164 The Department of Small Business Development says it is attempting to cut red tape, while others suggest government is the obstacle. Billions have been spent on loans for micro, small and…
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Sasria still recovering from 2021 unrest, now looking out for climate risks
167 After the unrest in July 2021, Sasria paid out all claims and incurred a R24 billion loss that it is still trying to recover. Sasria, the only non-life insurer that provides…
World Savings Day: building financial wellbeing with strong habits and rewards
192 World Savings Day on 31 October is a reminder that financial wellness is a path towards security and independence. World Savings Day on 31 October is a reminder that financial wellness…
First-time home buyer? Here are the answers to all your questions
121 While the excitement of being a first-time home buyer is great, it could also make you forget the other important things: the hidden costs. Buying your first home is one of…
Five money moves for working retirees
167 Whatever the reason, today’s retirees are far from slowing down as they work, mentor and build. Some need the money, others do it for fun. It is nothing new these days…
Trouble ahead for Creecy’s fuel storage plan in Durban
262 BEE players say they were not consulted over minister’s decision to renew 25-year fuel storage operator agreements with international companies. Black economic empowerment (BEE) players in the fuel sector have challenged…
Peet Viljoen is not the best attorney to come out of Pretoria, LPC says
179Viljoen says he still considers himself an attorney, although the LPC says he cannot practice as one even if two judges said he is honest and good-looking. After the LPC said last…
economists are optimistic amid shifting global tides
197 One of the things South Africans will look for in the MTBPS is whether the Reserve Bank will make it official to set the inflation target at 3%. Economists are optimistic…
How Bitget’s new AI agent is turning South African traders into market pros
154 South Africans have built one of Africa’s most active trading communities. South African traders have been masters of momentum, reading charts, predicting moves, and finding opportunity in volatility. From forex to…
Is government planning to cut medical scheme tax credits to fund NHI?
157 Although the minister of finance said in his budget speech that medical scheme tax credits will remain intact, it seems some have other plans Recent statements about how government plans to…
