Finance Wallpost Southern Africa

Katja Hamilton
SOUTH AFRICA
Nthabeleng Likotsi champions the first majority Black women-owned mutual bank

Source: Nthabeleng Likotsi, the founder and managing director of YWBN Mutual Bank.
Source: Nthabeleng Likotsi, the founder and managing director of YWBN Mutual Bank.
[Katja Hamilton] YWBN Mutual Bank is now officially registered, aiming for a 2025 launch...

Posted 10 days ago | Like
Katja Hamilton
SOUTH AFRICA
African Bank: Championing youth-led small-business solutions at GEC+ Africa

Source: Supplied. Minister of Small Business Development of South Africa, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams.
Source: Supplied. Minister of Small Business Development of South Africa, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams.
[Katja Hamilton] Minister of Small Business Development of South Africa, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams unpacks interesting new funding models being developed for entrepreneurs at GEC+ Africa...

Posted 13 days ago | Like
Katja Hamilton
SOUTH AFRICA
Dlamini-Zuma sets stage for launch of new bank in South Africa

Source: Twitter/@DlaminiZuma DWYPD's minister, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, attending the South Africa-Ghana Business Forum at Gallagher Convention Centre Midrand.
Source: Twitter/@DlaminiZuma DWYPD's minister, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, attending the South Africa-Ghana Business Forum at Gallagher Convention Centre Midrand.
[Katja Hamilton] The country is preparing itself for a new bank, SAIFSC, initiated by the DWYPD, which aims to serve marginalised groups...

Posted 15 days ago | Like
Katja Hamilton
SOUTH AFRICA
Two-pot retirement reform hits teething problems...again

Source: Supplied. 123RF
Source: Supplied. 123RF
[Katja Hamilton] The two-pot retirement system looks set to kick off in September pending the approval of the 2024 Draft Revenue Laws Second Amendment Bill...

Posted 16 days ago | Like
Katja Hamilton
SOUTH AFRICA
JSE Connect: JSE CEO highlights innovation and market resilience

Source: JSE. Leila Fourie, JSE chief executive officer.
Source: JSE. Leila Fourie, JSE chief executive officer.
[Katja Hamilton] JSE CEO Leila Fourie advocates for transparency, collaboration, and investment promotion at JSE Connect Conference...

Posted 30 days ago | Like
Raymond Parsons
SOUTH AFRICA
#BudgetSpeech2024: Tackling South Africa's economic challenges head-on

Source: Supplied. Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana
Source: Supplied. Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana
[Raymond Parsons] Finance Minister Godongwana's Budget Speech addresses South Africa's economic challenges, focusing on fiscal consolidation, debt management, and stimulating growth...

Posted 1 month ago | Like
Katja Hamilton
SOUTH AFRICA
NHI monthly cost: Are you prepared to foot the bill?

Source:
Source: Pexels
[Katja Hamilton] South Africans face potential R1,500/month payroll tax for NHI funding. Alternatives include VAT, income tax hikes. Financial strain persists...

Posted 1 month ago | Like
Katja Hamilton
SOUTH AFRICA
#Sona2024: Ramaphosa's last address - Legacy, challenges, and climate action

Source: Reuters/2023. President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Source: Reuters/2023. President Cyril Ramaphosa.
[Katja Hamilton] President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his final 2024 State of the Nation Address, reflecting on past achievements and addressing ongoing challenges, including climate change and economic reforms...

Posted 1 month ago | Like
Katja Hamilton
SOUTH AFRICA
Smart IDs: From government grants to payment cards? The deal that's raising eyebrows

Source: Postbank/Facebook.
Source: Postbank/Facebook.
[Katja Hamilton] Postbank collaborates with Tembo Investment Group to streamline Sassa R350 SRD grant collection...

