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Jason Quinn to take the reins from Mike Brown at Nedbank

Quinn served as Absa’s interim chief executive after Daniel Mminele’s sudden departure

Banks are under pressure from governments and entrepreneurs to play a more active role in supporting investment and industrialisation by directly lending to sectors driving growth and jobs.

SA’s biggest banks remain resilient amid Covid-19 shocks

The sector was badly hit by credit losses, but strong capital buffers have kept it from spiralling

Commenting on the calibre of a possible Nene replacement, Mike Brown said it would be important to find someone who “acts with honesty and integrity”. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Basa: Nene fears worsening ‘jittery’ markets

It was​ reported earlier on Monday that Nene had asked President Cyril Ramaphosa to relieve him of his duties

Swaziland’s judicial crisis spilled onto the streets of the Mbabane on September 21 2011 as lawyers protested against controversial Chief Justice Michael Ramodibedi

A month when black history and activism take centre stage

The story of Assata Shakur – wanted by the FBI since 1973 – shows how revolutionaries do not ‘drop from the moon’ but are shaped by society.

Nedbank mulls Ecobank governance issues before deciding on stake

The bank has nine months to decide on whether it wants to convert a $285-million loan to the Togo-based Ecobank into an equity holding.

How to buy ETFs

Your appetite for risk and your long-term investment strategy should dictate your choice of Exchange Traded Funds.

Satrix Divi Plus comes out tops

A passive fund leads the pack against actively managed unit trusts fully invested in equities.

Investing and retiring

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Wildfires sweep across southern California

From the high desert to the Pacific Ocean, out-of-control wildfires have engulfed swathes of drought-parched southern California, claiming one life, destroying several homes and…

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