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[POLL] @SimonPB is chatting with @NickKunze2 about the Trump tariffs against China, Canada, and Mexico, which are due to start tomorrow. How badly will this impact markets?. Livestream the #podcast:
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What makes one CEO great and another mediocre? The Moneyweb Investor ponders this and other leadership questions in the latest issue.
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[PODCAST] ‘We started out with over 306 000 applications in this backlog, and I’m happy to report that we’ve cracked 100 000 now, we’ve cleared more than 30% of that’ - Leon Schreiber on #MoneywebAtMidday with @maggsonmedia. Download the podcast below.
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OPINION: How much more irregular expenditure has been incurred? The hall of shame is on the rise.
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Mediclinic Morningside in Sandton is facing a fallout: now 90 people linked to the hospital, including 79 healthcare workers, support staff and allied health professionals have tested positive for #Covid19 #MoneywebNews
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BREAKING NEWS: Allan Gray, the founder of the asset manager that carries his name and one of South Africa’s greatest philanthropists, has passed away.
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Trevor Manuel's involvement with both Old Mutual and Rothschild seemingly contravenes Prudential Authority regulations that came into effect last year.
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Alibaba's Jack Ma encourages African governments to support small businesses in order to address unemployment. #JackMaInSouthAfrica #netpreneurs
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Property magnate Sisa Ngebulana has made a comeback, regaining a significant share in Rebosis, a group he founded in 2010 & listed on the JSE in 2011: @SurenNaidoo #MoneywebNew
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The enormous lead that Cape Town has over other metros with plans to mitigate and end #loadshedding is only growing. #Moneyweb #Eskom .
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A R60 billion class action suit is being brought against the major banks for selling repossessed properties below market price.
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Meet Gurschulle Neethling, Liberty Group's divisional director of operations. Discover her inspiring journey and the role she plays in securing retirement savings for many in SA. #Moneyweb #LibertyGroupSA #FinancialServices.
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Capitec Bank plans to add around 600 staff by February and is planning to roll out at least 21 branches by the end of its financial year.
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BREAKING: Fairmont Zimbali Hotel, near Ballito, entered a business rescue process on Wednesday. By @SurenNaidoo #MoneywebNews
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Had it not been for looting and theft over last 10 years, the economy would have been 30% bigger and could have created 2.5m more jobs.
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[SPONSORED] As part of its #ATM refreshing schedule @AbsaSouthAfrica has installed 900 machines that offer tap-and-go functionality for enhanced safety and efficiency. #Moneyweb #Banking .
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[SPONSORED] The Moti Group, helmed by former National Treasury DG Dondo Mogajane, has ambitious plans to be a force for social good, starting with repurposed shipping containers for clinics and schools.
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According to the South African Revenue Service (@sarstax), over 40 500 taxpayers have ended their tax residency in South Africa over the past five years, as they seek out new opportunities abroad. #Moneyweb #Emigration .
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Added insult … #tobacco farmers are excluded from the R1.2bn disaster relief fund made available to assist South African farmers. #MoneywebNews
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[SPONSORED] 'The concern is revenue, but there are also concerns around expenditure.' @Investec. #Moneyweb #Budget2024 #SouthAfrica .
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PODCAST: Sibusiso Pilingane's love for the bee industry bore a social impact programme that upskills communities in the keeping of the insects.
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[SPONSORED] '#Loadshedding is having a very big impact on the working capital requirements and challenges for fuel retailers.' @AbsaSouthAfrica . #Moneyweb #SouthAfrica .
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This Shell Ultra City franchisee shares her inspiring story of entrepreneurship and personal growth:
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BREAKING: The Foschini Group has entered into an agreement to buy certain Jet stores and assets for R480 million. #Edcon #MoneywebNews
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[LISTEN] @VusiThembekwayo of @MyGrowthFund's advice to would-be entrepreneurs: 'Get a job first. It’s a great opportunity to learn how to run a business by being mentored by professional managers, on somebody else’s balance sheet.' #MoneywebNews
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It's a sad day for publishing. @caxmag's board has begun withdrawing from magazine publishing and associated businesses. Bona, Country Life, Essentials, Garden & Home, Rooi Rose are among the titles affected. #MoneywebNews
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The IMF says it is 'in full support of the need to undertake land reforms', in SA.