Posted 1 month ago | Like
Jeff Ryan
SOUTH AFRICA
#BizTrends2024: 5 trends redefining business integration

Source: Supplied. Jeff Ryan, managing director for AWCape.
Source: Supplied. Jeff Ryan, managing director for AWCape.
[Jeff Ryan] Future trends in ERP revolution: Integration enhancements shaping business eficiency - insights by Jeff Ryan, managing director at AWCape, Sage Platinum business partner...

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Katja Hamilton
SOUTH AFRICA
Reserve Bank's deputy governor departure sparks questions

Source: Reuters.
Source: Reuters.
[Katja Hamilton] Amidst facing an MPC void after deputy governor Kuben Naidoo's exit, the Sarb has chosen to keep its repo rate steady at 8.25%...

Posted 2 months ago | Like
Harry Scherzer
SOUTH AFRICA
Sars will tax you on overseas investments, but you can mitigate its impact

Source:
Source: Pixabay
[Harry Scherzer] South African investors benefit from diversifying offshore due to a weak rand and underperforming local markets. However, banks' fees and lack of transparency pose challenges...

Posted 2 months ago | Like
Katja Hamilton
SOUTH AFRICA
#WEF24: Startups to test their AI models on European Commission supercomputers

Source:
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[Katja Hamilton] Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission president, cautions about AI risks at WEF, while emphasising Europe's ambition for AI leadership...

Posted 2 months ago | Like
Keletso Mpisane
SOUTH AFRICA
#BizTrends2024: What tech trends will transform insurance?

Source: Supplied. Keletso Mpisane, head of MiWay Blink.
Source: Supplied. Keletso Mpisane, head of MiWay Blink.
[Keletso Mpisane] Technology has revolutionised insurance, making it faster and more personalised...

Posted 2 months ago | Like
Katja Hamilton
SOUTH AFRICA
#WEF24: Global leaders unite to drive initiatives for climate action and clean energy

Source:
Source: Pexels
[Katja Hamilton] The World Economic Forum's Davos meeting addressed global challenges, emphasized inclusivity, and saw key initiatives, including climate action, clean energy, AI governance, and gender parity commitments. Collaboration and progress were highlighted...

Posted 2 months ago | Like
Katja Hamilton
SOUTH AFRICA
The South African Reserve Bank's Kuben Naidoo has stepped down

Source: Reuters.
Source: Reuters.
[Katja Hamilton] The central bank's deputy governor Kuben Naidoo resigns, impacting monetary policy dynamics...

Posted 2 months ago | Like
Katja Hamilton
SOUTH AFRICA
Investec stands alone as sole South African bank facing charges in rand manipulation case

Source: Investec
Source: Investec
[Katja Hamilton] In the face of the ongoing South African rand manipulation case, Investec remains steadfast in defending itself against the allegations that its currency traders were involved in a co-ordinated scheme to manipulate the dollar-rand pairing over a decade ago...

Posted 2 months ago | Like
Kagiso Tloubatla
SOUTH AFRICA
#BizTrends2024: Diversify, grow, impact - the fractional ownership investment trend

Source: Supplied. Kagiso Tloubatla, the co-founder of SV Capital.
Source: Supplied. Kagiso Tloubatla, the co-founder of SV Capital.
[Kagiso Tloubatla] How delivery bikes and cattle are revolutionising investment in South Africa...

Posted 2 months ago | Like
Katja Hamilton
SOUTH AFRICA
Landmark ruling: Dismissal of key banks in rand manipulation case

Source: 123RF.
Source: 123RF.
[Katja Hamilton] Decisive shift: Key banks cleared as Competition Appeals Court dismisses rand manipulation case...

Posted 2 months ago | Like
Raymond Parsons
SOUTH AFRICA
SA's economic outlook in 2024: Global trends and challenges

Source: 123RF.
Source: 123RF.
[Raymond Parsons] Despite challenges to SA's economy, potential exists for lower inflation, interest rates, and improved energy security, with a projected 1% GDP growth in 2024...

Posted 2 months ago | Like
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