Investment
Finweek English
Dealing With 'Professional Bears'
There are many pessimists in the investment world – those who are constantly expecting global markets to collapse. What can we learn from them?
3 min |
27 July 2017
Finweek English
101 Ways To Save Money
The vast majority of South Africans don’t save, even if it is in their best interest – and that of the economy – to do so. We’ve put together dozens of practical tips to help you put more change into your piggy bank – or your investment portfolio.
4 min |
27 July 2017
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Technology And Justice
Camera and cellphone footage have provided solid evidence of various police shootings in the US which resulted in black members of the public being killed. But can technology really help bring the guilty to book?
3 min |
27 July 2017
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Impressive Management Strategy
The fund seeks to maximise returns from a diverse range of primarily South African bonds.
2 min |
13 July 2017
Finweek English
Is Retirement Natural And Inevitable?
The concept of stopping to work at a certain age is a fairly recent invention. Yet it’s time for the concept to be re-invented to better suit today’s circumstances.
5 min |
13 July 2017
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Generation X And Retirement
Will this be the generation to redefine retirement?
4 min |
13 July 2017
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The Path To Non-Retirement
The human lifespan is getting longer and longer. What does this mean for those who are putting money away for retirement? And can you imagine doing the same job for over 70 years?
3 min |
13 July 2017
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Designing Pension Products Better Suited For Our Society
Most retirement savings products are aimed at people with a consistent income and who work in the formal economy, thereby excluding the vast majority of South Africans. By addressing this, the burden on the state can be decreased and the wellbeing of the country’s growing number of pensioners improved.
5 min |
13 July 2017
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Steering A Crucial Job Driver
The South African automotive industry supports just under 1m jobs. While the industry is stable thanks to considerable support from government, it is imperative that it stays that way.
4 min |
6 April 2017
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The Toyota C-HR: A Cracker Of A Crossover
Toyota’s funky urban crossover, the C-HR compact high-rider, is a marriage of quirky, eye-catching design and new engine technology.
4 min |
6 April 2017
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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.
4 min |
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?
3 min |
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.
3 min |
22 November 2018
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Middle-class Voters May Punish ANC
In 2016, the ruling party lost its grip on key metros in the municipal elections. If the current landslide that is economic inequality continues, they stand to lose a lot more in the 2019 general election.
3 min |
16 August 2018
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This Whole Thing Is, I Think, Procedurally Unfair
Former Transnet and Eskom CEO Brian Molefe claims that Treasury’s investigations team probing potential irregularities at the two state-owned enterprises is not following correct procedures, reports Business Day.
2 min |
16 August 2018
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In The Interest Of Shareholders
DRDGold CEO explains why the company decided to sell a stake to Sibanye-Stillwater for R1.3bn – an amount (and deal) some analysts are concerned about.
3 min |
16 August 2018
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The Uber For Deliveries
A Gauteng transport company is disrupting the delivery market by combining old-fashioned service delivery with new-era online sales.
3 min |
13 September 2018
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Investing In Vicious Times
South Africa's economy has just entered a technical recession. With the government's hands seemingly tied until after the elections, and global forces adding to local woes, the economy is finding itself in dire straits. What does this mean for investors?
7 min |
13 September 2018
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Key Lessons From Berkshire Hathaway's Gurus
Investors are bound to walk away a little smarter from this company’s annual shareholder meeting, hosted by legendary chairman Warren Buffett and vice-chairman Charlie Munger.
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25 May 2017
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How innovative thinking shaped SA's rose powerhouse
By changing the way in which roses are propagated, Ludwig Taschner of Ludwig’s Roses has managed to create a nursery that boasts the largest selection of rose varieties in the world.
6 min |
2 February 2017
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Heading for Murky Waters
Recent rains have brought relief to many drought-stricken parts of the country, with forecasts indicating that South Africa might be out of the woods this year. But concerns around the management of water infrastructure remain.
7 min |
01 December 2016
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How to Cope With Being Sidelined
Feeling ignored or ostracised at work can undermine your confidence and your career prospects. Here’s how to empower yourself and bounce back.
4 min |
01 December 2016
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The Conscious Investor: It Pays to Be Nice
As responsible investment practices gain traction in South Africa and globally, increased shareholder activism is likely to see CEOs and chief operational officers called to publicly answer tough questions around management and investment decisions.
10 min |
08 December 2016
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Passionate about visual storytelling
Jack Parow and Freshlyground’s action-packed spoof of the spy genre, Army of One, won the award for the best music video at this year’s South African Music Awards. Craig Parker, CEO of Motif Studios, who co-directed this video, talks about Motif Studio’s journey into show business.
7 min |
08 December 2016
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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.
7 min |
2 March 2017
Finweek English
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.
3 min |
11 May 2017
Finweek English
Nationalisation And The New Eskom Boss
Considering how badly South Africa’s parastatals are run, creating more of them is not a good idea.
4 min |
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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