178 Economy has to do better to improve job creation – analyst. With a positive forecast for the South African economy this year predicted in different quarters, the South African Reserve Bank…
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South Africa’s telecoms sector enters a new growth phase
316 The shares of South Africa’s JSE-listed telecommunications operators performed significantly better in 2025 than 2024, suggesting the sector is in the middle of a resurgence headed into 2026. Cell C parent…
Vodacom, Maziv deal rewrites South Africa’s open-access rulebook
316 The authors, Altman Solon’s Björn Menden and Switala Ventures’ Thomas Switala When the competition authorities last year finally approved Vodacom’s acquisition of a 30% stake in Maziv – the parent of Vumatel…
Remember to include your retirement products in your will
308 Your retirement products can make a notable financial difference in the lives of your loved ones when you pass away. Most consumers know by now the importance of having a will,…
Elon Musk demands billions from OpenAI in explosive lawsuit
259 Elon Musk. Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters Elon Musk is seeking up to US$134-billion (R2.2-trillion) from OpenAI and Microsoft, saying he deserves the “wrongful gains” that they received from his early support, according to…
How to make 2026 the ‘Year of Smarter Credit Choices’
255 It is quite impossible to live without credit in today’s expensive world, but you should make smarter choices when opting for credit, an expert says. You have probably realised by now…
protecting your pension and resolving your complaints
243 The Pension Funds Adjudicator can help with any problems you experience with your pension fund free of charge. Few consumers knew about the existence of the Pension Funds Adjudicator before the…
How to build wealth during uncertain times
256 Countries and big investors run for gold during uncertain times and volatile geopolitics, but where does the ordinary consumer go? There is no question that we live in uncertain times. And…
Iran takes on Starlink in high-stakes bid to silence dissent
251 Iran’s crackdown on dissidents is shaping up as one of the toughest security tests yet for Elon Musk’s Starlink, which has served as a lifeline against state-imposed internet blackouts since its…
Good time to review SA’s prime reference rate – economist
271 South African banking customers have been paying a prime rate of the repo rate plus 3.5% since 2001. Is it time for a change? Now is a good time to review…