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Eamonn Ryan
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Cost increases sharing of cigarettes
Many people are questioning whether the ban on tobacco in South Africa is not in fact having the opposite effect of that intended
A political response to gender-based violence
The gender-based violence pandemic in South Africa is fuelled by outdated patriarchal attitudes and frequently by binge drinking
#Lift the ban
SATTA’s campaign draws attention to the massive number of livelihoods at risk if the government continues with its ban on the sale of cigarettes
While fields are full, plates are empty
A third of South Africa’s food production goes to waste, yet over 10 million people go to bed hungry each night
The global crisis is just starting to affect Africa
Countries are comparing themselves with their neighbours to see who is flattening the curve first, and there’s an obsession with statistics
Covid-19: Unpacking the SMME funding procedure and UIF relief benefit
SPONSORED A government-imposed lockdown can be seen as a force majeure in which an employer is able to implement a no-work-no-pay principle. Nonetheless, employers have been…
DBSA participates at COP2
The bank provides vital financial backing for green initiatives
You have the power
The need for better retirement outcomes is crucial to the economic growth of Africa and for society as a whole
The theme of the IRFA conference is ‘The Retirement Ecosystem: You Have The Power’
An ecosystem is a complex system of living organisms, their environment and all of their interrelationships in a particular unit of space
The crucial role played by any industry body in the retirement sector
Upskilling is essential, and local industry rates IRFA’s contribution highly
Institute of Retirement Funds Africa’s (IRFA) conference
Influences that affect the retirement fund ecosystem will be in the spotlight
Institute of Retirement Funds Africa’s (IRFA) conference
Influences that affect the retirement fund ecosystem will be in the spotlight
Cut in offshore red tape increases options
For many years we have waited for Finance Minister Trevor Manuel to announce further investment exchange control relaxation in the annual national budget, only to have our hopes…
Turning tide for the rand
Offshore financial markets look a sorry sight at the moment with stock markets across Europe down 15% on average compared to their value eight years ago. Some properties in the…
Skills exodus is becoming a problem
The Department of Home Affairs issues about 18Â 000 work permits each year, of which roughly half are for expatriates, with the other half being issued to small firms for the…