A powerful year-end reflection by CFI South Africa CEO Zihaad Israfil on financial inclusion as a fundamental human right, highlighting how accessible tools, education, and technology can open economic participation to all South Africans and restore dignity through real opportunity.

A2X Markets has concluded its FSCA enforceable undertaking, retaining 40 of 43 opt-out listed companies, including major large-caps. With clarity on listing procedures, A2X can refocus on delivering competition that lowers costs, boosts liquidity, and drives market innovation in South Africa.

South Africa’s medium-term budget signals growing fiscal discipline despite political complexity. Momentum Investments’ economists, Sanisha Packirisamy and Tshiamo Masike, unpack Treasury’s steady progress toward debt stabilisation, lower inflation targets, and cautious optimism for a sovereign ratings upgrade amid ongoing reform efforts.