July 9, 2026
Ashburton Investments helps unlock opportunity for South Africa's future leaders
Ashburton Investments has partnered with the Alexandra Education Committee Foundation to help talented learners from under-resourced communities access quality education, demonstrating how targeted investment in education can unlock opportunity, develop future skills and promote long-term economic inclusion.
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July 9, 2026
Sanlam SANParks SMME Fund Surpasses R50 Million Milestone
The Sanlam-SANParks SMME Fund has surpassed R50 million in interest-free funding, empowering rural entrepreneurs to fulfil contracts, create jobs and participate in conservation-linked value chains while driving inclusive economic growth in communities surrounding South Africa’s national parks.
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July 9, 2026
The end of prime: A new era for South Africa’s credit pricing
The South African Reserve Bank’s proposal to replace the prime lending rate with the repo rate marks a significant shift towards greater transparency in credit pricing, helping borrowers better understand loan costs while modernising the country’s lending framework.
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July 7, 2026
Surging fuel costs force SA SMEs into survival mode as confidence cracks
Business Partners’ latest SME Confidence Index shows confidence among South African SMEs has weakened as rising fuel costs and global uncertainty drive businesses to prioritise resilience, cost management and operational efficiency over growth.
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July 2, 2026
China's weaknesses are creating its next generation of global champions
Following a research trip to China, PSG Asset Management argues that investors may be overlooking compelling opportunities as intense domestic competition, technological innovation and global expansion create a new generation of internationally competitive Chinese companies.
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July 1, 2026
Gold Faces a Pivotal Second Half as Geopolitical Risk, Rate Expectations, and Investor Positioning Collide
The World Gold Council’s Mid-Year Outlook 2026 says gold’s direction in the second half of the year will depend on geopolitical tensions, interest rates and investor sentiment, with strong long-term global demand expected to underpin the precious metal’s resilience.
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