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Black Tax' - Why Some Young Africans Want To Stop Sending Money Back Home "Sending money back home or to your extended family is such a common African practice that I absolutely hate," said Kenyan influencer Elsa Majimbo earlier this month in a now-deleted TikTok rant that sparked a furious debate on social media. The 23-year-old, who shot to fame during the covid pandemic with her comedic videos, touched a nerve when it came to discussing with her 1.8 million followers what is known as “black tax”. This is when black Africans who achieve a modicum of success, whether at home or abroad, find themselves having to support less well-off family members. Giving back is seen as an intrinsic part of the African philosophy of ubuntu, which stresses the importance of the family and community, rather than the individual. The question for many is whether this is an unnecessary and unwelcome burden or part of a community obligation to help pull others up. But Ms Majimbo, now ba...

Minecraft, developed by Mojang Studios and acquired by Microsoft in 2014, is one of the best-selling video games of all time. Its success is not just due to its innovative gameplay but also its diverse revenue streams. What is the revenue model of Minecraft? Here’s a breakdown of how Minecraft generates income: Game Sales Primary Revenue Source: Minecraft earns a significant portion of its revenue from game sales. It’s available on multiple platforms, including PC, consoles (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch), and mobile devices (iOS, Android). The game is sold at a one-time purchase price for each platform, with varying prices depending on the platform and region. Editions: The game is sold in different editions such as the Java Edition (PC exclusive) and Bedrock Edition (cross-platform play). Each edition contributes to overall sales, with new updates and features encouraging continuous purchases. Minecraft Realms Subscription-Based Revenue: Minecraft Real...

What is the revenue model of Minecraft? Here’s a breakdown of how Minecraft generates income: Game Sales Primary Revenue Source: Minecraft earns a significant portion of its revenue from game sales. It’s available on multiple platforms, including PC, consoles (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch), and mobile devices (iOS, Android). The game is sold at a one-time purchase price for each platform, with varying prices depending on the platform and region. Editions: The game is sold in different editions such as the Java Edition (PC exclusive) and Bedrock Edition (cross-platform play). Each edition contributes to overall sales, with new updates and features encouraging continuous purchases. Minecraft Realms Subscription-Based Revenue: Minecraft Realms is a subscription service that allows players to create and manage their own private multiplayer servers. This service is available on a recurring monthly or yearly basis, providing a steady stream of income. Realms Pl...

limits, changing from the last-in first-out method of valuing inventory to the first-in first-out method, cutting nonmandatory expenses for short periods, or attributing regular business expenses to a one-off, nonrecurring event. The Bottom Line Investors should always do their homework before investing in a stock. That means analyzing the company’s financial report to get a true picture of how it is doing. Don’t just fixate on the headline numbers the company wants you to read or trust that analysts or somebody else will do the job on your behalf. Go through everything yourself and do it with a skeptical eye.

“How Do I Ask Him For My Money Back?” — Bride Loses S$15K Paid For Wedding Banquet After Her Ex-fiancé Cancels Their Wedding And Relationship SINGAPORE: What was supposed to be the happiest day of her life turned into an absolute disaster. Not only did the bride lose S$15,000 when the wedding was cancelled, but she also later discovered that her so-called perfect groom had been having an affair with her colleague. The bride’s friend shared the story on r/askSingapore, an online Reddit forum, on Sunday (Sept 1). According to the post, her now ex-fiancé called everything off three weeks before their wedding because of a heated argument. “He was adamant, not apologetic, didn’t give my friend to speak or to try and mend things, just wants to break up,” her friend wrote. The unfortunate part of the situation was that her friend had already paid S$15,000 for the banquet, which now appeared to be a waste of money. After publicly announcing their split in front of both families, her ex-fia...

cautiously. "The reason I'm advising caution is you said you and this person used to have a turbulent relationship. There's no guarantee just because they've been chummy with you to make things easier at work that they won't turn on you and throw you under the bus," user JupiterSkyFalls wrote. NBCUniversal / The Office "It all depends on your relationship with this coworker. I've been on the other side of this where I was about to be fired and my coworkers, some of whom I was extremely close to, kept their mouths shut fearing retaliation," user JG307 wrote. "I get where they were coming from now, but at the time it was an incredibly hurtful betrayal. Not that they didn't choose me over their own jobs (I would never ask that of anyone) but that they didn't trust me to take the heads up and still protect them." Tell us what you would do in the comments. Do you owe your coworker a heads up, or is it better to be safe than sorr...