The former Absa chief executive recently quit as head of the Presidential Climate Finance Task Team
Investors will watch President Cyril Ramaphosa’s political fate closely, but the best outcome for the rest of us is that the factional battle exposes the ANC’s policy ambivalence
Investors will watch President Cyril Ramaphosa’s political fate closely, but the best outcome for the rest of us is that the factional battle exposes the ANC’s policy ambivalence
This content is restricted to subscribers only.
Join the M&G Community
Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.
Subscribe
Subscription enables:
- – M&G community membership
- – independent journalism
- – access to all premium articles & features
- – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
- – invites to subscriber-only events
- – the opportunity to test new online features first
Already a subscriber?
Login here.
Eugene Khoza opens up about his journey back
to the comedy stage after losing two loved ones
Retail trade sales fell by 1.9% in the third quarter, the second consecutive quarter of decline after the 1.1% drop in the second quarter
Economist don’t expect an upgrade anytime soon, but the country is in a better position to claw back its investment grade rating
But analysts say the fossil fuel’s boom will probably be short-lived as the turn to renewable energy picks up
With fewer people visiting branches, opting to seek services online, something has to give
This content is restricted to subscribers only.
Join the M&G Community
Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.
Subscribe
Subscription enables:
- – M&G community membership
- – independent journalism
- – access to all premium articles & features
- – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
- – invites to subscriber-only events
- – the opportunity to test new online features first
Already a subscriber?
Login here.
The country needs a greener economy but energy specialists say policymakers must ensure the creation of a fairer economy in the process
This content is restricted to subscribers only.
Join the M&G Community
Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.
Subscribe
Subscription enables:
- – M&G community membership
- – independent journalism
- – access to all premium articles & features
- – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
- – invites to subscriber-only events
- – the opportunity to test new online features first
Already a subscriber?
Login here.
The route will see riders travelling from South Africa to Zimbabwe and Botswana. The four-day cycling event aims to raise environmental awareness and money for the Children in the Wilderness nonprofit.
Africa’s largest oil producer has not been able to cash in fully on the price rally because of lacklustre production and its reliance on imported fuel
This content is restricted to subscribers only.
Join the M&G Community
Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.
Subscribe
Subscription enables:
- – M&G community membership
- – independent journalism
- – access to all premium articles & features
- – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
- – invites to subscriber-only events
- – the opportunity to test new online features first
Already a subscriber?
Login here.
The country’s economy shrank by 6.4% in 2020 but real GDP increased by 4.9% in 2021
When faced with the choice between protecting the interests of people and making a profit, even the most benign corporations will choose the latter.
So far, one of South Africa’s ‘big four’ banks faces a serious allegation levelled in the Zondo report — and more revelations may follow
This content is restricted to subscribers only.
Join the M&G Community
Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.
Subscribe
Subscription enables:
- – M&G community membership
- – independent journalism
- – access to all premium articles & features
- – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
- – invites to subscriber-only events
- – the opportunity to test new online features first
Already a subscriber?
Login here.
The bank took a knock after being labelled a loan shark by the short seller, but this has not stymied its growth
This content is restricted to subscribers only.
Join the M&G Community
Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.
Subscribe
Subscription enables:
- – M&G community membership
- – independent journalism
- – access to all premium articles & features
- – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
- – invites to subscriber-only events
- – the opportunity to test new online features first
Already a subscriber?
Login here.
Statistics South Africa has overhauled its GDP data, which now show that the economy was 11% larger in 2020 than previously estimated
While Standard Bank and FNB ward off fintech disruptors, their digital-only competitors battle on the fringes
Basani Maluleke will join the innovation team to find ‘the next big thing for Capitec’
An already low sentiment will be set back by the Covid-19 pandemic, thin reforms and this week’s violence
This content is restricted to subscribers only.
Join the M&G Community
Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.
Subscribe
Subscription enables:
- – M&G community membership
- – independent journalism
- – access to all premium articles & features
- – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
- – invites to subscriber-only events
- – the opportunity to test new online features first
Already a subscriber?
Login here.
A Just Share report on the AGMs of seven of SA’s biggest financiers found their climate commitments show promise, but timelines remain sketchy
The economy is still 2.7% smaller than it was in the first quarter of 2020
Reserve Bank launches feasibility study into a possible retail central bank digital currency, which is expected to be concluded in 2022.
Climate considerations are pressing Standard Bank shareholders to push for the recusal of those with fossil fuel ties.
This content is restricted to subscribers only.
Join the M&G Community
Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.
Subscribe
Subscription enables:
- – M&G community membership
- – independent journalism
- – access to all premium articles & features
- – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
- – invites to subscriber-only events
- – the opportunity to test new online features first
Already a subscriber?
Login here.
The bank has received praise for setting a more ambitious climate policy than other major local banks, targeting zero fossil fuel exposure by 2045
Technology used in cryptocurrency will overhaul the banking sector and cater for the unbanked
But higher petrol and electricity prices are expected to drive up price inflation throughout the economy
The sector was badly hit by credit losses, but strong capital buffers have kept it from spiralling
But the country’s GDP growth in the fourth quarter of last year shows positive signs of recovery, at 6.3%
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has the difficult task of kick-starting a stalled economy while also cutting on spending
The pandemic has forced some companies to cancel or pause capital expenditure, jeopardising long-term economic growth
This content is restricted to subscribers only.
Join the M&G Community
Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.
Subscribe
Subscription enables:
- – M&G community membership
- – independent journalism
- – access to all premium articles & features
- – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
- – invites to subscriber-only events
- – the opportunity to test new online features first
Already a subscriber?
Login here.
Can the stokvel, the home-grown savings institution tried and tested over the ages, go digital? At least two startup fintech companies reckon so, arguing that bringing zeros and ones to the traditional way of doing things offers a stockpile of advantages. An amount of R44-billion is collectively saved in 820 000 stokvels in the country annually, […]
Artists everywhere are self-publishing and performing through social media to get their voices heard.