Money
Alvarez & Marsal expands into Africa, launching office in Cape Town
Competition for minerals between China and the West has turned attention towards resource-rich African states
By Reuters
Moody’s gives up regulatory licence of South African subsidiary
Credit rating agency Moody’s has given up the regulatory licence of its South African subsidiary to focus on serving cross-border investors and African issuers looking to attract international funding.
By Reuters
Senegal cuts government agencies to save cash amid debt woes
The West African country is grappling with debts that reached 132% of GDP at the end of 2024, according to the IMF
By Reuters
BROKERS’ NOTES: Buy Goldrush, sell Optasia
Astoria’s recent unbundling of its Goldrush stake should improve liquidity and may result in price-insensitive selling. However, Optasia has a demanding valuation with little room for error
By Richard Cheesman
Trump calls for one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%
US President Donald Trump has called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10% starting on January 20 but did not provide details on how his plan will come to fruition or how he planned to make companies comply.
By Reuters
WATCH: How to plan for retirement as an entrepreneur
Business Day TV spoke to Graydon Morris from Sterling Private Wealth
By Business Day TV
WATCH: Unlocking opportunities to grow SA’s township economy
Business Day TV speaks with Naledzani Mosomane, head of enterprise and supplier development at Standard Bank
WATCH: Focus on the rand
Business Day TV speaks to Frederick Mitchell, Aluma Capital‘s chief economist
By Business Day TV
Shoprite banks on billions in profits
The absence of a deposit fee should be a factor in Shoprite luring the mass market, where cash still plays a role
By ADELE SHEVEL
WATCH: Driving impact finance in Southern Africa
Business Day TV speaks to Emma Parker, sustainable and impact finance manager at Anglo American
WATCH: What drives capital flows to business
Business Day TV talks to Grace Legodi, managing partner at Keyo Ventures, about what attracts capital, from a fund manager’s perspective
WATCH: Trade wars threaten African jobs
Business Day TV speaks to Nthabiseng Moleko, economist from Stellenbosch Business School
WATCH: SA tax — historical context and current challenges
Business Day TV speaks to Keith Engel, CEO of the SA Institute of Taxation
WATCH: Ashor Sarupen on navigating tax policy in uncertain times
Business Day TV speaks to Ashor Sarupen, SA deputy finance minister
