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2020-03-30 17:52
Powering through Covid-19
As South Africa prepares for the inevitable economic fallout of a 21-day lockdown, David McKay takes a look at how the mining industry will cope with this drastic measure.
2020-03-27 17:49
Quiz #233: 30 March-4 May
Test your general knowledge with your latest quiz, which appears in the 2 April edition of 'finweek'.
2020-03-26 11:18
Winners in the rout
As market volatility continues, certain local and global defensive stocks are starting to pose attractive valuations.
2020-03-26 10:34
Stronger tomorrow than today
Schalk Louw points out those fiscal and monetary measures that will likely soften the blow to South African consumers as the country navigates the current crisis.
The carnage of corona
2020-03-26 10:21
As South Africa enters a three-week lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19, government and the private sector are braced for the crippling consequences it will have on our already weak economy. ...
Namibian government’s sneaky trick to tap local retirement funds
2020-03-20 17:05
The Namibian government changed the requirement for domestic investments for the country’s pension fund industry. This forced pensioners’ money into government bonds to fund the budget gap.
From the Cape to Cairo – it’s Ramaphosa’s turn
2020-03-20 16:05
The July kick-off to the Africa-wide free trade deal hinges on getting rules of origin exactly right.
Battling Bacchus and human behaviour
2020-03-17 10:07
In an effort to combat students’ binge drinking, Stellenbosch University has banned alcohol within student residences, but this policy could have unintended consequences.
Women in mines key to driving earnings
2020-03-17 09:56
SA’s resource companies are determined to increase the number of women working for and supplying them. It’s not only an important societal issue – it makes good business sense.
The power of retained earnings
2020-03-17 09:49
In his annual letter to shareholders, Warren Buffett mentions how undistributed profits can boost a company in the long term. Simon Brown engages with this notion.
South Africa
Apr 01 2020 11:33
An index tracking expected business conditions in 6 months’ time has fallen to below its lowest reading recorded during the 2008/09 global recession.
World
Apr 01 2020 13:26
Panic buying at supermarkets and hoarding have raised fears over food supplies.
Money Clinic
Feb 15 2020 07:00
A Fin24 user who was forced into early retirement is struggling to pay credit card debt amounting to over R109 000. An expert responds.
Entrepreneurs
Mar 19 2020 21:51
A Debt Relief Fund is on the horizon to assist small businesses impacted by the novel coronavirus, the Department of Small Business Development announced on Thursday.
Markets
Mar 31 2020 18:16
The financials index rebounded strongly following weakness in the prior session which was induced by the weaker rand and the downgrade of South Africa’s sovereign rating
Companies
Apr 01 2020 15:39
As government started rolling out mass testing for the novel coronavirus in the country on Tuesday, Discovery and Vodacom joined in on the efforts to get people tested on Wednesday, announcing that they will be funding virtual doctor’s consultations and facilitating referrals to laboratories where needed.
Investments
Mar 04 2020 13:33
Instability in local and international stock markets – mainly due to concerns over the impact of the coronavirus – might have you concerned about preserving your retirement savings.
Tech
Mar 23 2020 16:20
The equipment donated includes 20 000 laboratory diagnostic test kits, 100 000 medical masks, and 1 000 protective suits and face shields.
Finweek
Mar 31 2020 10:55
As the global investor panic routed markets, those not beholden to investor flows should refocus on the long term.