Investment
Finweek English
SA Tail Is Wagging The SADC Dog
South Africa has persuaded the other members of the Southern African Development Community to align its protocol on investment with SA law, which gives foreign investors far less protection.
3 min |
15 June 2017
Finweek English
The Antidote To Digital Fatigue
A skills programme aimed at improving visual intelligence in sports is now helping business people think better on their feet.
3 min |
15 June 2017
Finweek English
Is A Dividend In The Offing For South32 Shareholders?
South32 is currently carrying out a share buy-back programme. In addition, it appears to be protected against proposed government legislation, which aims to increase BEE ownership from 25% to 30%.
3 min |
15 June 2017
Finweek English
Addressing Youth Unemployment
Joblessness among South Africa’s young population is staggeringly high, and economic reforms are desperately needed in order to address this critical issue.
3 min |
22 June 2017
Finweek English
Organic Growth For Free-Range Farmer
Jeanne Groenewald went from producing free-range chicken for her family to becoming a Woolworths supplier. She is not only passionate about the welfare of the birds she raises, but also strives to uplift her employees and the community of Grabouw in where her business is located.
3 min |
22 June 2017
Finweek English
Who Pays For The Message?
A new algorithm is making PR messaging more effective. But you should still know whose agenda is being pushed.
3 min |
22 June 2017
Finweek English
Buy And Hold, Or Stay Active As Times Change?
Many investors and even experts recommend buying the 10 largest local shares and keeping them. But a buy-and-hold strategy isn’t always the best one.
3 min |
22 June 2017
Finweek English
Africa Just Got Trumped
The US president’s decision to withdraw from the Paris climate accord may have devastating consequences for African countries.
3 min |
22 June 2017
Finweek English
Is Africa Still A Land Of Opportunity?
With 30% of South Africa’s value-added exports going to the rest of Africa, the fortunes of our economy are closely tied to the state of the continent. But after enjoying years of strong growth, fuelled by the commodity supercycle, many African economies have been struggling with sluggish growth, declining foreign direct investment and rising budget deficits. Is this the end of the ‘Africa Rising’ narrative?
10 min |
29 June 2017
Finweek English
The Rupert Empire
A Lesson in Long-term Strategy
10 min |
6 July 2017
Finweek English
Does The Taxman Help You Save For Retirement?
Tax-free savings products were introduced two years ago while retirement annuities – in some form or another – have been around for decades. How do they measure up in terms of helping you to save for your golden years?
6 min |
2 March 2017
Finweek English
A Mobile Giant Engulfed By Controversies
After a series of missteps, MTN, which operates in 22 countries, has left a bitter taste in the mouths of shareholders, customers and business leaders alike. What will incoming CEO Rob Shuter, who starts work in March, have to do to restore the company’s reputation?
10 min |
2 March 2017
Finweek English
How To Catch A Falling Knife
When a stock’s price has experienced a downturn, buying it in the hope that it picks up again is tempting. It’s a strategy that can pay off, but knowing when to enter requires precision. Otherwise your portfolio could suffer.
3 min |
9 May 2019
Finweek English
Grit's Risk Removal Recipe
Real estate investment trust Grit is focusing on multiple asset classes, multiple geographies and hard currency to ensure success on the African continent.
6 min |
9 May 2019
Finweek English
Deja Vu And Looking Forward
What kind of society do we want to retire to, and can we have better agency in determining this?
5 min |
9 May 2019
Finweek English
What A Revolution In SA's Electricity Landscape Can Do For The Economy
Load shedding costs the economy billions every year. Regulatory red tape is holding back a potential boom in the market for privately generated renewable energy, which has the potential to not only solve local power shortages, but also to attract substantial investments and create thousands of jobs.
8 min |
9 May 2019
Finweek English
How Private Equity Investments Can Boost Job Growth
Research shows that only a fraction of SMEs really have the potential to create substantial growth, and therefore jobs. But partner such businesses with the right skills from private investors, and you create an engine for growth.
5 min |
9 May 2019
Finweek English
Which Asset Classes Have The Biggest Impact On Job Creation?
Bond and equity markets (public or private) are important for employment creation. The growth in gross fixed capital formation is the fuel that keeps the economic engine running.
4 min |
9 May 2019
Finweek English
Going Offshore: Be Careful What You Wish For
Most of our big stocks are already global companies, which means you are likely already diversified. And if you still plan on increasing your offshore exposure, make sure you understand whether it’s the currency or the stock you’re investing in that makes it worthwhile.
5 min |
21 February 2019
Finweek English
Investors Tune In For Multichoice Unbundling
Naspers’s pay-TV business MultiChoice will start trading on the JSE on 4 March. Speculation on MultiChoice’s business model, cash generation and prospects is rife. So, is it a buy?
7 min |
21 February 2019
Finweek English
Grappling With Global Investing
It’s time the industry gets the messaging to investors right.
6 min |
21 February 2019
Finweek English
Home Is Where The Heart Is...
...but your portfolio might be better off elsewhere.
4 min |
21 February 2019
Finweek English
Is Diversification Merely A Myth?
Diversification often dissipates during extreme market events. Being able to identify assets that offer high diversification potential is therefore crucial.
6 min |
21 February 2019
Finweek English
Why Trade Policies Matter
Protectionist trade policies may have worked decades ago. But if we want to improve South Africans’ economic well-being and participate more productively in the global economy, we need to liberalise our trade tariffs.
4 min |
21 February 2019
Finweek English
How To Pick Stocks In A Lacklustre Market
Bear markets and recessionary times in fact offer great buy opportunities for investors. But it is important to pick stocks that will withstand the bad times. Trader Petri Redelinghuys explains his methodology to find local winners.
10+ min |
8 November 2018
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SA's Plans To Curb Debt: Ratings Agencies Give Us Benefit Of The Doubt
Further credit rating downgrades are unlikely ahead of the Treasury’s February budget, when it will be more clear if economic revival strategies will work.
4 min |
8 November 2018
Finweek English
Can This Technology Improve Local Mining Productivity?
Digitalising mining is not the easiest of tasks, but there is a company that is trying to change that.
3 min |
8 November 2018
Finweek English
Know What You Are Paying For
When choosing investment products, it is important to keep in mind that in most cases there are costs attached to every individual layer of the overall product.
3 min |
8 November 2018
Finweek English
Dealing With Delistings
An increasing number of small-and mid-cap stocks are announcing their intentions to delist. What does this mean for investors holding these shares?
3 min |
8 November 2018
Finweek English
Online Insurance Company Connects With Younger Generation
Digital start-up Indie, a division of Sanlam Life Insurance, is making insurance more accessible to the masses.
4 min |