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Who Pays For The Message?

A new algorithm is making PR messaging more effective. But you should still know whose agenda is being pushed.

Buy And Hold, Or Stay Active As Times Change?

Many investors and even experts recommend buying the 10 largest local shares and keeping them. But a buy-and-hold strategy isn’t always the best one.

Africa Just Got Trumped

The US president’s decision to withdraw from the Paris climate accord may have devastating consequences for African countries.

Debt: Common Metrics Don't Tell The Full Story

Good debt, bad debt, no debt? Very few South Africans can live debt-free, and utilising debt facilities like home and car loans are not necessarily poor financial decisions. However, there’s a reason it’s called a debt spiral. And millions of South Africans are struggling to stay out of that spiral.

Who Will Go For Anglogold Ashanti's Gold?

Shortly after taking the reins at the miner, CEO Kelvin Dushnisky made it clear that the group intends to divest from its SA assets in the yellow metal. He aims to have the deal completed soon.

Finding The Sweet Spot In The Sugar Industry

Mamongae Mahlare, managing director of Illovo Sugar SA, discusses the economic challenges in the sugar industry, and how government legislation is impacting business.

When Things Just Don't Fit

Finding yourself in a new job that just doesn’t feel right? It is important to read the signs of a job mismatch – and to learn how to respond to them.

SA Reits Capitalising On The Flexible Workspace Trend

The flexible office environment is increasingly popular internationally. Although it’s still early days in South Africa, the trend is likely to pick up – and local Reits are taking note.

Pioneering Prius Gets A Facelift

More flamboyant, yet still eco-friendly and frugal on fuel, the refreshed Toyota Prius is also unexpectedly agile.

Uber Or Lyft? Or Another Sector Altogether?

When you are considering an investment in a particular sector, you often have to choose between companies that are very similar. How do you pick one? And how do you know that the sector is a solid investment?

Will SA's Carbon Tax Lighten The Load?

South Africa’s carbon tax bill comes into effect on 1 June. And while a commitment to reducing our carbon footprint is commendable, this law might not have the desired effect.

A Future Explained

Shareholders of South African-listed alternative energy company, Renergen, recently approved a listing on the Sydney Stock Exchange. Management believes it will flourish in Australia, where there is more knowledge about the type of business Renergen is. CEO Stefano Marani talks about the company’s future.

Staying in your circle of competence

Knowing what investment areas you are knowledgable about and sticking to those areas is crucial to long-term success.

The Optimist's Guide To 2017

With the right leaders, and economic reforms, South Africa could get back on a steady growth path in 2017. At the same time, the potential boost to the US economy by promised increased infrastructure spend in that country under president-elect Donald Trump is expected to trickle down to other economies. And some experts say the bull market will remain for some time. In fact, in this optimist’s guide to 2017, even the Springboks could be heading for a win again.

Opportunities for all

If Donald Trump’s plans are carried out and do result in economic growth in the US, many other countries could benefit.

Buying Residency  Or A Passport With Offshore Property

Aside from of fshore hedging, international residence and citizenship p lanning is top of mind for many locals.

Zuma's Proposed Trade Policies: The Last Thing SA Needs

A number of controversial prote ctionist policies – which will affect divers e sectors ranging from agriculture to security – could b e written into law in the coming months. Experts believe that,instead of stimulating the local economy, t hey could have the opposite effect.

Post-Downgrade, The Outlook For Return Isn't So Gloomy

Prudential’s Michael Moyle discusses where the investment manager sees value after SA’s credit rating was downgraded.

Don't Underestimate The Cost

More and more people want their children to study overseas. This is what they should know.

What Exactly Is In A Name?

Finding the right name for a new concept or company can be a challenge. It is also important to remember that a word might not necessarily have the same meaning for everyone.

Getting Rid Of A Toxic Leader

Toxic leaders affect companies, and governments. Here’s how to deal with them.

Taking The 'Eina' Out Of Insurance

Founder of King Price, Gideon Galloway, explains how he took on the monopolists of the South African insurance space to offer a vehicle insurance product with decreasing premiums.

Grit-The Secret To Her Success

The word ‘impossible’ is not in Bronwyn Corbett’s vocabulary. Corbett, the CEO of Grit Real Estate Income Group, spoke to finweek about the company’s decision to invest in Africa – a region often avoided by property funds.

Putting South Africa's mark on the luxury jewellery market

Paka Paka, an upmarket jewellery line launched by Clare Wiese less than a year ago, has already made its way onto Hollywood red carpets. Wiese talks about the origins of the brand and what she envisions for the future.

How To Catch A Falling Knife

When a stock’s price has experienced a downturn, buying it in the hope that it picks up again is tempting. It’s a strategy that can pay off, but knowing when to enter requires precision. Otherwise your portfolio could suffer.

Grit's Risk Removal Recipe

Real estate investment trust Grit is focusing on multiple asset classes, multiple geographies and hard currency to ensure success on the African continent.

Deja Vu And Looking Forward

What kind of society do we want to retire to, and can we have better agency in determining this?

What A Revolution In SA's Electricity Landscape Can Do For The Economy

Load shedding costs the economy billions every year. Regulatory red tape is holding back a potential boom in the market for privately generated renewable energy, which has the potential to not only solve local power shortages, but also to attract substantial investments and create thousands of jobs.

How Private Equity Investments Can Boost Job Growth

Research shows that only a fraction of SMEs really have the potential to create substantial growth, and therefore jobs. But partner such businesses with the right skills from private investors, and you create an engine for growth.

Which Asset Classes Have The Biggest Impact On Job Creation?

Bond and equity markets (public or private) are important for employment creation. The growth in gross fixed capital formation is the fuel that keeps the economic engine running.