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The gender pay gap is still an uncomfortable reality

The gender pay gap is still an uncomfortable reality

The Oribi incubation model helps women discover economic freedom through collective networks and entrepreneurship development.
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Why we’ve slashed our Chinese growth forecast 

Economic forecasting can be a thankless task, and the latest round of revisions to our expectations for China came with a large portion of humble pie, says David Rees, Senior Emerging Markets Economist, Schroders
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Riding forward to a green future in Africa

Electric motorcycles are set to be a dominant force in Sub-Saharan Africa’s sustainable mobility transformation, but continued investment in startups tackling barriers across the value chain will be critical to maximise the full potential, says a report recently released by the Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities (PREO) programme.

Business partnership with government

The financial services sector is built on trust and confidence, yet this has been lacking between business and government. There are now tentative indications that this is being repaired, albeit at a slow and uneven pace.
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Look both ways before you cross the BRICS Road

The ongoing shift in economic and political influence from the West, represented by the United States and the G7, to the East, represented by China and the BRICS bloc of nations, has been grabbing headlines over the past few years.
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Are Special Economic Zones the key to African growth?

Nations across the continent are increasingly investing in economic zones as a way to promote manufacturing, boost industrial production and increase exports.
Keeping roads in good condition is vital for the welfare of truck fleets. Credit: Sanral

Revived infrastructure spending will make for safer roads

Government’s recent pledges to begin the procurement of services in extensive new build and upgrading of road infrastructure offers a glimmer of hope to businesses in the transport and construction industries.

The complexities facing investors (and asset managers)

Long gone are the days when asset managers became famous for managing balanced funds comprising 60% equities and 40% fixed income.
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SA’s Top Economists

The first prize-giving of the Economist of the Year competition to be held under the auspices of the Bureau of Market Research and Unisa was held in 2022.
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Blue Chip ETF Guide 2027

Welcome to the 2027 edition of the Blue Chip ETF Guide, a guide to exchange traded funds in South Africa.

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Industry leaders agree that demand for ETFs is no longer the question. Distribution, adviser confidence, platform access and trading quality will decide the next phase of growth.

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Europe’s booming UCITS ETF market presents new opportunities and challenges for issuers seeking investor access, writes Niki Giles, head of strategy at Prescient Fund Services

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Cebile Zibi, Head of Trade Marketing at Momentum Advice, unpacks five financial priorities to consider when navigating an unexpected life change.

Living with your partner? Why women may carry more financial risk

As cohabitation increasingly replaces marriage, women may face greater financial risk than men when a relationship ends. By Nicola Langridge CFP, wealth manager at multi-family office Private Client Holdings.
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