Just legalise it!
South Africa should be at the forefront of the global cannabis trade. But too many restrictions are hobbling local farmers…
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The exchange … with Purple Group’s Charles Savage
A massive swing back to profit for Purple Group raises the question: when will its share price follow suit?…
Inside the tie-up of South Africa’s biggest asset managers
Ninety One and Sanlam are teaming up in a move that will effectively end any rivalry the two firms have enjoyed over the past…
Smoke and mirrors on the JSE
In the space of less than a week there has been a flurry of remarkably upbeat-looking trading statements from the listed corporate community. All,…
Zama zamas’ new target: South Africa’s farms?
Two weeks ago, Ali van Wyk wrote a piece for Vrye Weekblad: “Let’s Go for a Ride: South Africa’s Growing Kidnapping Plague”. His account…
The exchange … with Pick n Pay CEO Sean Summers
The market couldn’t muster up much enthusiasm for Pick n Pay’s first-half results yesterday, with the shares opening 2.5% higher only to close flat.…
Why Godongwana’s budget is a big test for the GNU
This week, South Africans get their first look at the progress of the government of national unity (GNU) – in rands and cents –…
‘Stop accepting crime’ – Eskom chair
While so many economic lights are now flashing green, the one major hindrance to investment remains as intractable as ever: runaway crime. Speaking on…
Why inflation stays high: Politicians can’t grasp economic realities
The late Tito Mboweni, followed by Gill Marcus and now Lesetja Kganyago, all had one key instruction from the government: tackle inflation. And all…
How high will gold go?
Gold has two qualities that make it different from copper, iron ore and lithium. The first is that it’s rustless. It doesn’t degrade over…
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