PIC leadership crisis deepens as Masondo steps down

[Katja Hamilton] PIC chair David Masondo resigns amid governance turmoil, following CEO suspension and board departures, as investigations continue into South Africa’s R3tn state investment manager.

Rand slides past R16.80/$ after surprise Reserve Bank rate hold

[Katja Hamilton] The rand slumped after Sarb unexpectedly held interest rates, while rising oil prices and global uncertainty heightened inflation and economic growth concerns...

Reserve Bank surprises with rate hold at 7%

[Katja Hamilton] The Reserve Bank kept rates unchanged, offering stability for borrowers despite global inflation risks, with economists suggesting future cuts remain possible later...

Reserve Bank dilemma: Will CPI surprise trigger another rate hike?

[Katja Hamilton] South Africa’s inflation surge complicates Sarb’s rate decision, while global market pressures, geopolitical risks, oil prices and currency movements shape investor sentiment...

Rising oil prices add pressure to South Africa's import bill

[Katja Hamilton] Escalating conflict between the US and Iran unsettled global markets, spiking oil prices and placing renewed pressure on South Africa's rand...

PIC suspends CEO Patrick Dlamini in face of whistleblower allegations

[Katja Hamilton] PIC suspends CEO Patrick Dlamini on a precautionary basis following whistleblower allegations, with Leon Smit stepping in as acting CEO during an independent investigation...

#YouthMonth | AI-ready teams need more than tech, says Tamela — 5 human skills leaders cannot lose

[Katja Hamilton] Tshepisho Makofane explains how organisations can build AI-ready teams by balancing technological innovation with critical thinking, emotional intelligence and human-centred leadership...

What Sarb’s first repo-rate hike in three years signals

[Katja Hamilton] Amid inflation and global uncertainty, the South African Reserve Bank raised rates to 7%, pressuring households...

Inflation edges up, but bigger price pressures still loom for South Africa

[Katja Hamilton] South Africa’s inflation rises to 3.1%, with stronger price pressures ahead from energy costs...

Hundreds killed in Lebanon, oil surges

[Katja Hamilton] Middle East escalation fuels market uncertainty; oil and dollar rise...

Reserve Bank holds repo rate as fuel price shock looms

[Katja Hamilton] Expect steady rates amidst South Africa's economic headwinds...

US-Israel attack on Iran: South Africa warned of potential business disruption

[Katja Hamilton] Oil prices spike amid escalating Iran conflict...

#Budget2026: Major tax breaks announced - what you need to know

[Katja Hamilton] How the 2026 Budget offers relief amidst rising living costs...

Ramaphosa's Sona maps out urgent steps for South Africa's job-rich growth

[Raymond Parsons] South Africa's 'window of opportunity': Sona highlights urgent economic reforms...

Crime tops #Sona2026 agenda: Sweeping measures against gangs declared

[Katja Hamilton] Ramaphosa addresses crime and illegal trade in Sona2026 to boost economic confidence...

#BizTrends2026 | 1Life's Hayley Parry: Life insurance as a generational-wealth engine

[Hayley Parry] Hayley Parry, money coach and facilitator: 1Life’s Truth About Money, highlights how life insurance can protect your legacy...

#BizTrends2026 | KPMG's Frank Blackmore: SA's fight to stay competitive in a new economic frontier

[Frank Blackmore] Frank Blackmore, lead economist: KPGM, unpacks the importance of SA balancing AI-driven opportunity against structural constraints, geopolitical volatility and execution risk...

Crystal ball 2026: Is South Africa ready for economic lift-off?

[Raymond Parsons] South Africa enters 2026 with cautious optimism, stronger fundamentals and easing constraints, but needs faster reforms and investment to unlock meaningful, job-rich growth...

Meet the podcast redefining resilience and business success in Africa

[Katja Hamilton] Greg Stewart’s No Free Lunch

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From conflict to consensus: South Africa's success at G20 Leaders' Summit

[Katja Hamilton] Global co-operation spotlighted as South Africa unites G20 nations...