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How To Gear Up Municipalities to Deliver Services

We look at how to gear up municipalities to deliver services, be financially sustainable and lead economic development efforts; how the District Development model can be part of the solution for getting local Government to work together with other spheres of Government, and other stakeholders in the cooperative governance model.

27 Oct 2021 9AM 7 min

eKasinomics: Sanelisiwe Zwane – Founder and Director of Sinesan Trading

Sanelisiwe Zwane is a 27-year-old young social entrepreneur who hails from Newcastle in Kwa Zulu Natal. She holds a B tech in Internal Auditing. She is the Founder and Director of Sinesan Trading which consist of an Advisory and Consulting firm, a Guesthouse and various rental properties.

27 Oct 2021 9AM 13 min

The Best and Worst Municipalities In SA

Consulta's 8th South African Citizen Satisfaction Index (SA-CSI) shows that Citizen Satisfaction and trust in local municipalities to deliver basic services has dropped to its lowest ebb since the index's inception. We speak to Natasha Doren, Senior Consultant at Consulta to find out why.

27 Oct 2021 9AM 12 min

Vodacom has R61.1 million in unclaimed YeboYethu dividends

Vodacom’s YeboYethu BEE scheme is currently sitting on R61.1 million worth of unclaimed dividends belonging to shareholders who have become difficult to contact or trace. The scheme has been unable to pay out dividends that are due to shareholders as they have changed contact and banking details without informing the…

26 Oct 2021 10AM 10 min

Divergent trends in property values across Africa

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic not only affected people and communities, but also impacted commercial property values across the world. This report looks at the effect of the pandemic on property values in Africa, with a special focus on select countries. We speak to Roger Long, Professional Real-Estate Services…

26 Oct 2021 10AM 10 min

It’s My House: Tenants are buying property they are renting

Renting to eventually buy property remains an attractive option for both prospective buyers and willing sellers. What potential lies in that sort of agreement? And how does it work? Mohau Motaung, Broker & Owner Of Re/Max Ebenezer helps us answer those questions.

26 Oct 2021 10AM 24 min

Let’s Talk Innovation: Nigeria Has Become The First Country In Africa, To Introduce A Digital Currency

The Central Bank of Nigeria joined a growing list of emerging markets betting on digital money to cut transaction costs and boost participation in the formal financial system. Petri Redelinghuys, the Founder of Herenya Capital Advisors, talks to us about this innovative move.

26 Oct 2021 9AM 12 min

The Impact Of Manifestos On The Finances Of A Municipality

We chat to Miyelani Holeni, Chief Revenue Advisor at Ntiyiso Consulting to help us understand why municipalities would fall into financial distress; why municipalities under administration are not able to eventually be sustainable and what the possible solutions are.

26 Oct 2021 9AM 11 min

Sipho Pityane sues ABSA

A day after business leader Sipho Pityana's explosive claims that he was blocked from becoming Absa chairperson by the banking regulator, Absa appointed Sello Moloko to the position. We speak to Zwelakhe Mnguni, Chief Investment Officer and co-founder of Benguela Global Fund to discuss.

26 Oct 2021 9AM 9 min

Shortage Of Savanna Cider In The Country

There has been a shortage of supply of alcoholic cider Savanna in the country, according to the cider's marketing manager Eugene Lenford . In a statement, Lenford said the love and support of the cider created pressure on demand and supply. "The enormous love and support from South Africans resulted…

25 Oct 2021 10AM 8 min

Bizz Lifestyle: Understanding Your Group Benefits

Your group benefits package provided by your employer can provide a range of products and services, which can safeguard both your financial, physical and emotional well-being. However, not all benefits packages are equal. Your group benefits package provides holistic financial and health support for you and your entire family. It’s…

25 Oct 2021 10AM 16 min

Careers Corner: Basics Of Building A Powerful Professional Brand

Professional branding can often be neglected as a “frivolous” extra – or misconstrued as simply skin-deep / appearance-based – or even just bragging! However, your professional brand is one of the most impactful tools when it comes to accelerating your career, and being known for the RIGHT things. Likewise, an…

25 Oct 2021 10AM 20 min

Wealth Creation: 5 Key Investment Trends To Watch In 2022

There’s no doubt that investing remains one of the best ways to preserve and create wealth in the modern age, but that nevertheless comes with the proviso that what one chooses to invest in has to be wisely chosen. It’s no surprise then that for 2022, the market will continue…

25 Oct 2021 9AM 6 min

The Impact Of Manifestos On The Finances Of A Municipality

This week is the last week of campaigning for local government elections. Miyelani Holeni educates us about Municipality finances and budgets. However, today we will start this series by discussing the impact of manifestos on the finances of a municipality.

25 Oct 2021 9AM 9 min

Business Is To Go To Court To Seek Legal Certainty On Companies’ Right To Require Their Staff To Be Vaccinated

Organized business is to go to court to seek legal certainty on companies’ right to require their staff to be vaccinated against Covid-19, as part of an effort to speed up SA’s vaccine rollout and ensure workplace safety. The move by Business Unity SA (Busa), which plans to apply to…

25 Oct 2021 9AM 10 min

The Launch Of The MTN Online School

Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, with MTN SA CEO, Godfrey Motsa today announced the launch of the MTN Online School, a free online portal that provides a comprehensive digital curriculum for grades R-12 and additional features like video lessons, assessments and extra-tuition lessons for Grade 10 to 12 learners.

21 Oct 2021 10AM 6 min

Bizz Lifestyle: Increase In Cosmetic Surgery From Across The Continent

The relaxation of Covid restrictions in South Africa has seen a dramatic increase in interest from residents of Nigeria, DRC, Mozambique, Kenya, Tanzania and Ghana for possible cosmetic surgery at DW Skin & Body. Based at the prestigious Fourways Life Hospital, Dr Deon Weyers is the cosmetic surgeon to the…

21 Oct 2021 10AM 9 min

Inside Your Pocket: How To Claim Pension From The Government Employees Pension

Are you a former government employee and you have not claimed your pension from the Government Employees Pension (GEPF)? Do you know of any public servant who did not claim his or her pension from the Fund? Are you a dependant of a deceased person who worked for government and…

21 Oct 2021 10AM 29 min

The Pivot Point

Seelan Gobalsamy is an internationally experienced business leader with vast financial services experience. He has served in senior and executive leadership roles across emerging markets for almost 20 years, working at numerous blue-chip companies including Old Mutual in various roles, Liberty Holdings as CEO of the corporate division and later…

21 Oct 2021 9AM 11 min

Crypto Currency

For the second time this year, crypto came within sniffing distance of R1 million this week. On international exchanges, it set new all-time highs on Wednesday, trading at $66 000. By way of comparison, bitcoin traded at around R14 000 at the start of 2017, and ended that year at…

21 Oct 2021 9AM 7 min