Why independence matters most
Of all the reasons for Pick n Pay’s existential challenges, few analysts would have tagged lack of involvement by the Ackerman family as one.
What the chef ordered: Darren Allsopp from VUE Shortmarket
Darren Allsopp, who is head chef at rooftop restaurant and bar VUE Shortmarket, on Cape Town’s cool Heritage Square, dishes up what he’d order
‘Stop accepting crime’ – Eskom chair
While so many economic lights are now flashing green, the one major hindrance to investment remains as intractable as ever: runaway crime. Speaking on
What readers rate right now
We asked Currency readers what they’ve got on their bedside tables and in their kindle libraries that is worth seeking out. Here’s what these
Why inflation stays high: Politicians can’t grasp economic realities
The late Tito Mboweni, followed by Gill Marcus and now Lesetja Kganyago, all had one key instruction from the government: tackle inflation. And all
Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Tiago Sarmento
He’s the Mount Nelson’s GM, and we think his mom makes the finest pasteis de nata ever (they’re on the Nellie’s menu, in case
South Africa’s kidnapping scourge
It’s a significant moment in the development of a nation when ordinary citizens become the target of organised crime. Even if they just feel
What we’re drinking this week: Woolies canned wine
Pop into a boutique booze shop or big retailer in London or New York and you’ll see rows and rows of canned drinks. There
The nine lives of the utterly inept Kabelo Gwamanda
Let it not be said that, in South Africa, second chances aren’t abundant. Just look at our politicians: they’ve made an art out of failing
Assets and liabilities: The October edition
From over-the-top business trips to Stanley Cups and TV comebacks, we rate what’s in and what’s out. Assets … Over-the-top business trips (and accountability