The recent announcement of a 50-basis point rise in interest rates by the South African Reserve Bank can have significant negative consequences for low- and middle-income households in South Africa. The decision by the Reserve Bank to hike interest rates Read the full story
Stokvel concepts with appropriate investment models may hold the key to alleviating poverty and extending equal access to economic ownership and capital accumulation in South Africa. Most people have been using stokvels for informal savings over the years, frequently depleting Read the full story
The South African Reserve Bank’s announcement that the repo rate would rise by 25 basis points is not the best news for consumers. But Nedbank’s Head of Retail Investments, Sisandile Cikido, says a change like this is an opportunity for Read the full story
The BANKSETA plays a major role in bridging the skills gap in the banking sector. The Banking Sector Education and Training Authority (BANKSETA) is the driving force behind developing skills in the banking and alternative banking industry. Established through legislation, Read the full story
Where did you grow up and what was your childhood like? I was born in Springs in the Eastrand and I grew up in the township of Kwa-Thema, Springs. My childhood was okay. I had a good family support system. Read the full story
The Association for the Advancement of Black Accountants of Southern Africa (ABASA) calls for inclusive social accountability and ethical leadership amid South Africa’s greylisting debate and ahead of its national convention. The auditing sector has been a subject of widespread Read the full story
Sovereign Africa Ratings (SAR) has rated South Africa at BBB long term and B+ short term with astable outlook (Average Investment Grade). The Outlook is regarded as stable for both the short andmedium term. The BBB rating represents South Africa’s Read the full story
In a significant milestone for African pension capital being deployed for domestic infrastructure and industrial development, the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), Africa’s largest asset manager, with over US$150 billion in assets under management, plans an inaugural investment in the Africa Read the full story
I thought because it’s #WomensMonth, I should start by warning young ladies against the temptation of finding themselves accumulating unnecessary debt during their student years. I’m not sure how things work these days but during my time, it was very Read the full story
The Association for the Advancement of Black Accountants of Southern Africa (ABASA) in collaboration with the University of Fort (UFH) Accounting Department will host the annual Professor Wiseman Nkuhlu Lecture. In its fifth year running, the lecture is in honour Read the full story