David Morobe, Executive General Manager of Impact Investment at Business Partners Limited (BUSINESS/PARTNERS) – one of Africa’s leading business loan and equity providers and 2019
FMF 2020 Pre Budget Statement
February 25, 2020
The South African economy is in crisis and the annual budget, this year on 26 February, will provide the most important indication of whether the catastrophe will deepen. For almost a
Navigating a challenging path to a sustainable fiscal position
February 21, 2020
According to Momentum Investments economist Sanisha Packirisamy, increasing revenue will be tough as business and consumer conditions provide a tricky setting in which to raise additional taxes.
An extra tax on income for individuals and companies and another VAT hike are on the cards when South Africa’s ‘do or die’ 2020/21 Budget is delivered next Wednesday.
The 2020/21 National Budget: A call to action. Hard work ahead
February 20, 2020
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has a mammoth task ahead of him as he seeks to present the 2020/21 Budget Speech later this month, against South Africa’s weak fiscal position
Seven things we need from the budget speech
February 19, 2020
When one looks at the South African economy, it is easy enough to find a catalogue of challenges, making even the most optimistic amongst us question whether it wouldn’t be easier to list
Consumer inflation accelerates further in January 2020
February 19, 2020
According to Stats SA, consumer prices jumped to 4.5% y/y in January 2020, from a modest 4% in December 2019.
Are you the boss of your retirement plans?
February 19, 2020
Although soaking up the sun on tropical islands or exploring far-flung corners of the globe may be possible for some retirees, the reality is that only about 6% of South Africans are able
