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Economics
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Cape Town’s High-End Property Market Continues To Suffer
10 Dec 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
In August, reports indicated that the high-end property market had fallen deeper into deflation. Looks like things haven’t improved.
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Why The Price Of Coffee Has Risen So Dramatically
03 Dec 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Trouble is brewing in some of the world’s largest coffee-producing regions, and it has seriously impacted the price of beans.
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SARS Has Some New Rules When It Comes To Trusts And Taxes
11 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
SARS has introduced a number of new complicated measures to ensure that trusts function correctly in terms of tax compliance.
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South Africa’s Economy – Four Reasons To Feel Slightly Optimistic
04 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Yesterday, news broke that we had avoided a recession, thanks in large part to a lack of load shedding. Financial gurus reckon that’s something to smile about.
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Be Warned: SARS Is On The Warpath Again
03 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
SARS wants you to know that failure to file your tax returns will be met with the full force of the National Prosecuting Authority.
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Comparing SA’s Petrol Prices To The Rest Of The World
22 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
For a few years now, we’ve seen significant fuel price increases, but how do we rank against what people pay for fuel in other parts of the world?
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Tax Season Is Open And SARS Is Making Changes – Here’s What You Need To Know
02 Jul 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Tax season has arrived with a couple of changes to how things usually work. Here’s what you need to know before you dive in.
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SA’s Latest GDP Numbers Are In And They’re Not Pretty
04 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
South Africa’s economy has undergone the worst drop since way back in 2009, and the problem spans multiple sectors.
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Here’s Some Potentially Good News About South Africa’s Economy
22 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s not often that somebody has anything positive to say about the state of our economy, although economist Mike Schüssler is talking long term.
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Morgan Stanley Reckons You Should Be Buying These Eight SA Stocks
16 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
If you want to invest, but you’re worried about the economy after the election, these guys have some advice worth listening to.
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US Business Insider Just Published A List Of The 25 Top Business Books Of All Time
06 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
It’s important for business people to make reading a part of their daily lives, and these 25 books are the perfect place to start.
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What We Can Expect From The Rand After The May Elections
24 Apr 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Experts weigh in on what we can expect from the South African rand after the elections in May.
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Zimbabwe’s Plan to Compensate White Farmers Isn’t Going Very Well
23 Apr 2019 by Carrie / 2 Comments
Both white farmers and Zanu PF party loyalists are not happy with Zimbabwe’s plan to compensate those who had their land seized.
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How ‘Failure To Launch’ Syndrome Is Ruining Parents’ Retirement Plans
15 Apr 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Parents try to set up their kids for success, but today that assistance is costing more than ever, and lasting far longer.
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Zimbabwe Is Paying Compensation To White Farmers For Land Expropriation
08 Apr 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Zimbabwe has decided to compensate the white commercial farmers whose land was expropriated in the early 2000s.
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Staggering Stats Show Extent Of South Africa’s Train Mess
03 Apr 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Prasa’s annual report gives us some shocking insight into just how inefficient the rail system in South Africa is.
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Africa’s First Tech Unicorn Listing
20 Mar 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Later this year, the New York Stock Exchange will welcome the first listing of an African technology company valued at more than $1 billion.
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You Better Be Making Bucks If You’re Living In The World’s Most Expensive Cities
19 Mar 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The Economist Intelligence Unit survey has revealed the 10 most expensive and 10 cheapest cities in the world.
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Keen To Get Into Banking And Finance? These Are The Salaries To Expect
15 Mar 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
According to a newly-released annual salary survey, banking and finance professionals in South Africa are taking home some serious bucks.
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New Expat Tax Law Could Have Devastating Impact On South African Economy
07 Mar 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Remember that new expat tax we warned you about? It’s officially here, and the consequences could be devastating for businesses.
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A Quick Look At The Basics Of Tax-Free Offshore Investing
04 Mar 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Portfolio diversification is key to growing your personal wealth, and offshore investment is a great way to do that. Here are some of the basic principles.
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South Africa Could Run Out Of Money By 2042
28 Feb 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Members of parliament have been warned that if the fiscus continues on its current trajectory, SA will run out of money by 2042.
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Yoh – SA Smokers Need To Cough Up A Lot More For A Pack Of Ciggies
21 Feb 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni announced that South Africans are going to be paying a lot more for booze and ciggies in the near future.
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WATCH LIVE: Tito Mboweni Delivers The 2019 Budget Speech [Video]
20 Feb 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Tito Mboweni will be walking a tightrope during his maiden budget speech today, with many thorny issues needing to be addressed.
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Four Main Things To Look Out For In Tomorrow’s Budget Speech
19 Feb 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
At 2PM tomorrow, Tito Mboweni will deliver his first budget speech as finance minister, and he really does need to deliver the goods.
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Damning Daily Maverick Article Calls Eskom “Terrorist Attack From Within”
12 Feb 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South Africa is looking at another day of load shedding and frustration. If you’re not sure where to direct your anger, here’s a good place to start.
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Johann Rupert Opens Up About His Five Steps To Business Success
09 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Business giant Johann Rupert shares the five steps that he sees as key to running a successful enterprise.
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Wanna Make Big Bucks? This Is What You Should Be Studying
07 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Your chances of getting a job are significantly better if you hold a tertiary degree. Your chances of getting a high paying job are significantly better if you hold one of these degrees.
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Read This Before You Get Too Amped About The Petrol Price Cut
05 Dec 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
As predicted, the price of petrol has been cut this month. Before you break open the champagne, however, you should probably read this.
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Interesting Analysis Of SA Jobs Paying The Biggest Salaries
30 Nov 2018 by Carrie / 1 Comment
Thinking of a career change? CareerJunction has released its latest South African salary survey, detailing which jobs in South Africa pay the highest salaries.
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