Byline: Arnaud Malherbe, Wealth Manager, RMB Private Bank Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene delivered his maiden budget speech on Wednesday, 2 5 February 2015. It was a speech many commentators described as the most important in our two decades of democracy. The reason for this importance was clear: Growth was slowing, government expenditure and corruption…
• 2015 is expected to be a positive year for Equity Capital Markets activity in Africa • US$11bn IPO and FO proceeds raised in 2014 in African equity markets • US$37.4bn proceeds raised from 2010 to 2014 • 24 African IPO companies listed in 2014 JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, February 2, 2015/ — 2014 saw the highest…
We should just remember to keep getting up … How many times have you tried something and failed? How many times have you been rejected? But Oliver Goldsmith said: “Success consists of getting up just one more time than you fall.” At the recent World Economic Forum in Davos, Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba,…
New policies must “make it easier” for job creation South Africa’s’s new immigration regulations as well as black empowerment regulations must make it easy for small companies to create jobs and contribute to growing the economy, American Chamber of Commerce board member Tim Schweikert said. His comments support a recent report by the Johannesburg-based business…
There has never been a substitute for hard work for Seelan Gobalsamy. From the CA(SA) qualification which he acquired in his early twenties to his role as CEO of STANLIB, he has been driven by the desire to make a difference – first in his own life and now in that of others. Monique Verduyn…
During a recent visit to London, Gerinda Jooste found out why people keep saying that they always return to stay at The Chesterfield Mayfair London is always an unforgettable experience, but to make it one of my favourite places to visit has a lot to do with The Chesterfield Mayfair hotel. London is a fascinting…
As a trainee you know all about going the extra mile and doing extraordinary things. How you sometimes feel like giving up and just let it all go … SAICA and Sage Pastel are proud to be associated with South African actor Ivan Zimmermann, who embarked on a continent-long mountain biking journey from Cairo on…
Imagine you are trying desperately to pay attention to a technical presentation being delivered, and all you really want to do is to (theoretically) rather stick a fork in your eye than be bored to (technical) tears! In this article, let’s look at how you can turn a seemingly dull subject into an exciting showcase.…
Found along kilometers of unspoilt beach is an intimate luxury hotel and spa where nature keeps guests enchanted It’s what people are talking about, shopping for and, of course, growing – organic produce is the way to go and although it’s trendy, it’s by no means a fad; it’s a lifestyle. As health and wellbeing…
Taxpayers often find them in a position where the letter of the law is applied by the Commissioner when they are assessed for tax. In some instances, however, the boot may be on the other foot and the taxpayer may find himself of herself having to interpret, possibly plan around and complete a tax return…