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The Nachtigal hydroelectric facility is under construction 70km north-east of the capital of Cameroon, Yaoundé. Credit: NHPC

Construction hotspots

Infrastructure, renewable energy and hospitality are driving renewed growth in the African construction sector. By John Young
The green hydrogen frontier

The green hydrogen frontier

Neocolonialism, greenwashing or just transition? There is much excitement around green hydrogen these days. It is often said to have great potential for combating climate change while creating jobs and economic prosperity in South Africa.
Oil rig

A new energy bank aims to increase private investment in African...

Global investors are shying away from hydrocarbons, leaving the continent without the investment it needs if it is to capitalise on its resources.
Burning tire

A failing state?

As South Africans, we tend to forget that our history is filled with apparent existential crises. To gain a better perspective on the current situation, it is valuable to take a look into the past, says Wallace Barnes CA(SA), Analyst, Steyn Capital Management
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Seeking opportunity through an ESG lens

The Covid-19 crisis has laid bare the very real interconnectivity between our social, environmental and market systems

Coronation Fund Managers supports the Solidarity Fund

In response to the President's call for contributions, 90 employees and the senior leadership from Coronation Fund Managers are pledging a portion of their salaries for a period of three months to the Solidarity Fund.
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Reflections on my first year as the FPI chairperson

Leading with purpose in a changing profession. By Olwethu Masanabo, CFP®, FPI Chairperson.

Do I really need a will? Some questions answered

National Wills Week takes place from 14–18 September 2026. It is a useful reminder to deal with something many of us put off: recording what should happen to our estate when we die.

FPi announces 2026 Corporate Partner of the Year finalists

Professional Provident Society Insurance Company Limited (PPS), Momentum Metropolitan Limited (Momentum) and Alexforbes Financial Planning Consultants have been recognised for advancing professional financial planning through active partnership.

Building the future of financial planning

Despite the value of advice, many South Africans still do not have access to professional financial planning, writes Katlego Mei, CFP®, Financial Planner, Galileo Capital.

Jean van Biljon, PGDip (FinPlan) | Financial Planner Profile

Blue Chip speaks to Jean van Biljon, PGDip (FinPlan), Authorised Principal, Jenwil BlueStar, about his journey as a Financial Planner.
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