Managers of Wealth Africa

South Africans to live longer – which can cause a problem

Lifespans may be improving but health spans, the years that South Africans remain healthy and active, are not increasing at the same rate.

Banks rated low in 2024 retail banking complaint resolution —KPMG Survey

Despite progress in other areas, banks continue to face challenges in effectively addressing customer grievances, significantly impacting overall satisfaction levels.

FirstBank solid, to expand into African countries in 2025 – CEO, Alebiosu

To this end, we are enhancing our value propositions across each customer segment to fully reflect and capture the opportunities we see in the external operating environment.

Top 5 loan companies in South Africa: Best Pick For Business and Personal Loans

Capitec Bank, South Africa’s largest retail bank based on customers, is celebrated for its simplicity, affordability, and innovative approach to banking.

99c for a pair of shoes or loaf of bread in South Africa

Angela Beukes, head of marketing at PEP, and Pieter Woodhatch, CEO of FNB eBucks Rewards, expressed their excitement about the collaboration.

Philanthropy is not just for the rich — Kate Bashabe

This was the best gift that Bashabe thought of giving children and their parents as she joined them in celebrating Christmas Day and festive season in general.

Africa loses $1.6bn daily to illegal cross-border financial flows – AfDB

These flows can range from corruption to smuggling, tax evasion, and terrorist financing.

Headline inflation to sustain upward trend

The MPC has consistently tightened policy measures to curb rising inflationary pressures.

42 jobs that pay higher than the R28,000 average salary in South Africa

Regardless, salaries are comfortably beating inflation, pointing to real growth in earnings—a stark contrast to the past few years where inflation has eaten away at earnings.

Ghana slowly retracing steps back to path of macroeconomic stability – Deloitte

This it said will be on the back of the government’s debt sustainability initiatives, a more stable local currency and a deceleration in inflation.

What are some of the current challenges for mental health in the workplace?

In today’s corporate environment, the term "mental health" is increasingly being discussed

Big win for salaries in South Africa

Data published by Stats SA shows that the average nominal salary in South Africa is currently sitting at R28,220 per month.

South Africans still feeling the squeeze

This downward trend in inflation has prompted the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) to cut the repo rate twice, resulting in a decline in the prime lending rate.

Bad news for people earning more than R15,000 per month in South Africa

The total number of credit-active individuals increased by 1.4% year-on-year, reaching a record high as South Africans turned to credit to manage financial pressures.

An increase in workforce participation

The report also showed that the labour force participation rate rose to 79.5% from 77.3% over the same period, indicating an increase in workforce engagement.

First time in over 10 years that South Africa is looking good

She added that several improvements have boosted sentiment in the country, such as the formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU) and the end of load shedding.

Nedbank seeks to calm nerves of unprepared heirs

People don’t tend to realise philanthropy can benefit them

25 most influential CEOs in South Africa

Yet, these trailblazers manage to drive innovation, financial success, and societal impact.

Acquisition of right tools key to financial inclusion, business growth, says Oradian CEO

Financial inclusion is a state where individuals and businesses have access to financial products and services like savings, loans, easy payment systems and insurance.

PIDA Week 2024: Africa’s scourge of illicit financial flows and infrastructure gaps

South Africa is the largest loser.

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