Annabel Bishop | Finance | Investec | Rand
Good news for the rand
The rand’s show of resilience this year has not been a fluke, with the unit not only gaining against the dollar but other major currencies as well.
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The power of good debt for business growth
Managed correctly, good debt is an investment in the future of your business.
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The South African banking CEO who became a Knight
Bradley Fried was a bored accountant in Cape Town until one phone call with Wall Street legend John Wolfensohn changed his life.
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New Jumbo shopping mall opening soon in South Africa
The new 37,000 sqm Jumbo Mall is in the final months of construction and should open in the first quarter of 2026.
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Bright turn for South Africa comes with a big catch
The International Monetary Fund has published its October update to its World Economic Outlook report, which shows a more optimistic forecast for GDP growth in South Africa.
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The rand’s winning streak at risk
The rand’s performance against the US dollar could take a hit amid the US government shutdown.
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The rand’s winning streak has nothing to do with South Africa
The rand’s recent strength against the US dollar has more to do with the developments in the US than any improvements in South Africa.
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Major South African bank becomes Eskom rival
The bank described the development as another significant milestone in the liberalisation and transformation of South Africa’s energy sector.
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Annabel Bishop | Braai Index | Investec | Lifestyle | PMBEJD | Stats SA
Bad news for braai lovers in South Africa
Meat prices in South Africa continue to be elevated, and while economists expect inflation to cool for the last few months of the year, don’t expect prices to reverse any time soon.