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...
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...
By Andre van den Berg, Director, Banking and Finance at CMS South Africa The South African financial landscape is currently experiencing a surge in digital adoption and a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit. The fintech sector has transitioned from a...
From defence to offence: Why 2026 is South Africa’s year of being back in the game If 2025 was the year South Africa had to steel itself for a tsunami of crises, 2026 could well shape up to be the year the country starts coming up for air. ...
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...
David Reynders, CTO, Merchant Capital Access 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...
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, 13% of...
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...
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...
