transforming-townships

Transforming Townships

Townships are critical urban spaces in South African cities – transforming local economies in townships is more important than ever.

Why Are Township Economies Important?

SPONSORED: ‘Township economy’ refers to enterprises and markets based in the townships.

Insuring Small businesses 

In today’s volatile economic and civil environment, protecting yourself against risk is essential, writes Lizo Mnguni, pricing manager and spokesperson at Old Mutual Insure.

Insights To Securing Financing

Shane Padayachy, area manager at Business Partners Limited, offers entrepreneurs advice about securing financing for commercial property.

African Bank Scoops Top Employer Honors For The Second Year In A Row

It’s official. African Bank is making the right moves to cement its ‘greatest of all time’ status as a certified top employer in South Africa.

Entrepreneurship: When It’s Time To Start Protecting Your Wealth

There comes a time in every successful entrepreneur’s life when he or she has to consider how best to transition to the preservation of the wealth they’ve built, not only for their own enjoyment, but also for the sake of the legacy they want to leave behind, says Director and Regional Head at Citadel, John Kennedy.

Four Financial Tips For Families This Festive Season

The festive season is typically a time of frivolous spending, but there are some families that use this time of the year to get ahead and grow their children’s financial literacy, appreciation and security.

Taking Your Wealth Further

Caryn Gootkin looks at what drives financially comfortable people, and how to plan for greater wealth.

African Bank’s Gadget Game-Changer

SPONSORED: African Bank is once again pushing boundaries, entering the mobile space with two innovative new products. Tech Deals and Tech Credit which comes at a price point virtually unbeatable in the mobile space, and exclusively available to African Bank MyWorld customers.

African Bank Introduces A New, World Class, Loyalty Program For Its Customers

African Bank is taking a definitive step towards improving the financial wellbeing of its customers with the introduction of a new, world class, loyalty program, called Audacious Rewards.

How Internships Impact Society

Maitland has hosted interns across all areas of our business, providing opportunities to experience the workplace and giving interns confidence to take their careers forward.

The Power Of Scale

SPONSORED: When one of my business partners and I entered that classroom in February 2019 in Accra, Ghana, we were skeptical about how the week ahead would turn out.

What Does COP26 Mean For SA?

The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference opens the door to address Eskom’s problems, suggests James Francis. 

Securing Finance Is Challenging

Securing financing for a franchise can be tricky – even if it’s a “sure thing”. Here are the seven biggest challenges when seeking funding. By Trevor Crighton.

Greening Affordable Housing with Transcend

At Absa we strive to enable sustainability by ensuring the needs of our people and planet are met.

How To Balance Investing In Your Child’s Education Versus Your Own Retirement

Director, Regional Head and wealth management specialist at Citadel, Nic Horn says both are imperative – so it’s all about getting the balance right.

By The Numbers

Although there are many more black accountants in South Africa today than ever before, the industry still has a way to go when it comes to transformation, writes Delia Du Toit.

PPS Retirement Summit 25 August 2021

SPONSORED: Having a purpose in retirement is just as important as financial stability.

BASEL IV – Potential Into Practice

SPONSORED: Monocle presents effective operationalisation of the latest capital regulations.

Analysing The Costs Involved In Starting A Successful Franchise Business

By: Amith Singh, National Franchise Manager, Nedbank Business Banking.