Moving Funds Offshore and Onshore When it comes to investment there are a number of investment strategies that can be employed by the everyday investor. One of which is investing funds (and in some cases, people’s nest eggs) offshore. This – according to Investec – has a number of benefits Read more
Foreign Investment Allowance With everyone and their cousin twice-removed emigrating to Australia together with the expansion of local businesses overseas, it has become an everyday occurrence for South African’s to either have assets overseas or for South Africans to make financial investments overseas. Why a person may do so varies Read more
Unlocking International Opportunities 7 ways Kuda FX’s ISO certification empowers Importers and Exporters in FX Risk Management Our readers will most certainly know by now that Kuda FX is ISO certified. We have written about it in our articles We are ISO certified!; What does an ISO certification mean? and Read more
Vetscape Game Changers We’re sitting in an office at the Vetscape Animal Hospital in Paarl. There are no fancy accessories or lounge chairs, just two Godolphin paintings on the wall. There are book shelves which hold files, medical records and subjects which relate to, well, specialist veterinary topics. Three computers Read more
Navigating Rand Volatility: Protecting South African Businesses from Exchange Rate Turbulence The South African Rand (ZAR) is experiencing another tumultuous period. Following a robust rally last Tuesday, the Rand’s fortunes have taken a hit, with its earlier gains yielding to a more cautious market sentiment. Factors contributing to this turbulence Read more
‘Lots’ On Offer at RTR Durbanville, the country cousin of Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, has blossomed into a sporting venue now able to stand tall with any other racecourse in South Africa. Durbanville used to be an annual sideshow in the Cape, a sort of racetrack that provides a “holding service” in Read more
The Miracle Of New Life The most wonderful time of the year Foaling season has been upon us and with that come the stories of joy, distress, celebration, excitement and hope.In fact, if it’s an emotional rollercoaster you want to go on, then strap yourself in and speak to a Read more
Smith Delivers A Silver Lining After Floods Through difficult times it is said that every cloud has a silver lining. While it might not seem to be the case for a large number of people right now, given the extent of damage suffered personally and to property and possessions in Read more
‘Toxically Optimistic’ Smith Is Looking Ahead Wehann Smith – ever the optimist! The CEO is standing at reception when I arrive. I check my watch. “Sorry, I’m a bit late, traffic.” He welcomes me, shakes my hand and assures me it’s no problem.Gary Lemke writes that the last time he Read more
Imports and Exports in South Africa According to The Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) – “In May 2023 South Africa exported ZAR176B and imported ZAR174B, resulting in a positive trade balance of ZAR2.46B. Between May 2022 and May 2023 the exports of South Africa have increased by ZAR1.65B (0.94%) from Read more