131 People must first understand what a financial adviser does and how they can benefit from their services Not everyone struggles financially because they earn too little; sometimes it is due to…
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Silicon socialism? Intel joins ranks of ‘too big to fail’
195 Dado Ruvic/Reuters US President Donald Trump is injecting nearly US$9-billion into Intel in exchange for a 9.9% equity stake. But the money — which the struggling chip maker was slated to…
Will Cell C finally make money on its own? Blue Label expects to cash in on earnings
116 Cell C has been weighing down Blue Label’s earnings since its acquisition. Blue Label Telecoms, Cell C’s majority shareholder, expects to report higher earnings next week as it works on separating…
South Africans’ income increased, but inequality still rules
136 Women, the youth and people in the lower income groups earn the least, while 6.9% of South Africans earn 60.4% of the cash flow. South Africans’ total and cash flow income…
‘Retail is not for sissies’ – West Pack Lifestyle on where it went wrong
90 Accelerated growth path put a strain on West Pack Lifestyle’s cash flow. West Pack Lifestyle has taken accountability for its actions, which led to financial difficulties and ultimately resulted in entering…
One of the biggest financial planning mistakes women make
91 Women usually do not think of themselves first but what happens if they can no longer provide for their families? One of the biggest financial planning mistakes women make is not…
Women under greater financial strain, but resourceful and determined
134 Women are under greater financial stress according to a new survey, but this same survey also shows that they are determined and resourceful. According to Old Mutual’s female-focused findings from its…
Trump strikes US deal to buy 10% of Intel
213 US President Donald Trump. Image US President Donald Trump said on Friday that the US would take a 10% stake in Intel under a deal with the struggling chip maker that…
Competition watchdog approves Vodacom and Maziv merger for cheaper internet
120 As part of the merger, Maziv has committed to spending at least R12 billion, particularly in underserved areas. The Competition Commission has greenlit the merger of Maziv and Vodacom after at…
SA inflation edges up, rand refuses to budge
162 There was no great economic news this week, but late on Friday overseas markets woke up as the Fed hinted at reducing interest rates. It was a quiet week on the…