SIMON BROWN: How to cash in on bonds

As part of a diversified portfolio, you should hold at least some lower-risk bond and cash-equivalent investments. They’re particularly useful in a high ...

Growthpoint Healthcare Reit still eyes the JSE

The pandemic may have stalled Growthpoint Healthcare Reit’s plans to achieve an asset value of R10bn, but a listing is on track

YOUR MONEY: The two-pot system in a nutshell

In a previous issue, we discussed maximising pension benefits. This week we explain how the new two-pot system will affect you

Pick of the Month: Nu-World may be an exception to the rule

The group offers intriguing options on a number of fronts, not least a handy rand hedge thanks to its offshore operations

ANTHONY CLARK: Tread lightly in the small-cap sector for now

In this election season, the risk of being invested in domestic-focused South African stocks is heightened

SA at 30: The truth interrupted

Almost three decades since the TRC was established, the victims of apartheid atrocities are still waiting for justice

Trailblazing solar PV installation to power 40% of Tronox’s SA mining operations

SPONSORED | Nedbank CIB leverages ecosystem expertise to play a vital role in financing the North West project

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THE FINANCE GHOST: Check your Ark for leaks

Let unit economics be your watchword when contemplating growth stocks

MARC HASENFUSS: Gloves off in heated Remgro debate

Chatter about the group suggests that many readers are wondering about the wisdom of buying shares in it for the long term

Luxury and the pretenders

Within the luxury sector, there are degrees of desirability — Ferrari, for example, will always make Aston Martin look like a carthorse

Patience will be needed for those buying new-look Transaction Capital

Separate listing of WeBuyCars means a cash boost, but there are still complications around SA Taxi

South Africa at 30: A tale of two countries

South Africa’s democratic history can be seen in two halves: 15 years of development, where life got demonstrably better for the majority of the population; 15 ...

SA at 30: an exercise in wasted potential

South Africa’s economic progress can be divided into two halves — before and after the global financial crisis. The rapid progress in the first half was wiped ...

EOH 3.0: Will the next five years be better?

Stephen van Coller has left the technology group after a ‘very challenging’ 5½ years

Should you buy shares in WeBuyCars?

WBC, which listed this month, is being hailed by some as the Capitec of the pre-loved car market

These Maties are ready to join the space race

The Stellenbosch University spinout CubeSpace aims to transform the global satellite industry

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Where the rich are placing their housing bets

Joan Muller

The super-wealthy are discovering a new crop of property hotspots in city, sun and ski belts across the globe, with Cape Town jostling for position

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NATASHA MARRIAN: Zuma’s version of King Lear

NATASHA MARRIAN

The former president has never been a calm hand at the helm; now his destructive instincts are taking their toll on his new party

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Ship comes in for SA job seekers

Adele Shevel

Cruise liners bring in tourists and leave a bonanza behind

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Has BHP just lit the fuse on market M&A?

DAVID MCKAY

What will BHP do next, and could interlopers enter the bidding?

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NATASHA MARRIAN: Zuma’s version of King Lear

The former president has never been a calm hand at the helm; now his destructive instincts are taking their toll on his new party

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FINANCE GHOST: Listen to the market

On both long and short positions, look at where the multiple has historically traded and why

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EDITORIAL: Prodding the beast into action

If unsolicited bids are fended off, they can bring out the best in the target company

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