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Many people start off the year promising that they will get gym fit… And, for many, this resolution has already been forgotten along with the expensive trainers hiding at the back of the shoe cupboard. But, getting – and staying – financially fit throughout the year is a resolution we…

Retirement from a fund marks the shift from building capital to drawing an income from it. Choosing the most suitable annuity for your needs can be challenging, with a range of variables to consider before making a decision which including the following: Cash withdrawalAt retirement, you may commute up to one-third…

Metropolitan International Holdings (MIH), a Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Momentum Group subsidiary, is facing legal action in Kenya over an alleged fraudulent share transaction involving Cannon Assurance Ltd. The case was brought up by the estate of the late Inderjit Talwar and his son, Vishisht Talwar, who were former owners of the…

Jubilee Metals Group’s share price shot up 7.7% yesterday on the JSE Thursday morning after an agreement was announced to sell 10 million tons of copper waste, worth about $6.75 million (R127.05m), from the 260 million tons of material to a selected multinational company.“Under this agreement, Jubilee will gain a…

US President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs on imports to the United States from countries right across the globe drew a wave of condemnation.Here are international reactions so far:ChinaBeijing said it "firmly opposes" the new tariffs on its exports, and vowed "countermeasures to safeguard its own rights and interests".Trump unveiled…

Google Cloud launches first African cloud region in JohannesburgGoogle Cloud has announced that it has officially inaugurated its first African cloud region in Johannesburg, marking a major milestone in its $1 billion investment pledge to drive Africa’s digital transformation.Operational since January 2024, the Johannesburg cloud region provides African businesses and…

By Roy NzeroA dark shadow looms over one of the country’s most iconic listed companies, as the fourth and supposedly final deadline for the purchasing entity to raise funds in the ongoing business rescue process expired on 31 March without fulfilment. When you hear that a company as storied as…

Major uncertainty continued this past week concerning Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's Budget Speech with a focus on the Value Added Tax increase proposal. This comes after the fragility of the Government of National Unity (GNU) was laid bare for all to see on Wednesday this past week where Members of Parliament…

By Dr Ernst van Biljon President Trump's announcement of sweeping reciprocal tariffs, while framed as a move towards fair trade, throws a significant wrench into the gears of global supply chains and presents a particularly complex challenge for South Africa.The core premise—that tariffs should mirror those imposed on US goods—sounds equitable…