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 | KOPANO GUMBI South African markets hit record highs, supported by strong commodities, reform optimism, and stable power, but economic growth remains slow, unemployment high, and investment cautious...read |
|  | DUNCAN MIRIRI Borrowing costs in South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya have risen due to policy weaknesses, inflation, and market conditions, limiting investment despite development financing support...read |
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 | JOLENE VISSER, ISSUED BY SAICA Business Interruption (BI) insurance is intended to serve a financial lifeline when operations are disrupted by an insured event... Read |
 | Postbank not yet ready for full banking licence, says President Ramaphosa... Read |
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 | NQOBILE DLUDLA FirstRand reports solid earnings, absorbs UK motor finance hit... Read |
 | TSHILIDZI MATLALA, ISSUED BY JNPR Despite years of advocacy, the majority of global capital still flows through systems that fail to serve women entrepreneurs equitably... Read |
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| Accounting & Auditing |
 | ISSUED BY TECH OASIS SYSTEMS Accountants and bookkeepers across Africa are being invited to a private virtual showcase this September, highlighting the role of African-built technology in reshaping financial practices for small and medium enterprises (SMEs)... Read |
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| Banking |
 | This year’s awards covered 31 categories, judged by a panel of 14 loyalty and CRM experts from South Africa and around the world. Read |
 | MARC JONES AND CHRIS MFULA Zambia's high court has ruled that Standard Chartered does not have to pay $500,000 compensation to a former client it sold a now-defaulted Chinese property bond to at the height of the Asian country's real-estate crisis... Read |
| Economy |
 | Strategic supplier relationships and flexible operations are key to thriving in an unpredictable global trade environment... Read |
 | Current account deficit reaches R82.8bn... Read |
 | Mortgage arrears in South Africa have risen as high inflation and interest rates strain homeowners... Read |
| Financial Services |
 | ISSUED BY KLA South Africans are changing their approach to personal finance, with 82% planning to save more money in the coming year, according to new research from consumer insights agency KLA using YouGov Profiles data... Read |
 | ISSUED BY CAPITAL LEGACY This month, Capital Legacy once again flips estate planning on its head by expanding National Wills Week (15-19 September) into the official Wills Month... Read |
| Fintech |
 | The funding round was co-led by Invenfin and Saad Investment Holdings, with participation from existing investors including Platform Investment Partners... Read |
| Insurance & Actuarial |
 | JEAN-PAUL RUDD A recent decision in a Californian court provides guidance on the interpretation of “claim” under claims-made insurance policies and highlights the limits of what may constitute a “demand”... Read |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA Discovery Ltd's profit hits R9.8bn... Read |
 | King Price is rolling out a new campaign Make insurance great again... Read |
| Markets & Investment |
 | Seeff urges the Reserve Bank to deliver another rate cut, arguing it’s essential to boost GDP growth, jobs, disposable income, and property market... Read |
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 | Yellow Card supercharges cross-border payments, joining the Fireblocks Network for payments... Read |
 | CAMILLUS EBOH Nigeria's new tax law, including a contentious 5% fuel surcharge, will not take effect until 1 January 2026, Finance Minister Wale Edun said on Tuesday, seeking to calm fears over rising living costs amid widespread economic hardship. Read |
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 | ROBIN VAN WYK On 1 August 2025, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment published two important documents for public comment... Read |
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 | DACHSER South Africa provides intelligent logistics services, offering international air and sea freight, comprehensive road freight solutions, warehousing, customs clearance, and contract logistics. |
 | Partners Against Piracy (PAP) is a pan-African coalition uniting broadcasters, creators, regulators and law enforcement to combat content theft, protect livelihoods and privacy, and grow a sustainable African creative economy. |
 | For over two decades, Ambledown has been a trusted partner in South Africa’s healthcare landscape, helping individuals and families navigate the financial challenges of medical expenses. |
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