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Product releases, market developments and regulatory changes that matter to people moving money in and out of South Africa. Short, factual updates — what changed and what it means for you.
Suddenly, we have too much electricity in SA
Remember the scare-mongering of a few years ago warning that bitcoin mining would consume most of the world’s power?
Nvidia: The most under-valued stock in the world?
It maybe hard to imagine that Nvidia may be the most under-valued stock in the world – despite increasing in price more than 1.200% in the last five years.
Why politicians make such excellent investors
It’s become something of a joke in the investment world: the extraordinary investment skill of politicians.
Do we still need banks?
For most people, the answer is an obvious yes. We need somewhere to deposit salaries, make payments, access credit and keep our savings safe.
How to protect yourself against an overreaching government
The birthing dream of cryptocurrency seems to be fading from view. Just in the last few months we have had two bits of proposed regulations that will restrict your ability to move…
The gambling problem that won’t go away
Anyone watching the World Cup will notice the outsized presence of sports betting advertisers like Betway and Hollywoodbets on DStv.
Three dead easy ways to cut monthly expenses and start saving
Many younger people complain that they simply don’t have enough to save. The Old Mutual Savings & Investment Monitor 2026 found 91% of Gen Z South Africans have savings goals but…
With no US victory in sight, the world carries the tab for this war
The SA Reserve Bank raised interest rates in May by 25 basis points (bps) due to the inflationary effects of the war initiated by the US and Israel against Iran.
Do exchange controls stop money travelling across borders?
No they don’t. There’s a common misconception that exchange controls stop money leaving the country.
No, AI won’t kill software development
You’ve probably heard that AI will eat your job and your livelihood within the next few years and you’re no doubt terrified of where this is all going. Let’s break this down.
The miracle of compounding: Why time is the investor’s greatest ally
A recent X post by Professor Aswath Damodaran, one of the world’s leading authorities on valuation, reminded millions of the quiet power of compounding.
Students are blowing their study grants on gambling
With the FIFA World Cup 2026 on everyone’s screens, online gambling has gone through the roof.