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[LIVE NOW].Session 2 of The #BetterInvestor Conference: Diversifying your investment portfolio in volatile markets. Join @SimonPB and FNB Wealth and Investments multi-management and manager selection head @carladewaal . Livestream for FREE:
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BREAKING: Tshwane/PEU smart metering deal invalid, R950 million released to# Tshwane
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The 'open secret' is now official: Global online retail and tech giant #Amazon on Tuesday finally officially confirmed that it will be launching in the South African market in 2024. #Moneyweb #AmazonInSA #ECommerce.
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Close to half of SA’s landlords say they are considering selling their #investment portfolios. #Moneyweb #Property .
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[LISTEN] To be tactically better than a competitor, you only have to be cheaper, better or faster. But if you want to be disruptive, you must do all three: @VusiThembekwayo of @MyGrowthFund . More #SME advice on @MelittaMelc's #podcast #MoneywebNews
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PODCAST: Matthew Piper explains how, by harnessing big data and the shared economy, the Khula app helps build underlying support for smaller farmers.
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[SPONSORED] Delving into how having a solar installation could make your property more attractive and increase its value, as well as how the property market is responding to the recent uptake in solar. Listen here: #LookSee #Moneyweb #fliptheswitch.
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The Public Protector's office is suffering a credibility crisis.
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Deputy Public Works Minister Jeremy Cronin is against expropriation and believes that government should rather focus on solving the title-deed backlog.
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Magda Wierzycka will be the CEO in charge of an all-new season of The Apprentice South Africa, in 2021. #MoneywebNews
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About R100 billion may have been stolen on President Jacob Zuma's watch, according to former finance minister Pravin Gordhan.
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🎉 [COMPETITION ALERT] 🎉.Win 1 of two R26 800 vouchers to join a 4-day online #ArtificialIntelligence (AI) Masterclass, brought to you by @nwubizschool and ITSI in partnership with #Moneyweb. Click here to enter: Entries close on 10 June. @AiMasterclass
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.@Our_DA says it'll legally challenge government's use of emergency public funds to restructure #SAA. Minister Mboweni must respond by close of business today. @TshwaneTebogo #MoneywebNews
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#PSG founder: SA is still full of investment opportunities. ‘If you focus on the opportunities and not the problems, then you realise this is a fantastic country.’ #JannieMouton
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[SPONSORED] The estate combines French-inspired #architecture with convenience and tranquility. #Moneyweb #Property .
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Bobby Godsell, former CEO of #AngloGoldAshanti mentions that despite a disconnected elite and polarization, everyday South Africans are resilient and forging connections on #FixSA with @maggsonmedia. Download the podcast ⬇️.#Leadership @IDCSouthAfrica.
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[NEW EPISODE] This week on #SmallBusinessConversations, @Matshoba_A chats to small business owners about the impact of load shedding, the cost implications of moving away from the national grid and the emotional toll of it all. Download the #podcast below.
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PODCAST: Top five Chivas Venture finalist Bernard Naudé explains how his project provides businesses with an incentive to recycle their waste.
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Xhuma is a new #fintech just launched in SA that has ambitions of challenging the likes of Revolut and Chime. @Xhumaneobank . #Moneyweb .
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The rand firms more to a three-day best after #Ramaphosa said China would invest R195 billion in the local economy.
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Midvaal has taken the high road, employing the best professionals for the job instead of making political appointments. #MoneywebNews
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[SPONSORED] From humble beginnings to extraordinary success, Ithuba’s journey is a remarkable tale of #innovation, excellence and #philanthropy. @sa_lottery . #Moneyweb .
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BREAKING: Former #Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste and three others fined R241m by the FSCA for insider trading. #MoneywebNews
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Moneyweb published an article this week which suggested that the R1bn donation from the Rupert family was a loan, not a donation. This conclusion was inaccurate. We sincerely apologise for the resultant criticism.
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Today on the #MoneywebAtMidday #podcast with.@maggsonmedia: a round-up of news updates, including a look at the potential diplomatic spat between South Africa and the US. What are the makings of a failed state? . Download the podcast below. #Moneyweb .
