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Brazil holds the title of Latin America’s largest healthcare market, allocating 9.47% of its GDP—approximately $161 billion—to healthcare. Its healthcare system is defined by a dual structure comprising a vast public healthcare network (SUS) and a significant private sector. With 62% of its 7,191 hospitals privately operated, Brazil’s healthcare composition…

Metair Investments, a South African automotive components and energy storage group, saw its shares rocket 15.86% to R5.99 on the JSE by 10.35am on Tuesday, after it unveiled a long-awaited capital restructuring plan.The stock has fallen by a whopping 45.28% in the year to date.The announcement, ahead of a March…

In an exhilarating development for motorsport fans, Boundless Motorsport confirmed on Tuesday that a major undertaking to bring Formula 1 racing back to South Africa is underway, with ambitious plans for a Grand Prix set to unfold at what has been dubbed the Best City in the World: Cape Town.The…

The United States broadened its slate of tariffs Wednesday as sweeping levies on steel and aluminum imports took effect "with no exceptions or exemptions" as promised by the White House -- despite countries' efforts to avert them.President Donald Trump's 25% duties on both metals will likely add to the cost…

 Banele GinidzaThe Road Accident Fund (RAF) is facing a dire situation as the revenue derived from the fuel levy is barely able to meet the entity's mounting debts while an accounting standards dispute with the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) currently places the liabilities at over R300 billion.The AGSA's office…

If you aren’t approaching your 60s anytime soon, retirement might seem like a far-off dream. In reality, the life you see for yourself post-work hinges on the decision you make today. At the heart of this planning lies one big financial question: Should you choose a living annuity or a…

As South Africa braces for the tabled budget this Wednesday, the country's political landscape has again been set alight with speculation.An initial proposed increase in Value-Added Tax (VAT) by two percentage points has sparked outrage, with many accusing the government of further burdening the poor. However, this narrative is not…

  In South Africa, funeral cover is the most popular type of insurance, with approximately 22 million adults – 48% of the population – holding a policy. This, however, still leaves more than half of the adult population without funeral cover, which can have significant consequences for families.This gap in cover…