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Can This Technology Improve Local Mining Productivity?

Digitalising mining is not the easiest of tasks, but there is a company that is trying to change that.

Know What You Are Paying For

When choosing investment products, it is important to keep in mind that in most cases there are costs attached to every individual layer of the overall product.

Dealing With Delistings

An increasing number of small-and mid-cap stocks are announcing their intentions to delist. What does this mean for investors holding these shares?

Online Insurance Company Connects With Younger Generation

Digital start-up Indie, a division of Sanlam Life Insurance, is making insurance more accessible to the masses.

To Business Hell And Back

Not long ago, Toronto-listed firm Platinum Group Metal's share price was almost worthless. However, its Waterberg project is turning the tide for the company.

Petra Diamonds Looking To Live Within Its Means

The diamond miner has had a difficult two years, but analysts agree that Petra remains one of the best-placed companies to capitalise on a rising diamond price environment.

Accelerating Growthpoint's Global Growth

Under Group CEO Norbert Sasse’s leadership, Growthpoint Properties’ portfolio has grown from R120m to R127.7bn. Now Sasse will focus on accelerating the REIT’s offshore strategy.

Preparing For 2019's Expected Volatility

Although investors shouldn’t expect high returns in 2019, there is no need for utter doom and gloom. There are pockets of value to be found as we brace for a bumpy ride.

Fly On The Wall At The Meeting Of The Empyre Of Evill (sic)

Beware financial fraud, we always hear. Yet, people still get conned. This cautionary tale goes ‘behind-the-scenes’ to take a closer look at the methods fraudsters use to fool so many, and the new ways in which these villains plan to scam you.

Viewing The Hidden Dimensions

Investment scams have been on the rise in South Africa, often catching unsuspecting investors off-guard. But there are easily identifiable warning signs that will clearly expose ill-intentioned schemes.

Why You Always Need To Stick To Your Strategy

Investors are humans, too – which means emotions can influence one’s trade decisions. Maintaining discipline is key in helping you to avoid making those emotionally driven mistakes.

Saying No To A Free Lunch

As technology advances, so does the sophistication and prevalence of financial scams, with many unsuspecting investors becoming victims. Why are so many still falling prey and how do we protect ourselves?

The Search For True Value

Using Benjamin Graham’s original concept of value investing, Simon Brown searches for value stocks on the JSE. Turns out they are hard to come by on our local bourse.

Avoid Getting Caught Up In Investment

A more sceptical approach to investing needs to be adopted to avoid or reduce the loss of capital for investors.

Eradicating The Scourge Of Corruption

In South Africa, corruption poses a massive challenge. How can we tackle this problem?

BHP's Tale Of Two Listings

Detractors claim that BHP Billiton would be better off if it were to do away with its Australian listing. 

Wait And See

Reports in British newspapers last month that Aspen in 2014 had threatened to stop supplying Spain with certain generic cancer drugs unless prices increased by 4 000% sent the share price plummeting in mid-April.

Infrastructure Drive Or Dive?

Government has been on a massive albeit struggling infrastructure drive for years, and the recent downgrades by rating agencies will only make the situation worse as parastatals are also affected one by one.

Red Dragon On The Road To Recovery

LAST YEAR IT SEEMED AS IF CHINA WAS HEADING FOR ECONOMIC TROUBLE WITH SLOWING GDP GROWTH AND THE GOVERNMENT HAVING TO USE A BIG CHUNK OF ITS FOREIGN CURRENCY RESERVES TO STABILISE THE YUAN. HOWEVER, A YEAR ON, THE PICTURE LOOKS QUITE DIFFERENT.

Driving Radical Economic Transformation

Over the past five years, the Black Business Council has successfully lobbied for significant changes to empowerment legislation and regulations as part of its agenda to transform the economy.

Building A New SA Mining Giant

Masimong Group has an appetite for expansion, recently having struck deals with Anglo American. But it won’t stop there.

King Of The Caribbean

The story of Robertson and Caine’s journey to success proves once again that a good reputation and strong networks are crucial when you start a new company.

Joburg's Air Passenger Growth Marks Return Of Emirates' A380

Emirates’ deployment of the A380 underscores confidence in the SA market.

A Bruised Industry

South Africa’s wine industry is facing a number of challenges, which has seen the number of wine producers shrinking. But these conditions won’t persist indefinitely.

Fraud, Lies And Videotape

While the SABC has been in a shambles for years, it has suffered particularly under the leadership of former chief operating officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng. A parliamentary committee report reveals details regarding irregular procurement practices, unfair dismissals and a broadcaster in dire financial straits.

SA Tail Is Wagging The SADC Dog

South Africa has persuaded the other members of the Southern African Development Community to align its protocol on investment with SA law, which gives foreign investors far less protection.

The Antidote To Digital Fatigue

A skills programme aimed at improving visual intelligence in sports is now helping business people think better on their feet.

Is A Dividend In The Offing For South32 Shareholders?

South32 is currently carrying out a share buy-back programme. In addition, it appears to be protected against proposed government legislation, which aims to increase BEE ownership from 25% to 30%.

The Fear Of Missing Out

When investing, it is important to keep a long-term view and keep in mind what drew you to an exchange traded fund or a stock in the first place. Don’t let yourself become distracted and don’t get caught up in an endless hunt for the next big thing.

Shares And Interest Rates Go Hand In Hand

Don’t bank on this, but historical data shows that declining interest rate phases are particularly favourable environments for equity investments.