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While markets are still inclined to view the Trump–Xi summit in Beijing from 14 to 15 May through the old...
Finance
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If you’re thinking about investing for the first time, you’re already ahead of the curve. For many South Africans, the...
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For those with a variable income stream – such as content creators, influencers, entertainment artists or sports stars – a...
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Sage – the leader in accounting, financial, human resources and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses – has announced...
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Experian has announced Experian Agent Trust™, a first-of-its-kind framework that establishes a secure, verifiable link between consumers and AI agents...
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Empathetic collections is often misunderstood as being 'soft' on debt. It is not. At its best, it is a disciplined,...
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There has been real progress made over the last few years to expand peri-urban and rural connectivity and help close...
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Today’s business environment is no longer defined by a single shock, but by ongoing geopolitical events shaping the macro-economic environment....
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Payments provider Ozow has announced a new partnership with SME financial services platform Lula, aimed at expanding access to business...
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In many organisations, the monthly reporting cycle still follows a familiar pattern, with finance teams closing the books, extracting data...
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As AI agents begin to transact on behalf of customers, anxiety among financial institutions is mounting. But banking and payment...
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Investors trading across Africa require custody services and internationally experienced custodians to protect their portfolios and process their transactions securely....
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As the International Monetary Fund (IMF) releases its April 2026 World Economic Outlook, pointing to a fragile and uneven global...
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The conflict in Iran has created a long-running economic shock that’s affecting individuals and companies globally. Oil prices are jumping...
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With geopolitical tensions reshaping global trade, supply chains under pressure, fuel and energy costs climbing and customers tightening their belts,...
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For decades, moving value across African borders has meant navigating a fragmented web of correspondent banking networks, multiple intermediaries and...
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Fruit importers are facing a growing but often overlooked threat to profitability: currency volatility, with fluctuations of just 3%–5% capable...
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inDrive, the global mobility and delivery platform, has launched cashless payments in South Africa. The new feature complements inDrive’s existing...
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Only 10% of South Africans are on track to retire comfortably, reflecting an industry-wide challenge where every day financial pressures,...
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April is Financial Literacy Month, a dedicated time to build essential skills in budgeting, saving, investing and managing debt. It’s...
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Nigeria’s recent equity market rebound pre-Middle East crisis is highlighting a structural problem in how African markets are measured by...
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Somewhere along the way, financial independence became the finish line for women rather than the starting point, says Dori Moreno,...
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Access to property ownership has long been one of the most reliable pathways to wealth creation. Yet, for many aspiring...
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A South African fintech lender providing fast and flexible working capital funding to small to medium enterprises (SMEs) solves the...
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As South Africa marks Financial Literacy Month this April, much of the conversation will focus on education, awareness and access...
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Picture a rainy Wednesday morning in Sandton, sometime in the near future. A claims handler opens their laptop, and right...
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Small business owners may very well be asking themselves whether they should deregister for VAT, following the 1 April change...
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One of the most critical themes defining the investment landscape as we enter the second quarter of 2026 is the...
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Africa is entering a defining period for virtual asset regulation. As adoption accelerates – driven by fintech innovation, remittance demand...
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The recent performance of the JSE All-Share Index, which has seen a sharp decline of over 10% in the last...
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A growing number of South African–founded startups and SMEs operating internationally, particularly those incorporated in the United States, are finding...
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A financial plan can be technically sound, well-structured and entirely appropriate when it is created. It can bring order to...
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Artificial intelligence (AI) influences forecasts, accelerating reconciliations, shaping decisions made on working capital and generating real-time insights. What began as...
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Eighteen years ago, South Africa’s public debt sat at 23.6% of gross domestic product, ballooning to 78.9% at its peak....
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As executive head of Brand Marketing at Momentum, Qhawekazi Mdikane thought organising her mother’s estate would be a cinch –...
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South Africa’s healthcare system continues to face mounting pressure, with public hospitals stretched and demand for post-acute and rehabilitation services...
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Imagine this: It’s 07h30 in Nairobi, and your phone buzzes with an alert from the treasury dashboard. Overnight, a sudden FX...
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After a measured few years, merger & acquisition (M&A) activity has regained momentum in South Africa. The country in fact...
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As the new tax year gets underway, South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are navigating an increasingly complex operating...
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Most entrepreneurs don’t celebrate regulatory changes. But this one deserves attention. When the 2026 National Budget raised the VAT registration...
