Mboweni, Mandela, Mobutu, and the shaping of South Africa’s economy
In the interregnum between the release of Nelson Mandela in 1990 and the first democratic elections in 1994, a young Tito Mboweni persuaded Mandela
Why South Africa’s retail bosses are coining it
It’s ironic that Ian Moir’s near destruction of Woolworths may have helped to bump up the remuneration package paid to Shoprite’s Pieter Engelbrecht, as
The maddening genius of Elon Musk
As investments in new ventures go, it’s hard to imagine Elon Musk being interested in developing a golf course or building a hotel, which
Jewellery: an investor’s best friend
It takes a strong-willed (and dare we say it, dull) person to muster immunity against the allure of fine jewels. Even if the Rolex
Why you’re a terrible saver (and how to get better)
Most people struggle to save due to poor financial literacy, often lacking essential money-management skills like budgeting. Others grapple with self-control, driven by the
What the chef ordered: Freddie Dias from The Marabi Club
Ever wondered what chefs want to eat on their own menus – and where they dine when they’re not the one doing the cooking?
What we’re drinking this week: Ghost Corner, The Bowline
This week the Woolworths WCellar buying team picked a fancy but unusual white with a rather spooktacular name. Perfect for a little Halloween drinks
How Mboweni moulded South Africa’s economy
For a decade, everyone knew the drill on the Thursday afternoon when the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) was to announce its decision on
The exchange … with Prescient China’s Tian Pan
September was a bonanza for punters in Chinese stocks – thanks to promises of a whatever-it-takes stimulus package by the Chinese authorities. Only, perhaps,
The glass is half full
It’s nearly 100 years since Tommy Armour won golf’s first Open Championship ever held at Carnoustie. Since then, there have been seven other champions