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South Africa sidesteps ratings downgrade... For now
South Africa sidesteps ratings downgrade... For now
[Nicci Botha] South Africa dodged the bullet this time, but S&P warns that it will keep an eye on things... read


Finance
Donna Rachelson
South Africa would get a massive economic boost by fast-tracking gender parity

Donna Rachelson

Societal and work parity between men and women in South Africa will realise substantial economic benefits, but deep-rooted negative attitudes must first be addressed... read
Give transformation a sporting chance
Give transformation a sporting chance

Ryan Ravens, CEO: Accelerate Cape Town

Transformation in sports needs to work from the ground up with serious investment in grassroots infrastructure... read
Bobby Madhav
Is it the right time for SMEs to start exporting?
With the economic growth outlook being revised downwards, SMEs are going to feel the squeeze more than ever before... read
Insurance & Actuarial
Dr Terence Nombembe
Municipalities need to grow their own financial talent
While many lauded the 54 out of 272 municipalities achieving a clean audit, there's nothing to celebrate about the fact that only 19% of municipalities achieved this... read
Partnership to improve driving style of Uber driver-partners
Partnership to improve driving style of Uber driver-partners
Standing by its commitment to ensure the safety of drivers and passengers on South African roads, the vehicle tracking and insurance telematics company Ctrack read
Accounting & Auditing
QuickBooks Online massive discounts - One week only
QuickBooks Online massive discounts - One week only

Issued by QuickBooks

For this week only (6 - 10 June 2016) QuickBooks Online will be on sale for 80% of the normal selling price - a mere $6.20 per month, valid for 12 months of the continued subscription... read
Education & Training
Ivan Epstein
8 lessons for entrepreneurs who want to conquer the world

Ivan Epstein, president: Sage International

Key take outs from the first couple of years of running a start-up business... read
Energy
Zambia's power grid gets $60m cash injection
Zambia's power grid gets $60m cash injection
A $60m loan will finance capital expenditure tor Zambia's power supplier for its Lusaka Transmission and Distribution Rehabilitation Project... read
Financial Services
All credit providers will need to register from 11 November 2016
All credit providers will need to register from 11 November 2016

Janine Will

The current legal requirement that only those credit providers that have a total principal debt owed to them, under all outstanding credit agreements, other than incidental credit agreements, exceeding R500,000... read
Intermediaries honour SA's top financial services brands
Intermediaries honour SA's top financial services brands

Issued by Financial Intermediaries Association

The 2016 FIA Awards gala dinner took place on Thursday, 2 June 2016, at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg. More than 1000 individuals from the financial services sector gathered to congratulate the insurance, underwriting and investment brands... read
Who's picking up the cheque? A focus on financial wellness at the Vision 2030 Summit
Who's picking up the cheque? A focus on financial wellness at the Vision 2030 Summit

Issued by Topco Media

The Determinants of National Savings Rates in Emerging Market Economies: Local Challenges and Opportunities will be the topic under discussion at a breakaway session of the Second Annual Vision 2030 Summit... read
Fintech
Understanding the cryptocurrency revolution
Understanding the cryptocurrency revolution
So what is this hype about "cryptocurrency" that has led to such uncertainty for some and excitement for others?.. read
Markets & Investment
Donald Gibson
Sustainability turning into investment yardstick
Sustainability is fast turning into an investment criterion for asset managers, banks, private equity firms, development finance institutions and individual investors... read
Richard Wainwright
Blue Strata begins trading as Investec Import Solutions
Following a deal where Investec acquired the remaining 51,5% shareholding in Blue Strata, the latter is now fully integrated into Investec Bank Limited... read
Adapting to change - Building a Capable State
Adapting to change - Building a Capable State

Issued by Topco Media

IQ Business is the sponsor of the "Building A Capable State" breakaway session on 9 June during the course of the Vision 2030 Summit. Speaking, as a panelist, is the CEO of IQ Business, Adam Craker... read
Business
Value through long-term relationships
Value through long-term relationships

Jane Stevenson

Relationships fuel business success. Business owners often get caught up in conversations around the details of what they sell rather than focusing on critical conversations around building relationships. This extends not only to clients but to suppliers, employees, and *gasp* even our competitors... read
Hansie Smit
How to boost your boardroom presence

Hansie Smit

I've been in 12 boardrooms none of which had en suite bathroom; all of which terrified me. The best way to counter that fear, I've found, was to let my mind wander at will to create the impression - to me at least - that I'm anywhere but in a boardroom... read
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