Blockchain-based stock exchange for SMEs set to break down barriers
Born in South Africa, registered in the Isle of Man, Reality Block Exchange plans to make it a cinch for entrepreneurs to access capital via […]
Controversial bill aims to clamp down on crypto for terrorism financing
Legislative update would allow for the seizing of digital assets used to fund activities labelled as ‘terrorism’ – the interpretation of terrorism has been changed […]
Zimbabweans face ‘modern Mfecane’ as legal uncertainty and hate proliferate
Reports emerge of Zimbabweans, living and paying tax in SA for more than a decade, being charged as foreigners in hospital while their asylum applications […]
Heat wave and power outages hit Joburg water supplies
Residents across large swathes of the city and further afield in Tshwane report interrupted water supplies. From Moneyweb. ‘Use water sparingly’ is the advice from […]
SA mines start to open their capex wallets
After nearly a decade of flat or even declining investment in capacity. From Moneyweb. SA’s mining sector is in rude health with commodity prices soaring, […]
Rail shambles is as big a problem to SA as load shedding
Demand for SA coal from energy-starved Europe is booming, but exporters have to transport by truck – and that’s tearing up the roads. From Moneyweb. […]
Suddenly bitcoin looks more steady than many stocks
In rand terms it made a slight gain in September, while tech stocks tumbled. From Moneyweb. Historically famed for its volatility, bitcoin (BTC) suddenly appears […]
A tale of two consultants: First Bain, now McKinsey, in state capture dock
The wheels of justice turn slowly, but have finally caught up with the global consulting groups in SA. From Moneyweb. Days after Boston-based consulting firm […]
Bain ‘regrets mistakes’ but disagrees with the consequences
Says it’s considering its options after National Treasury imposes ten-year ban. From Moneyweb. US consulting firm Bain & Co says* it “deeply regrets mistakes made” […]
Banks face avalanche of demand from customers trying to ditch Eskom and go solar
Faced with unprecedented demand for solar systems, banks are partnering with professional firms and offering a variety of financing solutions. From Moneyweb. Banks are facing […]