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[TOP STORY] Balancing AI efficiency with human expertise in asset management

‘I'm a big, big fan of what AI brings to the party, but just a good old-fashioned expert is the right person to give you advice’ – Andile Jonas, head of marketing at Momentum Savings.

14 Aug 2AM 8 min

When your emerging-market ETF goes all wrong

Standard Bank delivers a standout set of results, while DRD Gold expects earnings to double. Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha unpacks the numbers. Andile Jonas from Momentum Savings asks whether AI could ever replace your financial advisor, and Simon looks at what happens when the emerging-market ETF trade goes badly wrong.

14 Aug 1AM 21 min

[TOP STORY] Today’s leading home, land and business buyers

Liza Nolte from AfriGIS uncovers the data revealing women’s growing ownership in South Africa.

13 Aug 3AM 4 min

Shoprite's other bets continue to boom

Faheema Adia from Momentum Securities unpacks Shoprite’s strong update, with Sixty60 now accounting for 10% of revenue. Weaver Fintech CEO Sean Wibberley discusses results that delivered good revenue growth despite a slip in Heps. Plus, AfriGIS’s Liza Nolte looks at the data, revealing the true economic position of women in…

13 Aug 1AM 19 min

[TOP STORY] Where have all our miners gone?

Jeremy Sampson from Brand Finance discusses the 2026 Mining, Metals & Minerals Top 50 report, noting that zero local miners made the cut.

12 Aug 3AM 6 min

Virgin Active listing: Could it finally happen?

Chantal Marx from FNB Wealth & Investment unpacks the Merafe results and what the Nersa decision means for the micro cap, plus what’s next for Brait after its R2.5bn rights issue – could a Virgin Active listing be on the cards? Jeremy Sampson from Brand Finance discusses their Mining, Metals…

12 Aug 1AM 20 min

[TOP STORY] Chasing hot ETFs could burn your portfolio

'If you are invested in emerging markets right now, we're not saying sell your position' – Duma Mxenge from Satrix.

11 Aug 2AM 5 min

Weak US jobs good for markets and gold

Dylan Bradfield from Sharenet unpacks Friday’s US jobs data and the latest Spur update, where adjusted Heps remains positive. Maarten Ackerman, chief economist at CAM Asset Management, looks at the long-term economic impact of the war in Iran. And Duma Mxenge from Satrix explains why chasing famous names is likely…

11 Aug 1AM 19 min

[TOP STORY] Food giants and discount stores adapt to a weaker consumer

Dhersan Chetty, equity analyst at Foord Asset Management, breaks down consumer confidence, discount strategies and private label growth among major retailers.

7 Aug 2AM 7 min

From asset light to asset heavy: The hyperscaler pivot

Matete Thulare from Investec unpacks Sappi's strong results and the slightly improved trading update from Pick n Pay. Dhersan Chetty, from Foord Asset Management, looks at how SA's increasingly thrifty shopper is reshaping the retail landscape. Simon shares his thoughts on why hyperscalers are shifting from asset-light balance sheets to…

7 Aug 1AM 20 min

[TOP STORY] Unlocking economic puzzles with academic insight

Prof Reza Daniels of Stellenbosch University explains how good data and careful analysis are South Africa’s best tools against economic uncertainty.

6 Aug 2AM 6 min

Why AI needs platinum

Kea Nonyana from PrimeXBT on precious metal miners as PGMs surged and gold followed, plus updates from Super Group and Sabvest. Professor Reza Daniels from Stellenbosch University on how to know when economic data is reliable. Marc Dhalluin, CEO and co-founder of TruthsetsOnline, on online ad fraud and why up…

6 Aug 1AM 20 min

[TOP STORY] Navigating the US-China AI technology split

'The risk that is emerging is a sort of geopolitical risk where access to your competitive advantage through AI could be cut off' – Dawie Scholtz, managing director and partner at Boston Consulting Group, BCG.

5 Aug 2AM 6 min

Exclude Ecobank and Nedbank's underlying business looks strong

Zimele Mbanjwa from FNB Wealth & Investments unpacks Nedbank's seemingly flat results – and why removing the impact of the Ecobank stake disposal reveals a much stronger underlying performance. Dawie Scholtz from Boston Consulting Group discusses SA's critical AI crossroads as it weighs US versus Chinese technology. Duncan Armitage from…

5 Aug 1AM 20 min

[TOP STORY] July 2026 Absa PMI shows manufacturing employment stall despite upticks

‘This release is quite interesting. Its decline this time around hides more positive things than it reveals’ – Absa economist Sello Seleke.

4 Aug 2AM 6 min

US earnings are spectacular so far

Gary Booysen from Rand Swiss unpacks the US earnings season, with around two-thirds of the S&P 500 having reported – what's stood out, for better or worse? Sello Sekele from Absa CIB breaks down the latest July PMI data and explains why weaker readings may not be entirely bad news…

4 Aug 1AM 21 min

[TOP STORY] How SMEs are reshaping our construction industry

Thethe Mokele from Pinsent Masons explores the decline of SA’s construction sector and the rise of SMEs through joint ventures and government support.

3 Aug 2AM 6 min

When is the right time to buy gold miners?

Petri Redelinghuys from Herenya Capital Advisors unpacks AngloGold Ashanti's results and asks whether gold miners are still worth holding. Thethe Mokele of Pinsent Masons explores the key shifts reshaping South Africa's construction industry, while Shaun Meintjes from Consult by Momentum shares practical insights on preparing your children to inherit your…

3 Aug 1AM 18 min

[TOP STORY] Foreign trusts are becoming accessible to everyday offshore investors

‘I think it's vital that people understand that once you've given the funds to the trust, they now belong to the trustees to look after for the benefit of the beneficiaries’: Elana Nel, fiduciary specialist at Ninety One.

31 Jul 2AM 9 min

Is Mondi a buying opportunity at the bottom of the cycle?

Josh Viljoen from Merchant West Investments unpacks Mondi's tough results – and why the market still liked what it saw – before turning to Woolies's trading update, which points to a challenging second half. Elana Nel from Ninety One explains whether a foreign trust has a place in your estate…

31 Jul 1AM 20 min