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The decision to invest in solar power for your home is an exciting one. But, as with all large investments, your choices should be carefully considered to ensure you get the most benefit for your money.Helping households make informed solar decisions is a priority area for Standard Bank’s home…
Tuesday is D-Day for Independent Media in the Western Cape High Court.South Africa’s largest newspaper company, which publishes titles including the Cape Argus, Daily Voice and The Star, will hear on Tuesday whether the court will grant an interdict to prevent Standard Bank from closing its bank…
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) regulates brokers for retail online Forex trading in South Africa.The consequences of trading through an unregulated forex broker can be loss of funds in case the broker is a scam.Choosing a forex broker depends on many things such as your trading…
EVERY day we generate millions of bytes of information and this data is stored (somewhere) and is used to profile us – whether we have consented to this or not. This is a fact. Chief among the data profilers determining our lives is the financial sector.Interpreting this data and ensuring it is…
The Budget Justice Coalition (BJC) has noted with great concern the communication by National Treasury in late August to all government departments instructing them to implement austerity measures as part of its policy of fiscal consolidation. This is an unprecedented directive that undermines…
Eighty-six percent of institutional investors and wealth managers believe a bond rally is likely within the next two years.More than four-fifths of institutional investors and wealth managers anticipate major outflows from equities into fixed income.New research from Managing Partners Group’S (MGP…
The stock market trading environment abounds with cautionary tales and sage advice, among them being the reminder that “past performance is not a failproof indicator of future returns”. But while over-reliance on historical data can be a pitfall, the past can provide valuable insights into future…
Checkers is going all in to ensure South African consumers have the ultimate Rugby World Cup experience on local soil – just light the fire and Checkers will do the rest!This includes making sure that there are enough beer glasses to serve 56,000 litres of beer and enough braai roasters for 300,000…
We understand that buying property is a big step ... and having someone who'll keep things real with you is just as important as bagging the best deal.We’d like to introduce the “realest agent” to help take off those rose-tinted glasses. The realest agent would probably say things like, “Yes, the…
STANDARD Bank will go ahead with its decision to close the Independent Media’s banking facilities despite editors pleading with the institution to consider its decision that will affect more than 1 000 workers.The institution issued a notice of termination of banking services for the Sekunjalo…
AS Independent Media faces the real risk of shutting down if the Equality Court rules against it in a case brought against Standard Bank shutting down accounts, there may be a glimmer of hope as some in the ANC KwaZulu-Natal leadership are in support of the establishment of state bank as an…
IN JUNE this year, the government, and “organised” business “pellied” up to launch yet another joint initiative to fix the problems that engulf this country – largely created by the government itself.Now, I’m the first to agree that something must be done about getting South Africa back on track…
Former Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) founder and President Emeritus Prince Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi has died at the age of 95.Buthelezi's death was confirmed in a statement released by his family said: “It is with utter grief that we, the family of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi MP, announce the…
As the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) announced hefty fuel price increases, South Africans also found out that they would be cast into more hours of darkness as Eskom plunged to stage 6 of load shedding. The DMRE earlier this week announced a hefty fuel price adjustment for…
Former Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) founder and President Emeritus Prince Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi has died at the age of 95.Buthelezi's death was confirmed in a statement released by his family said: “It is with utter grief that we, the family of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi MP, announce the…
Former Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) founder and President Emeritus Prince Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi has died at the age of 95.Buthelezi's death was confirmed in a statement released by his family said: “It is with utter grief that we, the family of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi MP, announce the…
Money Smart Week SA (MSWSA) 2023 took place from August 28 to September 3, 2023. It is South Africa’s largest co-ordinated financial literacy campaign aimed at motivating and empowering South Africans to become better educated about their finances.There were various initiatives taking place during…
The wheels of justice turn slowly, but it seems our justice system is beginning to recognise the rights of people in long-term, co-dependent relationships who have not legalised their relationship through a marriage contract or drawn up a cohabitation agreement.South African law has never…
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has had its fill of employers that fail to pay over their employees’ contributions to their pension and provident funds and has taken to naming and shaming them publicly.On August 31, the authority published a list of employers that were four or more…
The JSE has a track record in promoting governance, sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosure, evidenced by initiatives such as incorporating the King Codes in its listing requirements, being a member and past chair of the World Federation of Exchanges’…