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How To Deal With Colleagues When You're The New Boss

So you got that promotion and now your peers are suddenly your subordinates. Experts explain how to make this transition easier for your new team.

Why You Should Become An Active Shareholder

Many investors feel attending annual general meetings and voting on issues like directors’ remuneration is pointless, but Simon Brown maintains that this is an important part of being a responsible shareholder.

A Reinvention On The Horizon?

Although the European Union has been plagued by slowing growth and shaken up by recent referendums, improved global growth, increased focus on fiscal policy and upcoming elections could shake things up in 2017.

The Seller Of Life And Dreams

Some people may believe that music is a luxury, but for those to whom it matters, such as the Heuer family, it’s more of a necessity.

The year of the protest

2016 was marked by dozens of protests, with accusations of police brutality once again coming to the fore. What do researchers and the police themselves have to say about this?

What Does A Smart City Look Like?

A smart city is about far more than just smart electricity meters and South Africa’s cities are lagging far behind.

Living Life To The Fullest

Dr Judy Dlamini is a woman from humble beginnings. She is also multi-skilled and a self-made, successful businesswoman who is an inspiration to others.

Reinventing the Yaris brand

Nips and tucks to the Toyota Yaris will help this snappy urban runabout get back in the groove.

State Capture: It's Not Just About Personalities

Former Eskom CEO Brian Molefe’s recent tribulations are an indication that certain factions within the ANC – those who oppose state capture – seem to be winning.

Recession In Perspective

Yes, there have been some major setbacks that are making everyone uneasy. But investors should also guard against overstating the risk.

Retail Giants Trampling Small Black Businesses

South Africa’s big four grocery retailers are squeezing everyone else out of the market and making it impossible for independent businesses to survive, a Competition Commission inquiry has heard.

Zuma Strikes Again

OVER THE PAST FEW WEEKS, SOUTH AFRICANS HAVE HAD TO ENDURE THE RECALLING OF FORMER FINANCE MINISTER PRAVIN GORDHAN FROM AN INTERNATIONAL INVESTOR ROADSHOW, A CABINET RESHUFFLE AND A CREDIT RATING DOWNGRADE. AND WHILE THE NEW MINISTER OF FINANCE MALUSI GIGABA IS OPTIMISTIC THAT HIS TEAM WILL “MANAGE THE ECONOMY REALLY WELL”, EXPERTS WARN OF BLEAK YEARS AHEAD.

The Disruptive Innovator

The Pratley Group has established itself as a world leader in the manufacturing of electrical products and adhesives. Since its inception back in 1948, the company has registered over 350 patents and currently manufactures more than 1 200 products and 10 000 product components.

How To Make Faster, Better Decisions

Dithering can come at a large cost – not only for your company but also for your personal reputation.

Surviving The Age Of Disruption With Design Thinking

A powerful new trend in the business world follows the idea that innovation isn’t about technology, but about design. And it puts the needs of the customer first.

Boosting Investor Interest In Africa

Simplified access to funding, currency stability and improved access to infrastructure can contribute to increased investment on the continent.

Do You Have Assets In A Trust? Listen Up!

A new ruling by the South African Revenue Service now requires that donations to trusts be taxed if the lender does not charge interest.

Boring To Depth

Master Drilling’s innovative track record and project experience means it is well-positioned to contribute to, and benefit from, the mining industry’s transition to automation and mechanisation.

Turnaround Strategy Well Under Way

Food and clothing retailer Pick n Pay said it is “well advanced” with its turnaround strategy, which aims to increase its profit margins to a sustainable level. In a recent trading statement, the group said it expects headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the 42 weeks to 26 February 2017 to increase by between 15% and 20% year on-year, driven by greater cost control, improvements in its supply chain and higher productivity in stores.

Global Firms Want To Up Investment In Africa

Companies doing business in Africa remain bullish on the continent’s potential, seemingly adopting a long-term view that requires them to be agile and responsive, and increase investment in fit-for-purpose technology.

How Data Is Empowering An Education System In Crisis

An innovative mobile learning platform is distributing content via a data-driven model.

Public Protector Takes Aim At Reserve Bank

Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s call for changes in the Reserve Bank’s mandate would undermine its indepedence and trigger more credit ratings downgrades.

Mining Sector Stuck In Limbo

The redrafted Mining Charter has far-reaching implications for the country’s mining sector. Instead of bringing some much-needed certainty, it will just deter investors even further.

Unlisted Coal Miners Forging Ahead

While most of the players in the mining sector are worrying about the future, two unknown and unlisted coal mining companies are investing in new projects.

A Simple Rule For Trading: It's All About Controlling Your Losses

Before you start trading, make sure that you understand the fundamentals. Here are a few basic rules to keep in mind to ensure that you make a profit.

The Rise Of The ETF

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are gaining in popularity among investors as they are relatively cheap and, unlike other passive forms of investment, they can be traded like shares. What is the state of the ETF industry in South Africa and what should you know before investing in these funds?

Atha-Africa In Tussle With Environmental Organisation

The Indian-headquartered miner’s proposed venture, Yzermyn, is situated in a protected area in Mpumalanga. The Centre for Environmental Rights has taken Atha-Africa to court in order to halt construction of the mine.

What Millennials Want In A Job

Young professionals and graduates are increasingly looking for personal fulfilment rather than money or managerial positions in their careers, a recent survey on SA’s most attractive employers shows.

A Swimmingly Good Idea

Nomvuyo Treffers’ determination to find a swimming cap that covers her dreadlocks led to an unexpected business venture called swimma.co.za.

Tourism's Potential: A Boost Worth Billions Of Rand

While 10M Tourists Flocked To The Country In 2016, The Sentiment Remains Dull For Listed Companies In The Sector. But Experts Appear To Think That There Is A Lot Of Scope For Growth, Arguing That Current Visitor Numbers Are In Fact ‘Not Amazing At All’. Some Say We Could, And Should, Be Aiming To Double This Figure In The Next Five Years.