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The Budget Speech through a Data Lens: What it means for South Africans

The Budget Speech through a Data Lens: What it means for South Africans

Eighty20, South Africa's leading consumer analytics, strategy and research company analysed the Budget Speech using a combination of economic and secondary data sources - including MAPS, BrandMapp, Credit Bureau, the Labour Force Survey to offer a meaningful perspective on what it means for real South

Navigating opportunity and risk in south africa and africa’s capital markets

Navigating opportunity and risk in south africa and africa’s capital markets

As South Africa and the broader African continent enter a period marked by political transitions, shifting global capital flows and renewed investor interest, Tamela, a leading boutique investment, corporate finance advisory and fund management firm,

A balancing act: Navigating innovation and stability in South Africa’s fintech sector

A balancing act: Navigating innovation and stability in South Africa’s fintech sector

By Andre van den Berg, Director, Banking and Finance at CMS South AfricaThe South African financial landscape is currently experiencing a surge in digital adoption and a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit. The fintech sector has transitioned

The financial trends that mattered in 2025, and what they mean for South Africa in 2026

The financial trends that mattered in 2025, and what they mean for South Africa in 2026

From defence to offence: Why 2026 is South Africa's year of being back in the gameIf 2025 was the year South Africa had to steel itself for a tsunami of crises, 2026 could well shape

Sage report shows record SME sustainability ambition, but finance and reporting bottlenecks risk leaving millions behind

Sage report shows record SME sustainability ambition, but finance and reporting bottlenecks risk leaving millions behind

Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has launched the SME Sustainable Finance Stocktake: Turning Ambition into Action. The report reveals record levels of sustainability ambition but warns

How automated lending improves access and reduces bias

How automated lending improves access and reduces bias

David Reynders, CTO, Merchant CapitalAccess to finance remains uneven in South Africa. Smaller businesses, particularly in the informal sector, rural communities, or women-led enterprises, still encounter friction that feels structural. Much of the debate turns

Why business processes must change to protect finance teams from burnout

Why business processes must change to protect finance teams from burnout

In South Africa, burnout among professionals is a pressing reality, with the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) revealing in a recent report that 52% of employees surveyed have been diagnosed with a mental health condition,

The hidden cost of financial stress in the workplace

The hidden cost of financial stress in the workplace

Despite being employed, many South African workers continue to feel financially strained and it shows at work. Old Mutual's Savings & Investment Monitor 2023 found that 37% of South Africans consider themselves highly financially strained

Navigating the gendered complexities of South Africa’s financial landscape

Navigating the gendered complexities of South Africa’s financial landscape

In a country marked by stark economic disparities, South African women face unique challenges in achieving financial independence and security. The financial landscape, shaped by historical inequalities and ongoing societal barriers, often presents a complex maze for women to navigate. Despite

Section 42 – how to take your business global while you stay local

Section 42 – how to take your business global while you stay local

By Raindren Moodley, Executive: Advisory Services at Ariston GlobalSouth African entrepreneurs have a problem. How do they grow their businesses when the country accounts for just 0.5% of global GDP and is growing at a