Leo Benedictus

Great writer. Terrible writer. Great writer. Terrible writer. Leo Benedictus has over 1905 followers on Twitter.

Singapore rules to chew on

Article Leo Benedictus - 15 Jul 2015

Singapore is kept beautifully clean by strict laws, contravention of which can lead to corporal punishment.

Qatar: 12 things you need to know

Africa Leo Benedictus - 28 Jun 2013

The country has a new emir, a small population and a lot  of money to burn.

Falklanders vow to out the three who voted ‘no’ to UK

Article Leo Benedictus - 15 Mar 2013

The flags are waving, the result is clear and a drizzly little archipelago with just 2841 people on it has made world news.

Paralympics: Innovations that win medals

Article Leo Benedictus - 6 Sep 2012

How much difference does equipment design make to Paralympians? Leo Benedictus looks at the innovations that enable athletes to reach gold.

Brits falling out of love with drugs

Article Leo Benedictus - 4 Mar 2011

The number of young people taking drugs has fallen by 30% in 15 years. Is the drop down to quality, bad celebrity PR or price?

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

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In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

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Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection

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Mental Health

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

During the pandemic there's been a dramatic increase in depression, anxiety and suicides, according to some of the surveys done

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Expert financial advice still recommended – especially in uncertain times

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

A financial advisor is an expert who will help you to protect your wealth and make a realistic plan when unexpected events threaten your wellbeing

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What is a virtual card, and how does it work?

special reports - 15 Oct 2020

A virtual card lets you pay online without ever having to take your card from your wallet or exposing your actual account information