The Strait of Hormuz oil pressure pushes Botswana to a 30% stake in Angola worth $6 billion.

The Strait of Hormuz oil pressure pushes Botswana to a 30% stake in Angola worth $6 billion.

As tensions between the United States and Iran escalate, countries are scrambling to secure energy supplies, pursue new alliances and strategic investments to prevent their economies from becoming politically entrenched. Botswana is one of those setting the trend. The landlocked southern African country, which does not produce crude oil, is entirely dependent on exports of … Read more

Nationwide launches two new savings accounts and increases fees on four ISAs – are they worth it?

Branch of Nationwide

Nationwide has launched two new savings products and enhanced rates on four of its fixed income ISAs. The new One Year Single Access ISA and One Year Single Access Saver both go on sale from today (6 March), offering an interest rate of 4%. A Single Access ISA does what it says on the tin … Read more