Lee Naik, CEO, TransUnion Africa South Africa faces enduring economic challenges: low growth, persistently high unemployment, and rising pressure on both households and the public sector. According to the World Bank’s latest available data, GDP growth
Alfred Ruwanda, Senior Channel Operations Manager at Merchant CapitalShariah-compliant finance is still often treated as a specialist product for Muslim business owners who want funding that aligns with their faith. That view is becoming too
The Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI) and Financial Advice New Zealand (FANZ) have formed a new international partnership designed to strengthen professional standards, share expertise and create new opportunities for financial planning professionals
By: Wayne Smith, Head of Corporate Note Placements at Prescient SecuritiesPrivate placements have long played an important role in corporate funding strategies, with the market evolving significantly over the past two decades to create new
New whitepaper commissioned by Sage reveals that seven in ten finance leaders will reject AI outputs they cannot explain, highlighting the need for more transparent, accountable AI. Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll
As pressure builds on household budgets, families are forced into tougher trade-offs. Food, transport, school costs and debt repayments all compete at once, making it harder to stay focused on longer-term goals when short-term needs
Etienne Viljoen, Chief Investment Officer at Aurora Capital SAInvestors often turn to alternative investments, looking for something that the listed market cannot always provide. For instance, a different return profile, less exposure to daily market
South Africa’s May fuel adjustment has raised the cost of earning income for workers and small operators who pay petrol or diesel before receiving revenue from fares, deliveries, stock sales or freight invoices. The Department
As we enter the second quarter of 2026, the hard-won momentum of South Africa’s economic recovery is facing its ultimate stress test. A global energy shock has ignited a severe cost-of-living hike, with soaring fuel
After a measured few years, mergers and acquisitions activity has regained momentum in South Africa. The country in fact led the continent in deal value in 2025, accounting for roughly 35% of Africa’s total M&A value, while
