Crypto’s real African revolution
Africa’s next financial revolution won’t be driven by crypto speculation, but by stablecoins, mobile money and digital tools…
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Investing vs gambling: The house can’t beat compound returns
South Africans bet trillions and save very little. Investing flips the odds: time and compounding returns quietly build wealth long after luck runs out…
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In prediction markets, bets fly on anything from Taylor Swift’s engagement to the end of the world. Now big money wants in – and,…
‘Overlanding Through the Boardroom’: The Dunning-Kruger effect
A 4x4 night drive through Malawian mud illustrates how overconfidence can steer leaders, teams and companies off course…
Should you do a Buffett and buy Occidental Petroleum?
Occidental’s shares have tumbled of late, but a deal with Berkshire Hathaway may give it the firepower it needs for the big leagues…
ETFs are bringing sexy back
South Africa’s ETF market has soared to R284bn, but fund managers say the real challenge now is making these low-cost investments even more appealing…
The five myths of exchange traded funds
‘All ETFs are passive index trackers’ and other misguided views ……
Why consensus investing is usually wrong
Consensus investing still fails. Lessons from a legendary investor on patience, fear and quality reveal why most underperform by following the crowd…
The Art of Spending Money: Morgan Housel
A lot of spending makes no sense until you peel back the layers of someone’s personality to identify what they’re trying to accomplish.…
Juggling jobs without dropping the tax ball
More South Africans are taking on side hustles to make ends meet. But while the additional income is welcome, it comes with additional responsibilities…
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