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Alexforbes raised its interim dividend 9% after solid performances across its corporate, investments, retail and growth market segments."We brought stability and confidence to our clients by anchoring our propositions on the delivery of best advice. Our advice allays fears, creates clarity of thought and helps clients make better decisions. It's…

Fairvest has exceeded its annual guidance, reporting 11.2% growth in its distributions per B share after strong rental income growth and lower vacancies - the distribution growth is certainly at the top end of growth among South Africa's REIT's, at this time.In financial results for the year to September 30,…

As the end credits of 2025 start rolling, let’s look at a few of the famous faces who left us and the legacies they leave.Some of the big names who disappeared from stage and screen this year include Robert Redford, Gene Hackman, Diane Keaton, Ozzy Osbourne, David Lynch, Brian Wilson,…

There’s enough evidence which suggests that 2025 has been the  "Year of AI" due to widespread adoption, the rise of AI agents, significant advances in reasoning capabilities, and major business and government focus on the technology. Key trends include AI agents performing complex tasks, advancements in reasoning and planning abilities,…

While offshore investing offers South African investors a greater investment landscape and much-needed diversification, investors need to be aware of the complexities of taking funds offshore – including the way offshore assets are treated on death. The role of probate Probate refers to the process of a court declaring a will valid,…

The North West Province's High Court has rebuffed  bank's attempt to repossess a vehicle from a client who had tragically passed away, highlighting the evolving relationship between financial institutions and ethical considerations in repayment matters.Lilian Botsane honoured her monthly instalments with FirstRand Bank to finance her Ford Figo from the…

Growing up, Cyprial dreamed of being a lawyer. Instead, he now spends his days underground, swinging a pickaxe against rock in a pitch-black illegal mine that snakes for kilometres beneath South Africa’s coal heartland.The rumbling of wheelbarrows echoed down the narrow tunnels where he and dozens of other men had been…

TikTok is moving into luxury retail, part of an effort to expand its TikTok Shop marketplace into a high-end shopping destination for purses and watches that can fetch thousands of dollars.Once considered a virtual dollar store, TikTok Shop now showcases $11,000 handbags from Hermes and Chanel, or rare, limited-drop sneakers…

South Africans showed buying confidence this Black Friday as spending surged by 64% compared to last year, defying continued financial pressures and proving that strong deals still have the power to draw consumers back into the market.Electronics emerged as the biggest winner, with sales tripling compared to last year.Physical stores…

South Africans will have to dig a little deeper in December, with petrol and diesel prices set to increase.Month-end data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows that 95 Unleaded petrol is likely to increase by 25 cents, while 93 Unleaded will go up by 20 cents. Diesel is set for…