Investment
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The Mining Sector's Biggest Enemy
Increasingly, environmental, social and governance concerns are affecting valuations in the mining industry.
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7 June 2018
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Liquor Sales Shine
The Spar Group acts as a wholesaler and distributor of goods and services to Spar supermarkets, Build it building materials outlets, and Tops at Spar liquor stores.
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7 June 2018
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Global Recycling Industry In Crisis As China Bans Waste Imports
The world’s most populous country stopped absorbing rubbish from developed economies this year, disrupting the $200bn global recycling industry. Countries like the US and Germany are scrambling for solutions as scrap piles up.
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7 June 2018
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Finding New, Smart Perspectives
Although the market outlook on South Africa has cooled somewhat since the first quarter, there are some great opportunities to be found, as illustrated by the funds we look at in this edition.
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7 June 2018
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Beware The Lure Of Easy Money
Pipcoin creater Ref Wayne resurfaced recently — again promising returns that are too good to be true.
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7 June 2018
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How to Deal With Infighting
When your office turns into a battleground between warring co-workers, every word is a weapon and every action potentially explosive. Here’s how to manage the conflict.
4 min |
08 December 2016
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How To Beat The Unemployment Blues
We live in volatile times, and uncertainty extends to all aspects of our lives. What steps do you need to follow to ensure that you are prepared for career upheaval?
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27 July 2017
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Vintage Lights Outshine Competition
At a time when most lighting companies were chasing light-emitting diode (LED) light sources, Hoi P’loy started a new trend by introducing ‘old-fashioned’ incandescent lights into the South African market.
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2 March 2017
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When Laughter May Be The Wrong Medicine
Recent news reports have been full of leading government officials’ crazy antics. But it’s not funny anymore.
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11 May 2017
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Nationalisation And The New Eskom Boss
Considering how badly South Africa’s parastatals are run, creating more of them is not a good idea.
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11 May 2017
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Simon's Stock Tips
Founder and director of investment website JustOneLap.com Simon Brown is finweek’s resident expert on the stock markets. In this column, he provides insight into the week’s main market news.
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11 May 2017
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The Ins And Outs Of Operational Leverage
When a company’s profits increase at a faster rate than its revenue, it has leverage. But how does this occur?
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11 May 2017
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The Fibre Land Grab
The race to supply customers with fibre optic cables is becoming ever more aggressive, with companies making major plays to become the top service provider.
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11 May 2017
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Getting Rid Of The Rot In Transnet
The tentacles of state capture spread far and wide within the state-owned transport and logistics company, Transnet. But new management is resolute about cleaning house.
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9 May 2019
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Digitising Small-Scale Farming
Khula is digitising small-scale farming by allowing emerging farmers to connect to the formal market with the tap of a screen.
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23 May 2019
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Unmistakably Maserati
Distinctively Italian down to its boot straps, the Levante – Maserati’s large, luxury SUV – is surprisingly practical and supremely comfortable.
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23 May 2019
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Making SA Mining Attractive Again
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s attendance at the Mining Indaba is in step with his intention to attract new investment into South Africa. But it’s crucial he hits the right notes about the kind of mining regime SA wants to offer.
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7 February 2019
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Cashing In On ‘Forgotten' Food Ingredients
West Coast fine dining restaurant Wolfgat is a culinary hit. Its secret is quite simple: commitment to its niche.
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7 February 2019
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How To Be A Tax-Savvy Saver
With a myriad of tax-free savings vehicles available to investors, choosing the right one can become complex. Understanding the basic principles of these investment products, as well as your personal investment goals, will help you make the right choice.
6 min |
7 February 2019
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Tax: Crunching The Numbers
Before the tax year comes to an end, there are a few things you can do to make the most of your tax benefits. But remember: investment decisions should never be done purely to receive these benefits.
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7 February 2019
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Carbon's Taxing Affair
Government’s proposed carbon tax seems to be ill-conceived. Combating climate change certainly needs to be on South Africa’s agenda, but more thought and time is required to create and implement effective policies.
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4 April 2019
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Is your company losing its edge?
In a fast-changing and competitive environment, businesses – and the workforce – need to be on top of their game to remain relevant.
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4 April 2019
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Why The Series You Binge-Watch Could Affect The Next Election
A recent study reveals that the media we consume has serious psychological consequences. And the poorer the quality of what we watch and read, the more dire the effects.
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4 July 2019
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Using Your Vote As Minority Shareholder
Your stake in a company may be small, but when it comes to big decisions, every vote counts – yours too.
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2 August 2018
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What Happens When Motsoaledi's Plan Becomes A Reality?
At the presentation of the Medical Schemes Amendment Bill, the minister of health delivered stern critique of some of the core operational elements in South Africa’s medical aid schemes. Here is how the amended bill will impact on the various roleplayers in the market – and on you.
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2 August 2018
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Be Careful What You Wish For
While big investment by multinationals is often welcomed in Africa, not all investment results in favourable outcomes for businesses and people on the continent.
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22 November 2018
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It Does Not Have To Be A Trade-off Between Jobs And Green Energy
It is inevitable that South Africa has to start relying more on clean energy sources, but we also cannot just walk away from our massive coal deposits, and the thousands of jobs it supplies. So what is government to do?
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22 November 2018
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Could Exxaro's Head Of Coal Become Its First Female CEO?
Nombasa Tsengwa is one of very few female executives in the mining industry and although she’s not aiming for the top job just yet, it’s important to her to make a difference.
2 min |
22 November 2018
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What's Your Retirement Strategy
You’ve seen the statistics and heard the warnings about South Africans not being at all financially prepared for retirement. So, how do you make sure you are not going to come up short? And which products should you be using to ensure you retire comfortably?
7 min |
22 November 2018
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The Populist Threat To Growth
Populism is having an impact on global economies and markets, with implications that must be understood by investors.
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