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Retirement Planning: Because "I'll Figure It Out Later" Is Not a Plan
Your Future Self Called - And Has Some Opinions Remember when you thought 65 was ancient? Spoiler alert: Future You is going to want to...
Marinus Lourens
Oct 93 min read


Overcoming the cycle of “shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves”
The process of passing wealth and leadership across generations is a cornerstone of family businesses and dynasties. Legacy wealth...
Roelf Botha
Sep 23, 20244 min read


Manufacturing sales hit new record in November
Stage 6 load-shedding, decaying roads, higher interest rates & inflation and a generally incompetent public sector, especially at...
Dr. Roelof Botha
Jan 19, 20232 min read


Solar power should be the ANC's top priority
A closer look at the key priorities identified by the ANC at its 55th National Conference reveals an interesting ranking order; with one...
Dr. Roelof Botha
Jan 10, 20233 min read


OIG Monthly Market Review
The month of September lived up to its historical standing of being the worst month of the year, as it was marked with aggressive...
Gordon Loubser-Hattingh
Nov 3, 20225 min read


Balance of payments in good shape
Ever since the recovery from the worst of the Covid-pandemic began in 2020, South Africa’s international trade has blossomed, with the...
Dr. Roelof Botha
Jul 5, 20223 min read


All-time record for manufacturing sales
In March, South Africa’s manufacturing sector recorded its highest ever level of sales (at current prices). At R249-billion, the March...
Dr. Roelof Botha
May 18, 20222 min read


Exports surge to new record in March
South Africa’s export trade continues to set new records, a trend that commenced during the second year of the Covid pandemic. At just...
Dr. Roelof Botha
May 3, 20223 min read


Retail still on the road to recovery
Retail trade sales have started the year on a positive note, with nominal growth of more than 7% recorded for January and February...
Dr. Roelof Botha
Apr 14, 20222 min read
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