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By Yuri RamkissoonOn Saturday, we marked the 50th Anniversary of International Women’s Day (IWD) as declared by the United Nations in 1975, the same year it declared International Women’s Year. IWD continues to see exponential globalised growth as a prolific, mainstream movement participated in by millions worldwide. Such diverse mainstream…

By Mark AllewellYou’d be hard pressed to find a nation whose modern character is as entwined with electricity as South Africa. Since the late 2000s, loadshedding has made power generation, grid stability, and electricity costs unwelcome yet constant visitors in our homes, conversations, and daily lives. Eskom’s temperamental service has…

By Tonye BakareNigerian authorities are warily moving to regulate Africa's largest cryptocurrency market in long-delayed efforts to create legal certainty in a field still fraught with fraud and volatility.For years, regulators and government officials have viewed cryptocurrencies and other digital assets with suspicion despite their popularity in the country.Nigeria ranked…

Homechoice International increased topline revenue by 21% to R4.4 billion in the year to December 31 and pre-tax profit was 31.2% higher at R517 million, a standout performance considering the preponderance of single-digit performances of JSE’s large retailers and financial services groups recently.The digital payments and lending solutions and omni-channel…

Orion Minerals, which is progressing its transition from explorer to producer, focusing on copper and zinc assets in South Africa’s Northern Cape, for the half year ended December 31, 2024 recorded a loss of A$6.52 million (R75m), an increase of 15.4%.Orion is positioning itself to supply metals critical to the…

In the ever-evolving landscape of global economics and politics, two acronyms have been making significant waves: the G20 and BRICS+. These groups, representing major economies worldwide, are redefining international relations and economic strategies. The G20: A Forum in FluxThe G20, established in 1999, brings together 19 countries and the European Union,…

By Wangari MuchirI and Niveshen GovenderSouth Africa is on the brink of a renewable energy revolution, with wind power positioned at the heart of this transformation. As the country progresses with power sector reforms and pivotal policy shifts, wind energy is no longer seen merely as an alternative; it is…

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will buy a "brand new Tesla" to show support for his top campaign donor and advisor, Tesla CEO Elon Musk."To Republicans, Conservatives, and all great Americans, Elon Musk is 'putting it on the line' in order to help our Nation, and he is…

While managing money is crucial for achieving financial well-being, many women still face barriers that leave them feeling excluded from financial conversations. Financial planning often seems disconnected from the everyday realities women face, especially for those balancing family responsibilities, societal expectations, and systemic financial inequalities. Society must recognise the unique pressures women face. We need to connect with…

The creation of the National Financial Ombud Scheme (NFO) in South Africa was a game-changer for the financial services sector, according to the NFO.It says it brought together the Ombudsman for Banking Services (OBS), the Credit Ombud (CO), the Ombudsman for Long-Term Insurance (OLTI), and the Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance…