Go long! There’s still (some) money to be made in bonds The rand, which has already strengthened to its strongest level in 18 months, could gain more ground – provided the government can sustain the… by Vernon Wessels October 3, 2024 Economy & Markets
Collaborate this: Ramaphosa talks 3% growth “I stand here as the guilty party, who is always accused of embarking on too many consultation processes,” said President Cyril Ramaphosa at the… by Rob Rose October 2, 2024 Economy & Markets
Could the rand reach R13/$? Old Mutual chief economist Johann Els has such a divergent view on how the rand will perform that it often keeps him up at… by Vernon Wessels September 27, 2024 Economy & Markets
The R93.5bn tax hole that makes lower fuel levies impossible After years of moaning from motorists that taxes make up too much of the petrol price, President Cyril Ramaphosa finally relented and promised that… by Vernon Wessels July 26, 2024 Economy & Markets
The SARB could’ve cut rates. Could a short recession loom? Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago faced dissension in the ranks during the most recent meeting of the six-member monetary policy committee (MPC) he heads,… by Vernon Wessels July 22, 2024 Economy & Markets
Hey GNU! South Africa is ready to grow. Don’t stuff it up The exhilarating early days of a new relationship are not only being experienced by the government of national unity (GNU); the positive afterglow is… by Vernon Wessels July 19, 2024 Economy & Markets·Politics
1 R1,000 for every South African baby? Sarupen thinks it could work December 15, 2025 Purple CEO Charles Savage says South Africa could launch its…
2 The economic fix: Sarupen’s roadmap to faster growth January 14, 2026 Fix the plumbing, slash the red tape and confront our…
3 Show ponies, thoroughbreds and bucking broncos: Our 2026 stock picks January 12, 2026 This is the Year of the Horse. Team Currency has…
4 Koos Bekker’s share sale puzzle January 16, 2026 The Naspers chair has offloaded R2.5bn of Prosus and Naspers…