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2019-09-16 16:00
Volvo’s refreshed XC90 ups the sophistication
It’s got looks, safety, luxury. And now a concierge service and six-seater configuration add to this SUV’s allure.
2019-09-16 07:38
Your rights during retrenchment
Unfortunately, retrenchment is a reality that many employees are faced with. Knowing what your rights are – and understanding the legality around the retrenchment process – is extremely important.
2019-09-12 10:24
Monetising sunshine
The Sun Exchange is an online platform that allows anyone anywhere in the world to buy solar panels and then lease them to schools and businesses in emerging markets.
2019-09-12 11:16
Don’t bet on last year’s star performers
Just because a company – or market – has had a good run, doesn’t mean this will remain the case, writes PSG Wealth’s Schalk Louw. To illustrate this, he looks at comparative data of the top ten p ...
Tips for trading in offshore shares
2019-09-12 09:53
Want to buy offshore shares, but not sure how to go about it? From finding a registered broker, to determining your risk appetite, here are some of the key steps to follow.
When to cash in on cash
2019-09-09 16:35
Storing a cash pile under your bed isn’t a good idea, but having cash available for uncertain times or expensive occurrences is essential. After all, markets do crash and unexpected life events c ...
Trade wars: the new normal?
2019-09-09 16:41
As President Trump gears up for re-election in 2020, it seems that the world is in for more tariffs-by-tweet. After all, trade wars appear to be part of his strategy to stimulate the US economy a ...
Quiz #222: 9 September - 16 September
2019-09-06 12:08
Our latest quiz, which appears in the 12 September edition of 'finweek' is available to complete! Give it a go and test your general knowledge skills.
The local gin that stirred international interest
2019-09-05 11:28
Inverroche gins are produced with fynbos from the Cape floral region and boast a distinctive taste. This unique characteristic, and its popularity, caught the attention of Pernod Ricard – the Fre ...
Sure you can't save more?
2019-09-05 11:10
Given the current economic environment, it is simply too difficult to save more, right? But your future retired self will thank you for every extra cent that you manage to put away. And the first ...
South Africa
Sep 20 2019 09:52
Employees had threatened a protest at the gates of the Kruger National Park on Friday.
World
Sep 20 2019 14:25
India cut tax on local businesses to one of the lowest rates in Asia, while providing a more than R300bn boost to revive economic growth from a six-year low.
Money Clinic
Sep 17 2019 06:00
If your sole objective in forming a trust is to obtain a tax benefit, then you are likely to be disappointed, says Hilary Dudley of Citadel Fiduciary.
Entrepreneurs
Sep 18 2019 05:00
A group of half a million people bypassed the middle class.
Markets
Sep 20 2019 18:10
The JSE pared earlier losses and climbed towards the end of the day to eventually close firmer on Friday.
Companies
Sep 20 2019 17:46
Commerzbank AG is planning to cut 4 300 jobs as part of a new strategic plan that will also see the bank sell a stake in its Polish mBank unit to reduce risk and help pay for the measures.
Investments
Sep 19 2019 07:59
Given the uncertainty investors are currently facing, it's useful to take a step back and re-evaluate the rare opportunity current conditions are presenting, says the CEO at PSG Asset Management.
Tech
Sep 19 2019 17:27
Cell C's major equity holders Blue Label Telecoms and Net1 have both placed the fair value of the mobile operator at zero.
Finweek
Sep 19 2019 10:57
Results season in the listed property sector pointed to a few marked changes that will shape the year ahead.