Recent stock market volatility caused by a new AI challenger highlights how innovation is happening at pace on the world stage, which in turn provides compelling opportunities for venture capital investors.

South Africa’s energy transition is accelerating, and hybrid renewable projects could be the key to a reliable, low-carbon future. Mamoekeng Matlaila, Infrastructure Portfolio Manager at Sanlam Investments, explores this in a recent piece, highlighting how projects like the Oya Energy Hybrid Facility are stabilising energy supply, driving economic growth, and creating jobs.

Investment strategist Izak Odendaal of Old Mutual Wealth explores the postponed Budget Speech, South Africa’s fiscal challenges, and global economic trends. He discusses debt sustainability, tax policy, and investment implications, emphasising the need for careful decision-making in uncertain economic conditions.

South Africa’s highly anticipated national budget was unexpectedly postponed, causing uncertainty in both political and financial circles. At the centre of the delay is a proposal to raise Value-Added Tax (VAT) from 15% to 17%.

The 2025 National Budget, initially scheduled for 19 February, was postponed amid what many are saying is a disagreement within the Government of National Unity (GNU) regarding various factors, including but not limited to proposed tax increases.

Ashburton Investments is entering a new chapter in its "Fully Invested" evolution with its recent client roadshow and after having announced a partnership with global investment powerhouse, Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) in October last year.