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Join @Nerina_Visser & @TheWealthChef as they present the popular “Stocks For Frocks” workshop @ the #2017MoneyExpo
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The court ruling means potential jail time for the worst offending officials in dysfunctional #municipalities, and opens the door for citizens to take control of essential services in their areas. #sanitation #court #law #citizens
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[ICYMI] Bonang Mohale gives a snapshot of his enlightening investment journey on the #MoneywebNOW #podcast with #SimonBrown. Listen to the conversation in the link below. #Moneyweb #Finance.
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Somehow the SA Post Office owes Sars R700m … How has it been able to get away with this? . #PostOffice #Debt #BusinessRescue .
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[SPONSORED] @PSGWealth's Adriaan Pask explains some of the requirements for a reserve #currency and why it’s unlikely the US #dollar could be dethroned soon. #Moneyweb .
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PODCAST: Blue Avocado Investments's Kelvin Bester explains how his process creates more robust plants, while saving on water and fertiliser.
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#SAA is currently debt-free and is not looking for additional funding from National Treasury. #Moneyweb #SOEs #SouthAfrica .
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[SPONSORED] South Africans have a new solution to affording rooftop Solar. #Moneyweb #LookSee #fliptheswitch.
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[SPONSORED] The concept of a 15-minute city refers to a city where all the necessary amenities, such as grocery stores, schools, healthcare facilities, & leisure activities, are within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from home. #Moneyweb #RabiePropertyGroup.
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[SPONSORED] Redefining traditional #banking without losing the personal touch. @AbsaSouthAfrica . #Moneyweb .
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Mboweni says a discussion must begin on whether the government needs to retain control of all its assets given the poor state of the national finances.
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[WATCH] Sanlam Private Wealth's Renier de Bruyn shares insight on building a portfolio for #retirement vs building a portfolio for #generationalwealth. See the whole session here: .#Moneyweb #Investing #BetterInvestor
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Lungisa Fuzile, former Director-General of the National Treasury, is the new CEO of Standard Bank South Africa.
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#Mauritius is the highest-ranked economy in Sub-Saharan Africa in the World Bank’s ‘Ease of doing business’ index & is wooing investors with an attractive #tax regime: Gavin Butchart of @BrenthurstSA
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[SPONSORED] The tobacco industry has called for the reinstitution of a digital #tax stamp on cigarette packs that is impossible to counterfeit. @JTI_global . #Moneyweb #illicitcigarettes .
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[EVENT] Learn how to diversify your #investment portfolio in volatile markets with #MoneywebNOW's Simon Brown and @FNBSA's Carla De Waal on June 22 at 10h00. Register here:
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[SPONSORED] The current environment makes solar purchases more attractive and accessible than ever before. #Moneyweb #fliptheswitch #LookSee
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Watch: Vusi Thembekwayo’s firm has an annual turnover of R140m, but not because his goal was to be a big business
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[SPONSORED] There are some interesting opportunities out there if you take a medium-term view and look beyond the current pain, says David Lerche of #Sanlam Private Wealth. #Moneyweb #LoadShedding .
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It seems everyone you speak to these days has a story about a recent negative experience with #Uber, especially in Gauteng, Cape Town and Durban. #Moneyweb #SouthAfrica.
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#YOUTHMONTHDEAL 📢.Prepare to elevate your financial game with #Moneyweb's premium #InsiderGold subscription at an unbeatable price of just R35/m. Click the link to sign up for access to data tools, Sens, podcasts & more: Valid until 30 June. Ts & Cs apply
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So how does @EasyEquities stack up next to Robinhood and what can this imply about its (and ultimately @PurpleGroupPPE’s) fair value?. #Moneyweb #EasyEquities #Investing.
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[SPONSORED] With the inconsistent load-shedding schedules crippling South Africans, more and more people are looking for alternative solutions to ease the load-shedding burdens. Listen to more here: #Moneyweb #fliptheswitch #LookSee
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[SPONSORED] South Africa has seen an unprecedented boom in rooftop solar that is taking place across the country. With this said #LookSee Home seeks to upskill local installers across the county through the #GreenSolarAcademy. #Moneyweb #FlipTheSwitch
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5 political leaders from around the world emerging as significant talents, possible contenders for influence
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#FirstRand bought the Slow Lounge business from #Comair for R250m in September. #Moneyweb #companynews #rewards.
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Adriaan Kruger shares his strategy that he hopes will make him a R1m, from a R100 000 investment, in two years.
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