Tough times ahead: Some useful money-saving tips
It takes a no-brainer to realize that South African citizens have a poor savings culture. A large portion of their disposable income is consumed in…
Rand Manipulation: Some Far-Reaching Currency Impacts
Without getting into the facts of the matter, currency manipulation has far-reaching effects on the major economic participants such as consumers, businesses, and the government.…
Unpopular Opinion About Interest rates
Interest rates have went up in South Africa with the repo rate sitting at 7% and it might as well be the right time to…
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The cost of living in South Africa: how does it compare a decade ago?
The cost of living in South Africa is undoubtedly skyrocketing. Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) indicated in its 2021 statistics that annual consumer inflation increased to…
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The economy-wide effects of higher petrol prices
The Automobile Association of South Africa recently announced an increase in petroleum prices, citing the combination of a weaker rand and an increase in the…
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The economic impact of recent lootings in South Africa
The ongoing local protests and widespread looting have taken the country by storm. Although many believed the protests were about the unfair conviction of the…
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“Junk Status” Explained in Layman terms
Like credit scores, sovereign credit ratings have become a common feature in the credit market and our daily lives. A sovereign credit rating is an…
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An Overview of Basic Investment Vehicles in Layman terms
Wealth generation has become a common buzzword in the 21st century. This is partly due to the high standard of living as well as the…
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A Dialogue with Young Business Leaders – Meet Tlou, Dineo and Sithembiso
How did you generate your business concept? I was inspired by an article I read on the high unemployment rate in South Africa as well…
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How Does Government Debt Affect You in Person?
The government accumulates debt by acquiring loans either from local or international lenders. A certain fraction of government debt is Rand dominated while the other…
