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The Mining Sector's Biggest Enemy

Increasingly, environmental, social and governance concerns are affecting valuations in the mining industry.

Liquor Sales Shine

The Spar Group acts as a wholesaler and distributor of goods and services to Spar supermarkets, Build it building materials outlets, and Tops at Spar liquor stores.

Global Recycling Industry In Crisis As China Bans Waste Imports

The world’s most populous country stopped absorbing rubbish from developed economies this year, disrupting the $200bn global recycling industry. Countries like the US and Germany are scrambling for solutions as scrap piles up.

Finding New, Smart Perspectives

Although the market outlook on South Africa has cooled somewhat since the first quarter, there are some great opportunities to be found, as illustrated by the funds we look at in this edition.

Beware The Lure Of Easy Money

Pipcoin creater Ref Wayne resurfaced recently — again promising returns that are too good to be true.

How to Deal With Infighting

When your office turns into a battleground between warring co-workers, every word is a weapon and every action potentially explosive. Here’s how to manage the conflict.

How To Beat The Unemployment Blues

We live in volatile times, and uncertainty extends to all aspects of our lives. What steps do you need to follow to ensure that you are prepared for career upheaval?

Vintage Lights Outshine Competition

At a time when most lighting companies were chasing light-emitting diode (LED) light sources, Hoi P’loy started a new trend by introducing ‘old-fashioned’ incandescent lights into the South African market.

When Laughter May Be The Wrong Medicine

Recent news reports have been full of leading government officials’ crazy antics. But it’s not funny anymore. 

Nationalisation And The New Eskom Boss

Considering how badly South Africa’s parastatals are run, creating more of them is not a good idea.

Simon's Stock Tips

Founder and director of investment website JustOneLap.com Simon Brown is finweek’s resident expert on the stock markets. In this column, he provides insight into the week’s main market news. 

The Ins And Outs Of Operational Leverage

When a company’s profits increase at a faster rate than its revenue, it has leverage. But how does this occur?

The Fibre Land Grab

 The race to supply customers with fibre optic cables is becoming ever more aggressive, with companies making major plays to become the top service provider.

Getting Rid Of The Rot In Transnet

The tentacles of state capture spread far and wide within the state-owned transport and logistics company, Transnet. But new management is resolute about cleaning house.

Digitising Small-Scale Farming

Khula is digitising small-scale farming by allowing emerging farmers to connect to the formal market with the tap of a screen.

Unmistakably Maserati

Distinctively Italian down to its boot straps, the Levante – Maserati’s large, luxury SUV – is surprisingly practical and supremely comfortable.

Making SA Mining Attractive Again

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s attendance at the Mining Indaba is in step with his intention to attract new investment into South Africa. But it’s crucial he hits the right notes about the kind of mining regime SA wants to offer.

Cashing In On ‘Forgotten' Food Ingredients

West Coast fine dining restaurant Wolfgat is a culinary hit. Its secret is quite simple: commitment to its niche.

How To Be A Tax-Savvy Saver

With a myriad of tax-free savings vehicles available to investors, choosing the right one can become complex. Understanding the basic principles of these investment products, as well as your personal investment goals, will help you make the right choice.

Tax: Crunching The Numbers

Before the tax year comes to an end, there are a few things you can do to make the most of your tax benefits. But remember: investment decisions should never be done purely to receive these benefits.

Carbon's Taxing Affair

Government’s proposed carbon tax seems to be ill-conceived. Combating climate change certainly needs to be on South Africa’s agenda, but more thought and time is required to create and implement effective policies.

Is your company losing its edge?

In a fast-changing and competitive environment, businesses – and the workforce – need to be on top of their game to remain relevant.

Why The Series You Binge-Watch Could Affect The Next Election

A recent study reveals that the media we consume has serious psychological consequences. And the poorer the quality of what we watch and read, the more dire the effects.

Using Your Vote As Minority Shareholder

Your stake in a company may be small, but when it comes to big decisions, every vote counts – yours too.

What Happens When Motsoaledi's Plan Becomes A Reality?

At the presentation of the Medical Schemes Amendment Bill, the minister of health delivered stern critique of some of the core operational elements in South Africa’s medical aid schemes. Here is how the amended bill will impact on the various roleplayers in the market – and on you.

Be Careful What You Wish For

While big investment by multinationals is often welcomed in Africa, not all investment results in favourable outcomes for businesses and people on the continent.

It Does Not Have To Be A Trade-off Between Jobs And Green Energy

It is inevitable that South Africa has to start relying more on clean energy sources, but we also cannot just walk away from our massive coal deposits, and the thousands of jobs it supplies. So what is government to do?

Could Exxaro's Head Of Coal Become Its First Female CEO?

Nombasa Tsengwa is one of very few female executives in the mining industry and although she’s not aiming for the top job just yet, it’s important to her to make a difference.

What's Your Retirement Strategy

You’ve seen the statistics and heard the warnings about South Africans not being at all financially prepared for retirement. So, how do you make sure you are not going to come up short? And which products should you be using to ensure you retire comfortably?

The Populist Threat To Growth

Populism is having an impact on global economies and markets, with implications that must be understood by investors.