Words on Wealth: how AI is transforming financial services

Martin Hesse|Published

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how financial services operate in South Africa, from banking to investment management. This article explores the current ...

Your investing, budgeting, and insurance questions answered

Sponsored Content|Published

PSG answers your investing, budgeting and insurance questions.

Crookes Brothers' profit slips amid lower crop prices and weather challenges

Edward West|Published

Crookes Brothers' profit plunged 52% to R29.28 million in the six months to September 2023, driven by lower commodity prices across all crops and extreme weather ...

Mantengu's share price rockets 34% after it reports sharp growth in the business

Edward West|Published

Mantengu Mining's share price jumped 34.15% despite reporting a headline loss, as the junior miner's asset value more than tripled to R482.2m during its 'massive ...

Quantum Foods reports strong recovery with resumed dividend payments

Edward West|Published

Quantum Foods has recovered strongly in its 2025 financial year, with total volumes up 8.7% and a resumed dividend of 34 cents per share. The company has strengthened ...

Why South Africans need USD diversification

Willem J. Oberholzer|Published

As Moody's and Fitch deliver sobering assessments of South Africa's economic outlook, projecting growth of just 1-1.5% annually through 2027, South Africans face ...

China says humanoid robot buzz carries bubble risk

AFP|Published

Government support and strong supply chains are helping Chinese firms push ahead in the race to develop AI-powered robots that could one day help perform everyday ...

Black Friday in South Africa: why discounted wants wreck financial plans

John Manyike|Published

As Black Friday approaches, South Africans risk undoing eleven months of careful financial planning for the sake of 'unmissable deals'. Old Mutual's John Manyike ...

Your debt could be insured, and you may not even know

Gavyn Letley|Published

Millions of South Africans have credit life insurance attached to their loans but don't realise it. This hidden financial safety net could protect you from debt ...

Exxaro acquires Gouda Wind Farm and Sishen Solar Facility in R1.8bn deal

Tawanda Karombo|Published

Exxaro has signed a R1.8 billion agreement to acquire significant renewable energy assets in the Northern and Western Cape, including the 138MW Gouda Wind Farm and ...

KAL Group reports strong recovery with 16.7% dividend increase

Edward West|Published

KAL Group, the JSE-listed specialty retailer, has achieved a remarkable turnaround in the second half of its financial year, enabling a 16.7% dividend increase despite ...

PPC reassures investors: Zimbabwe import permits won't impact cement volumes

Tawanda Karombo|Published

PPC remains unfazed by Zimbabwe's import permits, asserting that its cement volumes will remain unaffected amidst supply challenges.

Nampak shares surge nearly 4% as earnings forecast to more than double

Edward West|Published

Nampak's share price jumped 3.9% following a trading statement that forecasts headline earnings per share to more than double, demonstrating the effectiveness of ...

FSCA fines A2X Markets R700 000 for breaching listing regulations

Nicola Mawson|Published

A2X Markets has been fined R700 000 by the FSCA following a review of its listing process, which was found to breach regulatory requirements. This penalty comes ...

Cell C makes strong JSE debut as shares rise 4% on first trading day

Edward West|Published

Cell C Holdings successfully debuted on the JSE with shares trading 3.77% higher, valuing the company at approximately R9 billion. This listing represents a significant ...

Sun International criticises Treasury's new gambling tax proposal

Philippa Larkin|Published

Sun International has raised serious concerns over Treasury's proposed gambling tax, warning it could make the industry one of the highest taxed in the world and ...

Pan African's R2.8bn gold project could boost production to 100 000 ounces annually

Edward West|Published

Pan African Resources' feasibility study reveals plans for a R2.8 billion expansion of its tailings operations, potentially boosting gold production to nearly 100,000 ...

Don’t be fooled: protect your retirement savings from scammers and “finfluencers”

Niki Giles|Published

Your retirement savings are among your most valuable assets. But in today’s digital world, scammers are constantly finding new ways to deceive people, especially ...

Will Gen Z be the first generation to retire on ETFs?

Duma Mxenge|Published

Gen Z investors in South Africa are embracing ETFs at unprecedented rates, with 90% incorporating them into their portfolios. With their digital-native approach ...