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Privately-run water companies come to the rescue

August 12, 2024 Ciaran Ryan 0

There are two privately managed water systems in SA that are head and shoulders above their publicly-run peers. From Moneyweb. SA’s water problem has the […]

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New ‘tokenised’ home loan borrowing scheme for pensioners

August 11, 2024 Ciaran Ryan 0

It’s called reverse mortgaging and is a way for cash-strapped retirees to supplement their monthly incomes by relinquishing some home equity. From Moneyweb. Reverse mortgages […]

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First power, now water …

August 5, 2024 Ciaran Ryan 0

Citizens and the private sector are increasingly having to make a plan. Some see this as a huge opportunity. From Moneyweb. Now that load shedding […]

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Collapsing support for democracy in SA

August 5, 2024 Ciaran Ryan 0

According to the latest Afrobarometer survey, while more than 80% believe corruption is increasing. From Moneyweb. The latest Afrobarometer survey shows support for democracy in […]

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Don’t blame us for greylisting, say estate agents

July 30, 2024 Ciaran Ryan 0

Lawyers and estate agents have been accused by the Financial Intelligence Centre of holding up SA’s removal from the grey list. Here’s how some of […]

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Making the case for simply following the trend

July 30, 2024 Ciaran Ryan 0

Sticking with your winners, even the overvalued ones, appears to be the best strategy. From Moneyweb. A survey of six major brokers reveals a stark […]

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Sibanye-Stillwater chooses not to engage with cyber attackers

July 30, 2024 Ciaran Ryan 0

Group is recovering from attack announced two weeks ago that impacted its global IT systems. Publication of its 2024 interim results has been delayed two […]

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New public procurement bill to divvy up R1trn in annual spend

July 26, 2024 Ciaran Ryan 0

Signed into law this week, it is unsurprisingly polarising – with preferences for some and not for others. From Moneyweb. President Cyril Ramaphosa this week […]

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Takis Biltong wins trademark case but sneaky snack food won’t go away

July 26, 2024 Ciaran Ryan 0

Family-owned South African business has spent millions defending its trademark against an international food giant with deep pockets – and may need to head to […]

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Transnet secures R18.5bn loan from African Development Bank

July 22, 2024 Ciaran Ryan 0

It’s a good start, but nowhere near enough. From Moneyweb. Transnet has secured an R18.5 billion ($1 billion) loan from the African Development Bank as […]

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