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18/04/2026

10/03/2026

Food prices go up fast… but why don’t they come down?

With the rand under pressure again, reports suggest South Africans could face further food price increases.

But many of us have noticed a pattern — when the rand weakens, prices rise quickly. When it strengthens, relief at the tills is far less visible.

There are many cost factors involved, but clearer explanations would help consumers better understand what’s driving everyday expenses.

I shared a more detailed perspective on this and the broader economic implications on LinkedIn.

👉 You can read it here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/flair-media-solutions-south-africa_businessleadership-economicinsights-southafrica-activity-7437053843932106752-Tm8H?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAVaIgMB1txWH2CzAyzcrpb2RmlVeHWPwRk

Do you think pricing increases are always justified?

09/03/2026

Standard Bank’s Shari’ah Banking unit marks ten years of Shari’ah-compliant banking in South Africa this year, having launched locally in 2016.

Read the full story on the Mail & Guardian: https://mg.co.za/partner-content/2026-02-27-shariah-banking-and-investment-advertising-feature/

Shari’ah-compliant finance gains momentum in South Africa With renewed sovereign sukuk issuance and steady portfolio growth, Shari’ah Banking is carving out a d

04/03/2026

Shari’ah-compliant finance gains momentum in South Africa

With renewed sovereign sukuk issuance and steady portfolio growth, Shari’ah Banking is carving out a deeper presence in the financial system. Its long-term impact will depend on inclusion, innovation and market depth.

Read the full story on the Mail & Guardian: https://mg.co.za/partner-content/2026-02-27-shariah-banking-and-investment-advertising-feature/

Shari’ah-compliant finance gains momentum in South Africa With renewed sovereign sukuk issuance and steady portfolio growth, Shari’ah Banking is carving out a d

23/02/2026

Act Now!

New for IRFA 2026: Start Your Conference with a Strategic Advantage!

Arriving in Cape Town on Sunday, 6 September 2026? We invite you to a brand-new, complimentary Welcome & Orientation session, held from 3-5 pm on the Sunday, 6 September 2026 before the conference officially kicks off.

This session is designed to help you maximize your conference experience. We'll provide a roadmap to the conference session and, most importantly, feature an introductory masterclass on the King V Report on Corporate Governance. Discover how its principles are intrinsically linked to our 2026 theme, "A New World - A New Normal," and set the stage for three days of insightful learning.

15/01/2026

Whatever crimes Nicolás Maduro is guilty of, there are relevant global bodies sufficiently capacitated to remedy his foibles, like the International Crimes Cour

11/11/2025

A former Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department deputy chief testified that murder-accused businessman, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s Cat Security Services was gr

11/11/2025

Interesting!

That chart is well worth studying. Share of daily transactions taking place in cash around the world. As an Australian, I’m very much used to cashless everything by now. I’m still totally against going fully cashless.

03/11/2025

The Future of Investing: Inside Prescient’s Technological Edge
https://mg.co.za/partner-content/2025-09-12-the-future-of-investing-inside-prescients-technological-edge/

Inside Prescient.... At Prescient Investment Management, we’ve spent more than 26 years building a disciplined, systematic investment process. What sets us apar

12/09/2025

Collective investments are fast becoming the cornerstone of how South Africans save and invest. From unit trusts to exchange-traded funds (ETFs), these vehicles let investors pool money, access professional management and
gain diversification that’s tough to achieve solo. Big institutional managers like Alexforbes and research-driven firms like Prescient are shaping the next phase of this growth. https://mg.co.za/partner-content/2025-09-12-the-future-of-investing-inside-prescients-technological-edge/

At Prescient Investment Management, we’ve spent more than 26 years building a disciplined, systematic investment process. What sets us apart in a crowded indust