The Rising Cost of Education in South Africa: Are Households Keeping...
The Rising Cost of Education in South Africa: Are Households Keeping Up?
As the new school year begins, South African households struggle with soaring education...
December PPI eases fears of hawkish Fed
S producer prices rose at a slower-than-expected pace in December, easing fears of tighter monetary policy.
The PPI rose 0.2% in December, down from 0.4%...
ADP reaffirms the picture of a healthy US labour market
The most important publication in the coming weeks will be Friday's US employment report. Ahead of that, we are turning our attention to other...
Silent Control: Financial Abuse Among “Financially Independent” Women
Silent Control: Financial Abuse Among “Financially Independent” Women
Financial abuse traps women, even those financially independent. Rynhardt de Lange offers smart strategies to help women...
NZDUSD: A temporary bounce rather than a return to growth
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) cut its key interest rate by 50 basis points to 4.25%, bringing the total number of cuts...
Black Friday Deals vs. Debt: How to Stay in Control In...
Black Friday deals excite, but overspending can lead to debt. Sebastien Alexanderson urges South Africans to shop mindfully, staying disciplined and debt-free.
22 November 2024:...
The pound falls despite an acceleration in inflation
UK inflation beat expectations and accelerated markedly, but this only temporarily boosted the Pound. GBPUSD came under further selling when it broke above 1.2700.
CPI...
EU carbon penalties could spur SA’s renewables ramp up
The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which will impose penalties on exports that carry a high carbon footprint, presents both challenges and...
Crisis-Proof Your Finances with an Emergency Fund Amid Global Shifts
Global economic shifts make building an emergency fund crucial for South Africans. Expert Sebastien Alexanderson offers strategies to save, even in tough times.
12 November...
South Africa’s Township Economy: Experts and Community Leaders Identify Pathways for...
With unemployment and social issues reaching critical levels, township development organizations and community leaders call for targeted skills programs to transform South African townships.
JOHANNESBURG...
If you think grocery prices take a big bite out of...
Though cynics may question her motives, Kamala Harris’ recent call to ban price gouging on groceries has received a lot of attention – and...
African economies remain resilient in the face of global challenges
Africa’s economies have shown resilience in the face of global challenges, with projected growth rates expected to outpace the global average, reaching 3.7% in...
