Africa teems with clean energy prospects
In the context of the Invest in African Energy forum held in Paris in 2024, hosts and organisers Energy Capital & Power published a continental overview of the state of the latest developments in technology and investment regarding aspects such as green hydrogen, LNG, renewables and carbon capture.
Replace luck with fact not feelings
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The Two-Pot System will change the future of how we all...
South Africa is on the brink of a retirement crisis, with only 6% of the population prepared for a comfortable retirement. Starting September 1, 2024, the Two-Pot System will change retirement planning by allowing flexible access to savings.
Harnessing private expertise for world-class public infrastructure
The best way to tackle South Africa’s water woes is through public-private partnerships, says experienced P3 infrastructure developer, the Gap Infrastructure Corporation.
Empowering progress through diversity
Gender inclusivity needs to be fostered in South Africa's energy transition, writes
Maagatha Kalavadakken, Financial and Market Analyst for Wärtsilä Energy in Southern Africa.
The ethical treatment of clients
Despite an ongoing emphasis on ethics training for financial services providers (FSPs) and the importance of getting ethics CPD points regularly, the financial planning profession seems never far from a fresh controversy, writes Rob Macdonald, Fundhouse.
The true value of advice
Investors who collaborate with qualified financial advisers significantly improve their chances of reaching their financial goals writes Edward Semenya, Senior Investment Specialist at Alexforbes.
Which areas of the equity market might perform best should inflationary...
According to Tina Fong and Ben Read of Schroders, investors may need to reassess how they position their portfolios if inflation falls back as expected over the course of this year and next.
What a child can cost
For Youth Month, Paul Menge, Actuarial Specialist at Momentum Investo, has calculated what the expenses for a child may add up to.
Facilitating skills development for sustainable livelihoods
The chemical industry’s sector education and training authority is pursuing partnerships based on innovation, collaboration, digitisation and transformation, says Yershen Pillay, CEO of CHIETA. This forward-looking SETA aspires to be a fully digitised entity that goes beyond skills to promote sustainable livelihoods and improve the quality of life.
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