Category: Business

From meal delivery services to do-your-own hair kits, South Africans, many of whom found themselves without an income during lockdown, had to innovate in order to survive. As a result, there has been a surge in home grown businesses. Global Entrepreneurship Week, which runs from 16 to 22 November, aims to empower, celebrate, and support […]

Along with many others, we often emphasise the importance of not giving in to your emotions and avoiding making rash, short-term decisions. Yet despite this, plenty of investors still fall prey to their emotions. So, what is the secret that sets successful investors apart from the rest? Investors are often told to take a long-term […]

For a prospective landlord who is new to the business, renting out one’s house can be very tasking especially when it comes to the kind of tenants you want and setting out house rules. Every business aim is to make a profit and renting out your house as well is a move for you to […]

With the presence of the likes of Opay, Paga, First Monie among others, there has been a rise in the rate of agent network in the money market in the past few years In case you do not know, Agent Network is mostly retailers who have move banking activities closer to people. It is also […]

The South Africa Reserve Bank (SARB) is expected to hold the repo rate this week, despite nearly half of economists on Finder’s repo rate panel calling for a rate cut.  12 of 14 economists (86%) on Finder’s panel say the SARB’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will hold the rate, with just two (14%) expecting a […]

Building a business in Africa is now as much about embracing digital innovations as it is about understanding the nuances of each country and what it takes to succeed there. If businesses are to successfully expand into Africa, they must be willing to spend time researching the dynamic nature of each country it is targeting. […]

Eight key investment nuances first-time investors should know Investment jargon – used by ‘those in the know’ ad nauseum – can be very intimidating, and sometimes even a barrier to entry for first-time investors. Understanding what your financial advisers are talking about, and getting to know their world a little, will help new investors get started with […]

As US election results slowly fed through last week, a relief rally in emerging market (EM) assets was underway. But how long will it last, given that Biden’s victory was anticipated? Especially as the markets’ anticipation of a “blue wave”, with the Democrats taking control of the Senate, has so far not come to pass. […]