Simon Brown on 26/05/2026

Pick n Pay: Still a long way to go

A look at renewed momentum in Africa’s fintech sector amid fresh IPO activity and investment. We also unpack Fedgroup’s R500m IDC funding boost for renewable energy projects.

S Simon Brown
Francois Stofberg on 26/05/2026

The end of free insurance for investors

In the past, financial markets operated under a pattern where bad economic news often led to policy support. Amid the new, more political form of state capitalism the 'buy the dip' habit may be dangerous.

F Francois Stofberg
Keith McLachlan on 26/05/2026

A screaming red flag for the USA

US Treasuries are pricing in outcomes the same as the credit crisis but, with vastly more debt, the US fiscus has less room to move.

K Keith McLachlan