It’s not tariffs killing South Africa, it’s the jobs drought
South Africa’s jobless rate hits 33.2%. Tariffs aren’t the culprit – stagnant growth is. Talk won’t fix it; bold reforms and real investment just…
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ESG isn’t going anywhere – despite the political noise
Research shows ESG-aligned portfolios are competitive and resilient in volatile markets. Asset managers should double down on sustainability strategies…
It’s the ANC’s turn to eat
The ANC NEC had a torrid time of things at its meeting this weekend. Not a good look for the political party supposedly leading…
How rubber-necking execs gamed the JSE’s pay disclosure system
The past 23 years have seen an outlandish increase in executive pay, where what others earn is what really counts…
Spar charts a potential rebound
The share price of the grocery and household goods retailer may be headed for a rebound after recent weakness…
Anglo: leaving the party before the champagne arrives
Is it possible that the curse of Anglo’s demergers and asset sales has come back to haunt the company, as platinum prices start rallying…
Listing in the wind
The JSE is still a listing venue, but all too often a secondary one. While Sandton may host the electronic ticker tape, it’s not…
Boxed in: lessons for Pretoria and Africa from Trump’s tariff uppercut
What a schoolboy dust-up has to say about the US president and his looming tariffs…
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Africa is blockchain’s most mispriced market
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