Caesars, home of the most famous casino in…

Settlement Talks Adjourned, Future Uncertain

Aban Offshore Navigates Complex Insolvency Path Amidst Settlement Hopes Aban Offshore Limited, a key player in India’s offshore drilling services sector, remains deep in its Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP). The latest development comes from the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), Chennai, which has pushed back a crucial hearing to March 27, 2026. This…