If you’ve ever followed the global financial news, you may have come across the name “Mrs. Watanabe.” But she’s not a celebrity or a financial executive. She’s a symbol, representing the everyday Japanese investor, often a housewife, who’s financially savvy enough to move global markets from her living room. In Japan, Mrs. Watanabe is known…
Why do we educate? For many people, education has long been viewed as a pathway to securing a job, earning a living, and climbing the social ladder. But after running my educational project here in Africa for over a year, I’ve realised that the purpose of education goes far beyond employability. At its core, education…
Hey, What’s a Sovereign Wealth Fund Anyway? A sovereign wealth fund (SWF) is a state-owned investment vehicle designed to manage a country’s surplus wealth, typically derived from commodity exports, foreign exchange reserves, or fiscal surpluses. These funds aim to preserve wealth for future generations, stabilize economies during volatile periods, and generate long-term returns. Today, SWFs…
Coming from a place where the economy often forces dreamers to abandon their dreams and focus solely on earning a living, I’ve witnessed firsthand how crucial financial stability is. When people stop dreaming, innovation stalls, and we miss out on incredible possibilities. Earning a living isn’t inherently bad, but imagine the joy of earning a…
Last week, I went through an experience I wouldn’t wish on anyone—I was attacked and robbed by armed bandits. Thankfully, nothing happened to me physically, but I lost some material possessions. As I reflected on the incident, I remembered something Ray Dalio said in an interview I watched years ago. He asked: What is the…