Gambling addiction has reached alarming levels in South Africa, with mounting debt and mental health challenges pushing some people to the brink of suicide. The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF), which promotes responsible gambling and provides support to those affected by gambling-related harm, has reported that some people gamble away their money until they…
Council tax arrears rose by £782 million in 2025/26 taking total outstanding debt to £7.4 billion More than half of people needing debt advice do not know who to trust for financial help Ministers urged to adopt “everyday fixes” to prevent families spiralling into debt Council tax arrears rose by almost £1,500 every minute last…
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AI-generated picture for illustrative purposes HARARE, Zimbabwe— African countries are paying an increasingly heavy price to service their debts despite declining overall debt levels, raising fresh concerns about a global financial system that civil society organisations say continues to prioritise creditors over development, writes Winston Mwale. The African Forum and Network on Debt and Development…
Luanda MP Dick Maungu during a committee sitting at Parliament on September 15, 2026. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] The University of Nairobi (UoN) has been tasked with providing concrete measures they intend to put in place to clear a whopping Sh20 billion debt, in addition to restoring the institution’s financial stability. This came as an audit…
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Credit card debt has a way of sneaking up on you. A few hundred dollars carried over from one month becomes a few thousand, and before long, you’re paying more…
In 2019, Monette owed money to three loan sharks and was so frightened she could barely function. The 42-year-old Filipina, who declined to give her last name, says: “You cannot sleep, you cannot eat, you cannot work. You’re so scared that you can’t even close your eyes.” To harass her, a lender repeatedly sent food…
It was National Day evening. Retired kindergarten operator Mary (not her real name) and her husband were watching the parade on TV when her phone started ringing incessantly. She ignored the first few calls from the unfamiliar Malaysian number, but they kept coming. Assuming it was urgent, she finally answered. The woman on the line…
Lowell’s Financial Vulnerability Index found that close to half of households had no emergency savings. The CSJ’s findings will form part of Money Mindsets, an upcoming report produced with Lowell and Money Wellness. The report will call for councils to use digital messages alongside traditional letters. Its authors believe contacting people through platforms they regularly…
Council tax arrears have spiralled at the rate of £1,500 every minute, according to a new analysis which warns of households sinking deeper into debt. The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) found that council tax arrears rose by £782million in 2025-26, hitting £7.4billion. The findings land as families across the nation face yet another hike…