(Partner Content) Following the sharp sell-off across global financial markets induced by the Coronavirus crisis, South African investors are understandably worried about the values of their portfolios. Yet despite the ongoing market volatility and uncertainty about future economic growth, at Prudential we believe now is a very good time to invest in well-diversified balanced funds, especially for longer-term investors looking for solid inflation-beating returns over time.
Group representing 2 300 stores says its members do not qualify for SMME relief, but cannot pay full rentals when consumers aren’t spending.
Consumers of the 21st century are more informed and educated than ever before making the profile of the average Joe a bit of a conundrum.
Many people put off thinking about money, but now is the time to commit to putting your personal finance in order so that you may not only see this crisis through but that you may also be financially well off even after.
Major South African and international banks are implicated in the probe, which dates back to price manipulation in 2007.
As of Monday 1 June, Labour Centres have opened to assist with queries regarding standard UIF benefits, as well as the COVID-19 TERS benefit.
Marketing communications has had to adapt to an ever-changing world since the information boom initiated in the 1960s.
There are some weeks in history which represent true turning points.
Stick it on the bill. Here’s why banks have decided to bring back Saswitch charges, and ultimately, make us pay more for certain ATM transactions.
Institute of Professional Accountants says ethics is about a sense of morality rather than merely complying with the letter of the law.
Bank says all customer activity dropped significantly in lockdown, but the final impact is still unclear.
International equity firm puts R100-million into Cape Town-based ‘exclusive private online shopping club’.
Air transportation bodies estimate that 2020 activity is 56% down on 2019, placing more than 200 000 jobs at risk.
Certain buying habits of African consumers, particularly on health and hygiene products, are likely to change permanently.
The sportswear giant is doing its part to contribute to frontline workers efforts to keep South African’s safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As the petrol price is set to rise next month, the amount of tax you pay on fuel also goes up. Here’s how much the government gets when you fill your tank.
Reducing salaries and benefits across the board in order to save everyone’s jobs makes more long-term sense than rushing to cut jobs.
SA’s biggest restaurant franchisor delivers a profitable 2019-20. But future uncertainty means no dividend for shareholders.
Considering the impending changes and need for people to explore possibilities to secure a contributive future here is a view on opportunities that may arise as the structure, context and operation of business changes.
The reality is that a huge portion of the job losses are going to be permanent post-lockdown.
Trying to ascertain the effects of this current recession is like peering through a thick fog…
The tax deferral programme will assist businesses and individuals who can prove that they have become financially distressed due to COVID-19.
A number of experts fear that SARS will try to compensate for a huge loss in tax revenue this year by targeting South African citizens.
International robotics industry disagrees with MIT study showing each manufacturing robot replaces an average of 3.3 US workers.
Agency says the impact of the pandemic will weigh heavily on our already fragile economy, with a small recovery in 2021.