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2018-12-05 14:38
Marketing that touches people’s lives
Joe Public United has firmly established itself as one of South Africa’s leading advertising and marketing agencies, thanks to its focus on the growth of its people, its clients and the country.
2018-12-05 14:05
Looking beyond the usual ratios
Reporting ratios are important indicators that show growth within a company and help to compare it with peers. But if you’re serious about investing, you should be digging even deeper by crunchin ...
2018-12-05 11:47
Why value is starting to emerge on the JSE
We experienced a very rare event this month: the fact that the money market outperformed the JSE over a rolling five-year period, writes Schalk Louw. He takes a closer look at the stats to determ ...
2018-12-05 16:31
Vukile: A tale of two portfolios
Half of Vukile Property Fund’s assets are now offshore, reports finweek journalist Glenda Williams. She takes a closer look.
2018-12-03 12:37
Lower real estate costs make a huge difference
With its scalable business model, PropertyFox has been giving home sellers more bang for their buck since launching in 2016.
Fiat Chrysler sharpens focus on South African market
2018-12-03 12:19
The multinational carmaker is aiming to rapidly expand locally through restructuring, dealer consolidation and new vehicles.
Quiz #205: 3 - 10 Decemeber
2018-11-28 16:43
This week, we are giving away a copy of “The Dichotomy of Leadership” by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. For your chance to win, complete our latest quiz.
The importance of our teachers
2018-11-29 09:38
The idea that teachers have a powerful influence over their students is not new, but proving the link between a teacher’s expectations and a student’s outcomes has been difficult. Until now.
A tax-savvy way to use your portfolio in retirement
2018-11-29 10:09
If you are looking to generate investment income in retirement, high-yielding dividends are an obvious choice. But it may not always be the best one.
What to expect from markets during the festive season
2018-11-29 09:56
Historically, from a statistical viewpoint, the JSE All Share has generally ended the year on a positive note. But, given the current high-risk environment we are in, will the festive cheer hold ...
How to bring more women into mining
2018-11-27 12:26
Only 17% of the mining industry globally comprises of female employees, with South Africa facing particular challenges in increasing female participation in the sector. But can this change?
South Africa
Dec 09 2018 20:51
This month, South Africans are paying R1.84 less per litre for 93 and 95 octane petrol, mainly owing to low international oil prices.
World
Dec 10 2018 11:49
UK Prime Minister Theresa May must decide whether to put her Brexit deal to a vote in Parliament this week and risk a humiliating defeat that could plunge the UK into unprecedented political chaos.
Money Clinic
Nov 10 2018 18:15
Donations tax is tax payable at a flat rate on the value of property disposed of by donation. Find out whether it should be included in your tax returns.
Entrepreneurs
Dec 02 2018 17:06
There are still some opportunities for SMEs during a recession, as certain business sectors have been known to weather periods of low economic growth.
Markets
Dec 10 2018 13:24
After a turbulent year that threatened to turn into a rout as US monetary conditions tightened and the trade war erupted, markets are finally showing some strength — in part because valuations have fallen so low.
Companies
Dec 10 2018 11:18
Uber will launch a call centre in South Africa to provide phone support to passengers and drivers around the clock.
Investments
Oct 07 2018 15:52
Individuals can essentially become independent power producers by buying a solar panel, which feeds into the national grid.
Tech
Dec 10 2018 11:18
Uber will launch a call centre in South Africa to provide phone support to passengers and drivers around the clock.
Finweek
Dec 05 2018 14:38
Joe Public United has firmly established itself as one of South Africa’s leading advertising and marketing agencies, thanks to its focus on the growth of its people, its clients and the country.