413 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…
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Remember to include your retirement products in your will
363 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
333 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’
324 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
308 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
341 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
323 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
356 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…
Breathalysers in taxi industry and total ban on drinking and driving touted
356 To curb road fatalities. A total ban on any drinking and driving is coming for South African motorists while breathalysers are to be installed in taxi vehicles that will prevent drivers…
Empower the poor with title deeds, says ex-banker Jordaan
329 It will unlock ‘massive capital’. Heavyweight venture capitalist and ex-banker Michael Jordaan likes to share his views on X, starting 2026 with a post on the controversial issue that government must…