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Should You Be Shopping For Retail Shares?

With consumers remaining under sustained pressure, retailers continue to struggle – in most cases relying on festive periods to boost numbers. Are there any investment opportunities in this sector at the moment? Analysts explain why investors should continue to approach with caution.

A Tax-Savvy Way To Use Your Portfolio In Retirement

If you are looking to generate investment income in retirement, high-yielding dividends are an obvious choice. But it may not always be the best one.

Marketing That Touches People's Lives

Joe Public United has firmly established itself as one of South Africa’s leading advertising and marketing agencies, thanks to its focus on the growth of its people, its clients and the country.

Rebel With A Cause

Anyone who questions the implementation of a minimum wage in South Africa will be met with fierce opposition. But the merits (and demerits) of such legislation require broader debate. Even if this is an unpopular notion.

Getting Rid Of The Rot In Transnet

The tentacles of state capture spread far and wide within the state-owned transport and logistics company, Transnet. But new management is resolute about cleaning house.

Digitising Small-Scale Farming

Khula is digitising small-scale farming by allowing emerging farmers to connect to the formal market with the tap of a screen.

Unmistakably Maserati

Distinctively Italian down to its boot straps, the Levante – Maserati’s large, luxury SUV – is surprisingly practical and supremely comfortable.

A Machine Meant To Be Driven

Like all highly-strung thoroughbreds, the Maserati Ghibli GranSport can be demure one moment and excitable the next.

How To React To A Bear

Experiencing your first bear market? Panicking? That won’t help you much. Investment expert Simon Brown has experienced falling markets before and provides tips to guide you through a bear.

An Economy Holds Its Breath

As the nation prepares to go to the polls, an ANC victory is expected. But what will the post-election environment look like, for investors in particular?

4½ Threats To South Africa's Economy

Now that we are finally past the 8 May election, all eyes are firmly on the path forward. But a number of local and global threats could hinder our economic recovery.

Driving Further … And Faster In The BMW I3s

New-generation battery brings increased range and power to this electric vehicle.

It Pays To Find Solutions 

An economy in tatters. But executive vice president of Sage Africa and the Middle East says his company has been enjoying healthy growth locally as they help companies reach better efficiencies.

Can We Ever Get You To Change Your Mind?

Despite all the warnings against using past performance as a measure when selecting a manager or fund, investors still do it. Perhaps a different tack is needed to help change this habit.

Is Investment Management Mired In Myth?

This edition of Collective Insight seeks to address and debunk many of the myths that investors tend to cling to.

US Investors Call For Policy Certainty

US investors seem less concerned about land reform and more concerned about policy direction, and how South Africa plans to weather the expected imminent correction in the global economy.

The Myth Of The Rational Investor

There are many biases that affect investment both from a fund manager and investor perspective. So, what does that mean when it comes to formulating investment strategies?

When Even The Market Darlings Continue To Disappoint

While preference shares do not come without risk, they do offer potential in a lacklustre investment environment.

When Laughter May Be The Wrong Medicine

Recent news reports have been full of leading government officials’ crazy antics. But it’s not funny anymore. 

Nationalisation And The New Eskom Boss

Considering how badly South Africa’s parastatals are run, creating more of them is not a good idea.

Simon's Stock Tips

Founder and director of investment website JustOneLap.com Simon Brown is finweek’s resident expert on the stock markets. In this column, he provides insight into the week’s main market news. 

The Ins And Outs Of Operational Leverage

When a company’s profits increase at a faster rate than its revenue, it has leverage. But how does this occur?

The Fibre Land Grab

 The race to supply customers with fibre optic cables is becoming ever more aggressive, with companies making major plays to become the top service provider.

The Compelling Story Of Investing Offshore

Investing your money beyond your home country’s borders offers portfolio diversification and – if executed correctly – potentially higher returns than a portfolio with little offshore exposure. But investing offshore should never simply be done for the sake of it, as the potential opportunities also come with risks.

E-Toll Debt Suspension Decision Isn't Clear-Cut

E-tolls have created a bitter battle in Gauteng. And Sanral’s unexpected decision to suspend all e-toll debt raises a number of questions, not least of which is whether it is a political ploy by the ANC to keep hold of a key province in the upcoming election.

Making SA Mining Attractive Again

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s attendance at the Mining Indaba is in step with his intention to attract new investment into South Africa. But it’s crucial he hits the right notes about the kind of mining regime SA wants to offer.

Cashing In On ‘Forgotten' Food Ingredients

West Coast fine dining restaurant Wolfgat is a culinary hit. Its secret is quite simple: commitment to its niche.

How To Be A Tax-Savvy Saver

With a myriad of tax-free savings vehicles available to investors, choosing the right one can become complex. Understanding the basic principles of these investment products, as well as your personal investment goals, will help you make the right choice.

Tax: Crunching The Numbers

Before the tax year comes to an end, there are a few things you can do to make the most of your tax benefits. But remember: investment decisions should never be done purely to receive these benefits.

Carbon's Taxing Affair

Government’s proposed carbon tax seems to be ill-conceived. Combating climate change certainly needs to be on South Africa’s agenda, but more thought and time is required to create and implement effective policies.