The gold standard returns
A lot of analysts see gold’s spike above $4,000 as FOMO, but the fact that central banks are such strong buyers suggests something else…
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R48m for doing nothing: How the RAF lost control of itself
An inquiry into the shambles at the Road Accident Fund begins today with the cost of 34 suspended staff. MPs reckon it’s the tip…
Latest: Victory for Barloworld investors
Barloworld’s bidders have been forced to stump up a full R120 per share after trying to deduct the June dividend from their offer…
The sad story of the RAF and the whistleblower
Alleged corruption, maladministration and punitive action – and clients still waiting on their claims 1,800 days later. That’s one whistleblower’s story…
Wait, Barloworld, what?
It appears there no provision for a dividend-related deduction from the standby offer – which could cost Barloworld’s buyers a further R175m…
The week ahead: RAF inquiry hits the road
Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come…
Eskom says it’ll stop bleeding South Africa dry
After clocking up losses of R159.5bn for the past seven years, Eskom is finally back in the black…
Paracetamol use during pregnancy not linked to autism, study of 2.5-million children shows
Donald Trump’s claim that pregnant mothers’ use of paracetamol is driving autism diagnoses is not backed up by evidence…
The week ahead: Gayton’s Kunene countdown
Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come…
WIN a R10,000 investment account to grow your wealth
One fortunate Currency reader stands a chance to kick-start their investment journey with a unit trust account, courtesy of Stanlib…
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The BEE tithe: Paying your way to compliance heaven
A revenue tax to become BEE compliant and score tenders…
‘We are not going to be used as pawns’ – Business for South Africa
Is the organisation being drafted in to help fix the…
Tax first, investments after
Be smarter about your tax affairs before you invest and…
Behind the economic thinking of Paul Mashatile
How does Deputy President Paul Mashatile believe the economy should…
