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Could 2024 be the year the rand recovers some glory?

January 16, 2024 Ciaran Ryan 0

It lost 9% to the US dollar in 2023, and 17% over the past two years. Much of that was due to load shedding, which […]

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Durban container port making headway in clearing backlog of vessels

January 4, 2024 Ciaran Ryan 0

It’s down from 20 to five vessels at anchor since November. From Moneyweb. Despite extreme swells and 100km-an-hour winds at South African ports in recent […]

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2023: The year cryptos stole the limelight

January 3, 2024 Ciaran Ryan 0

Solana ends the year up 620%, four times more than bitcoin’s 152%. From Moneyweb. 2023 was the year that cryptocurrencies stole the limelight. Of the 10 […]

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Craig Warriner to spend Christmas in ‘Sun City’ prison

December 23, 2023 Ciaran Ryan 0
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It’s been a bad week for Sekunjalo in the courts

December 21, 2023 Ciaran Ryan 0

The group is the proprietor of Independent Newspapers and dozens of other companies involved in fishing, property and technology. From Moneyweb. It has not been […]

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Is it better to own bitcoin stocks than bitcoin itself?

December 19, 2023 Ciaran Ryan 0

In a bull market, yes. In a bear market, no. Bitcoin stocks are more volatile than bitcoin itself, so be prepared for a wild ride. […]

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2 200 Impala miners in illegal underground strike

December 19, 2023 Ciaran Ryan 0

The protest is at the newly acquired Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine, but it’s unclear what the strikers are demanding. From Moneyweb. In an underground protest […]

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Anglo’s share price drop is overdone

December 14, 2023 Ciaran Ryan 0

It’s down more than half since March, fuelling speculation that it is ripe for a takeover. From Moneyweb. Anglo American’s share price is down by […]

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Invictus Energy declares major gas discovery in Zimbabwe

December 12, 2023 Ciaran Ryan 0

This is a potential game-changer in the country’s quest to become energy independent. From Moneyweb. Australian Stock Exchange-listed Invictus Energy has announced a major gas […]

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NHI means 31% more tax and 69% less benefits for medical scheme members

December 11, 2023 Ciaran Ryan 0

A more flexible approach to universal healthcare could work, but not the NHI Bill in its current form. From Moneyweb. The National Health Insurance (NHI) […]

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