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Finance
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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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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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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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A Quick Comparison Of SA’s Cheapest Bank Accounts
20 Feb 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Banking experts will tell you that Capitec has shaken the Big Four (FNB, Absa, Standard Bank and Nedbank) with their entry-level accounts. Let’s see if that rings true.
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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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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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Thinking Of Emigrating? Read This First
07 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’re thinking of emigrating from South Africa, there are a couple of very important things you’ll need to consider, especially when it comes to your taxes and finances.
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Private SA Companies Versus State-Owned Enterprises: The Numbers Are Clear
29 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
As SAA and Eskom continue to haemorrhage money, the disparities between privately-owned and state-owned enterprises become more and more apparent.
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Didn’t File Your Tax Return In Time? You Could Be Looking At A Nasty Fine
28 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
SARS are looking to crack down on individuals and businesses who were late to the party, and they are threatening sizeable administrative penalties.
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The Big Cybersecurity Question When It Comes To SA’s Digital Banks
23 Nov 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
With a number of digital banks looking to inject new life into South Africa’s banking scene, the question of cybersecurity is once again front and centre.
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Much Excitement As UCT Creates World’s First Human Urine Building Brick
25 Oct 2018 by Carrie / 2 Comments
The University of Cape Town’s Engineering department has unveiled the world’s first ‘bio brick’, made from ‘liquid gold’.
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SA Smokers Could Be In For A Really Nasty Surprise
22 Oct 2018 by Carrie / 1 Comment
Attention smokers: The National Council Against Smoking is trying to get the government to hit you where it hurts the most.
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There’s Never Been A Better Time To Invest In The Massive Cannabis Industry Boom
18 Oct 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As the legalisation of cannabis continues to be discussed in many progressive countries around the world, business is good.
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Lethu’s Story – From His Grandfather’s Shop To The Big Screen
11 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Meet Lethu – an actor, entrepreneur, and future media boss. Lethu’s feelgood story is a classic example of how to thrive.
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Four Pro Tips On Investing During A Recession
10 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
South Africa is in its first technical recession in nine years. That might scare some, but a shrewd investor could see a window of opportunity.
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Last-Minute Tips For Those Who Still Haven’t Filed Their Taxes
08 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Tax season is almost over, which means the deadline for submitting your tax returns is rapidly approaching. Here’s what you need to know.
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Is It Still Worth Buying Shares In Apple And Amazon? Here’s An Expert Opinion
28 Sep 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Companies like Amazon and Apple seem to be on the up and up, but have everyday investors missed the boat? Time for an expert opinion.
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Here’s What The Average South African Takes Home Each Month
27 Sep 2018 by Carrie / 1 Comment
The latest Take-home Pay Index has confirmed improvements on both an annual and a monthly basis to the average salary in South Africa.
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The Reason Jeff Bezos’ $2 Billion Charity Donation Is Receiving Some Serious Flak
17 Sep 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Last week, Jeff Bezos announced that he will be donating $2 billion to finance a network of preschools and tackle homelessness in America. Criticism soon followed.
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Selling Your Property? These Four Charts Will Be A Reality Check
11 Sep 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you’ve just popped your house on the market, you might want to check out what the latest House Price Index has to say.
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The Rand Tanking Will Affect You In These Four Ways
06 Sep 2018 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
South Africa is officially in a recession, and that has seen the rand take a battering over the past few days. If you think that won’t affect you, you’re wrong.
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It’s Official – We’re In A Recession
04 Sep 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
According to the latest figures released this morning by Stats SA, the country is in a recession. The rand has also taken a battering off the back of the news.
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What ‘The Marshmallow Test’ Means For Your Financial Future
03 Sep 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
We’re a society that has become used to instant gratification, which is never more apparent than when the internet lags. Our impatience has some serious knock-on effects.
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Failure To File Your Taxes Could Land You A Criminal Record
17 Aug 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Last moth SARS drew a line in the sand, publicly shaming 10 tax offenders. Turns out they can do a lot worse.
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Why Naspers’ Share Price Plunged Yesterday
16 Aug 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Naspers, the largest company in Africa in terms of value, didn’t have a great Wednesday. At one point, the share price had dropped 10%.
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Six Reasons Why The Rand Has Bombed
13 Aug 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
It’s easy to blame South African politics for the decline in the rand over the weekend. Unfortunately, the real reasons are far more complicated.
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Why Burberry Destroyed Half A Billion Rands Worth Of Products
20 Jul 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
Retail giant Burberry is catching flak for burning their unsold clothing and perfume, worth in excess of R500 million. They do have their reasons.
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