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2019-06-14 11:28
Quiz #217: 17 June - 24 June
Our latest quiz, which appears in the 20 June edition of 'finweek' is available to complete! Give it a go and test your general knowledge skills.
2019-06-13 09:40
4½ Threats to SA's economy
Now that we are finally past the 8 May election, all eyes are firmly on the path forward. But a number of local and global threats could hinder our economic recovery.
2019-06-10 11:50
Pioneering Prius gets a facelift
More flamboyant, yet still eco-friendly and frugal on fuel, the refreshed Toyota Prius is also unexpectedly agile.
2019-06-10 11:17
Choose equity unit trust funds for their strengths
Some investors prefer to invest for value, while others opt for momentum or quality shares. But choosing an investment theme to compile your portfolio most certainly does not have be an either-or ...
2019-06-07 14:54
Are KPAs still relevant?
Frustrated by the box-ticking exercise of completing KPAs? Then it’s time to relook your company’s use of this tool.
How homegrown USN became an international giant
2019-06-06 08:30
Albé Geldenhuys started USN in his kitchen and grew it into a multimillion-dollar business. ?He takes finweek on the company’s growth journey.
Uber or Lyft? Or another sector altogether?
2019-06-05 10:43
When you are considering an investment in a particular sector, you often have to choose between companies that are very similar. How do you pick one? And how do you know that the sector is a soli ...
Is now the right time to sell your shares?
2019-06-05 11:49
As the optimism about the JSE from just over a month ago turns to pessimism, it is natural that investors are wondering if they should throw in the towel. However, no matter the season, evaluatin ...
Why you’d want to be the neighbour of an African president
2019-06-04 15:08
A recent study shows that Chinese investment in African countries is often used to create infrastructure in a selective manner. This can prove detrimental for many of a country’s citizens.
SA Reits capitalising on the flexible workspace trend
2019-06-04 09:21
The flexible office environment is increasingly popular internationally. Although it’s still early days in South Africa, the trend is likely to pick up – and local Reits are taking note.
Quiz #216: 3 June - 10 June
2019-06-03 08:00
Our latest quiz, which appears in the 6 June edition of 'finweek' is available to complete! Give it a go and test your general knowledge skills.
South Africa
Jun 16 2019 09:27
With growth contracting faster than economists had predicted at -3.2%, business is now looking to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s state of the nation address on June 20 for indicators of stimulus measures and plans to yank the economy from the doldrums.
World
Jun 14 2019 19:30
President Donald Trump said that "of course" he would go to the FBI or the attorney general if a foreign power offered him dirt about an opponent. It was an apparent walkback from his earlier comments.
Money Clinic
Feb 12 2019 06:00
Have a money problem that needs solving? Fin24 can help! This month our focus is on savings and how to better manage your budget. Send your question to editor@fin24.com or find the Money Clinic box on the right of our homepage.
Entrepreneurs
Jun 11 2019 17:58
Rand Merchant Investment Holdings, Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Royal Bafokeng Holdings seek top applications that could disrupt the financial services sector.
Markets
Jun 14 2019 08:52
The day's range was between R14.78 and R14.88.
Companies
Jun 16 2019 16:52
The government is considering a R3.2bn guarantee for the country's cash-strapped national broadcaster to help it raise money from lenders, according to the Sunday Times.
Investments
Jun 16 2019 11:24
As South Africa celebrates Youth Day, Khwezi Jackson, an investment Consultant at 10X Investments, has a message for his fellow millennials: life is about more than #YOLO.
Tech
May 25 2019 13:59
MTN’s Nigeria listing is being investigated by local authorities, the latest in a series of disputes in the wireless carrier’s largest market.
Finweek
Jun 14 2019 11:28
Our latest quiz, which appears in the 20 June edition of 'finweek' is available to complete! Give it a go and test your general knowledge skills.