South Africa: Investment Challenges Give Young South Africans a Risk-Free Way to Learn Costly Money Lessons

Two school investment competitions, run by Coronation and the JSE, are using simulated markets to teach learners and students about risk, patience, diversification and the noisy… Read more »

South Africa: How Middle East Conflict Is Hitting Your Investment Portfolio - What (Not) to Do

For South African investors, the impact of the Middle East conflict is not an abstract concept, but is showing up in the market through higher oil prices, inflation fears, rand… Read more »

Libya: Libya's $210m Investment in Sandton Yields Zero Benefits for the North African Nation's People

Libya's $210m investment in The Michelangelo Hotel and other properties in Sandton has yielded nothing for its people over two decades, due to mismanagement and ongoing legal… Read more »

South Africa: Economy Shows Promise but Investors Are Holding Steady

Green shoots are visible in SA's financial landscape and sentiment is improving. However, private capital is staying patient, waiting for sustained growth before joining the market… Read more »

South Africa: Smart Moves to Make the Most of Your Tax-Free Investment

To get the full benefit of a tax-free investment, you should leave your money invested for as long as possible. Read more »

South Africa: Much Greater Oversight and Accountability Needed in Appointing SOE Boards

It is extraordinary and troubling that a board which oversaw the growth of Public Investment Corporation assets from R2-trillion to almost R3.9-trillion was suddenly and quietly… Read more »

South Africa: How Investing in Early Childhood Development Sets Up Children for a Lifetime of Success

'We have to change our minds completely about what matters in education. The investment in early education is about at most 5% of the government budget, and yet your best returns… Read more »

Africa: Infrastructure Investing - - Restoring Dignity and Transforming Lives Across SA and Africa

A Public Investment Corporation research paper in support of the urgent need for investment in Africa presents some startling realities, but also cites investment and co-investment… Read more »

South Africa: Young Investors Defy Odds, Dominate JSE Investment Challenge Amid Market Turmoil

The June round of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Investment Challenge showcased the exceptional skill and determination of South Africa's young investors. Read more »

South Africa: After the Bell - The Staggering Size and Stumbles of the Colossal Pic

While so many of the Public Investment Corporation's investments are in listed entities and we can all see whether it's making good decisions, the problems come in with its… Read more »

South Africa: Young South Africans School the Market - JSE Investment Challenge April Winners Announced

Every year, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange Investment Challenge puts South Africa's sharpest young minds to the test - and every year, a crop of winners rises to the top. The… Read more »