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Smart investing to beat longevity risk

Article Staff Reporter - 16 Mar 2020

Investors come to a balanced fund because they want growth

Bond auction underwhelms

Article Lynley Donnelly - 8 Aug 2019

Local and global factors — including the Eskom bailout and US-China trade tensions — are weighing on the appetite for government debt

JSE cleans up after scandals

Article Tebogo Tshwane - 5 Oct 2018

New proposals will give the stock exchange greater oversight and introduce more transparency

The future of financial indicators

Article Thalia Holmes - 14 Dec 2016

Metals, oil, currency, bonds ... Which ones should we pay attention to and why?

Confident Denel may yet face debt troubles

Article Phillip De Wet - 22 Sep 2016

The arms company is certain it can refinance its debt but investors are wary after Futuregrowth's decision to end lending to state-owned enterprises.

Africa’s ticking time bomb: $35-billion worth of Eurobond debt

Analysis Staff Reporter - 23 May 2016

At least a dozen sub-Saharan Africa countries have raised debt through sovereign bonds. The chickens are now coming home to roost.

Eskom a ‘bond-buying’ opportunity

Article Andre Janse Van & Vuuren 1 - 22 Aug 2015

The utility may struggle to keep the lights on, but its debt is attractive to international investors.

Bond buyers deterred by Fed rate outlook

Article Staff Reporter - 5 Jan 2015

Foreign investors offloaded more rand-denominated debt than what they bought last year, as demand for emerging market bonds declined.

African Bank downgrade doesn’t mean a redemption for bondholders, says CFO

Article Jaco Visser - 4 Jun 2014

African Bank says holders of its debt cannot ask for an early repayment of its bonds, despite being downgraded to "junk" status last week.

Reserve Bank: SA’s markets have lost twice as much as gained

Article Thalia Holmes - 24 Apr 2014

The Reserve Bank says the outflows from bond and equity markets since January has been double the entire amount that flowed into our shore in 2013.

SA bonds subdued ahead of Budget speech

Article I Net Bridge - 24 Feb 2014

South African bonds were strengthened as the currency appreciated somewhat, but some analysts feel the bolstering is a temporary one.

Weaker rand and socio-economic uncertainty weigh on bonds

Article I Net Bridge - 13 Feb 2014

The South African bond market was weaker on Thursday morning due to a weaker rand and uncertainty about the political environment.

Eskom seeks to build on bond success

Article Paul Burkhardt - 23 Jan 2014

Eskom, which produces 95% of South Africa's electricity, will look to sell more debt as its projects to build more capacity remain on schedule.

South African bonds weaken with rand

Article Staff Reporter - 6 Jan 2014

South African bonds have been pulled down by the depreciating rand.

Rand fluctuates ahead of current-account deficit data

Article Staff Reporter - 2 Dec 2013

The rand was volatile as it anticipated Tuesday's release of data on the current-account deficit.

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Epic fail: Africa’s Fortnite battle

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Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

Special Reports

Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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special reports - 19 Oct 2020

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special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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