February 10, 2026
KPMG: SONA Preview
KPMG’s Frank Blackmore previews South Africa’s State of the Nation Address, highlighting fiscal consolidation, infrastructure investment, and private-sector initiatives. Discover why 2026 could signal steady economic growth, job creation, and measured policy continuity in a complex geopolitical landscape.
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February 10, 2026
Taking flight and taking fright
AI promises a productivity revolution, but history shows technological breakthroughs come with uncertainty, societal shifts, and volatile markets. This article explores the risks, opportunities, and lessons investors can learn from past innovations, and why patience remains key.
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February 10, 2026
Central bank independence under threat
Concerns over US central bank independence are resurfacing as political pressure on the Federal Reserve intensifies. Sebastian Mullins examines how Trump’s involvement in Fed decisions could affect inflation, rate policy and long-term market stability.
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February 5, 2026
Gold and silver: De‑leveraging, volatility and the Fed regime change
A historic surge in silver, amplified by leverage, has reversed sharply, dragging gold lower in the process. James Luke explains why this correction may be technical rather than structural, and where markets could go next.
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February 5, 2026
Against all the odds
Behind Bidvest’s numbers lies a workforce of over 134,000 people who kept delivering through unprecedented disruption. Daniel Malan pays tribute to the culture, leadership and grit that allowed the business to keep growing against the odds.
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February 5, 2026
2026 set to test markets as global fragmentation deepens
From Trump’s renewed trade wars to AI-fuelled productivity gains, Citadel’s Maarten Ackerman outlines why 2026 is a pivotal year for global markets and a make-or-break moment for South Africa’s growth, reform momentum and investor confidence.
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