Famous Brands approves 5% share buyback
Buyback to run from February to May 2026 and be funded from existing cash resources.
Gold, silver plunge as reports on Fed nominee boost dollar
Bullion rally cools as Trump’s hawkish Fed pick strengthens Greenback and triggers overdue correction.
Africa is the world’s next big travel story
Getting paid is a global problem, and SA is near the top. Populism’s rising tide and SA’s response. Education tech is growing – but are people ready for it?
What’s driving record gold demand in a $5 000 market?
With gold above $5 000, Krishan Gopaul, market strategist at the World Gold Council, explains what’s driving record demand, renewed ETF inflows, cautious central banks and why investor momentum remains a powerful force.
Simon’s weekly wrap: Gold, tech and regulation under scrutiny
This week we explored record gold holdings, questioned AI hype, the pitfalls of sectional title ownership and the Offshore Petroleum Association of SA warning about regulatory uncertainty costing the country millions in potential investment.
Ninety One-Sanlam deal set to close on Monday
Set to create an initial 15-year strategic relationship between the two giants.
JSE plunges over 3% amid precious metals volatility
Resources index dives over 9% following a sudden plunge in gold and PGM prices.
Trump sues IRS, treasury for $10bn for tax-return leak
Potentially putting American taxpayers on the hook for a massive payout.
Bitcoin slumps to two-month low as US funds shed billions
Bitcoin fell as much as 3.9% to $81 102 Friday in Singapore, its weakest since November 21, extending a rout that gathered pace overnight.
MPC member Chris Loewald to leave Sarb
The process to appoint his successor is under way.