Category: Business
Get ready for a bumpy ride ahead – VAT increase, stealth tax and rising electricity prices
South Africans are about to face several financial challenges in the coming months as taxes and tariffs increase. The biggest concern is that the proposed…
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.…
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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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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 A Reduction in the Repo Rate Affect You?
When the Repurchase rate (hereafter – repo rate) is reduced, individuals and firms who hold or seek repo-linked loans benefit the most. A reduction in…
