13 April 2025
Loadshedding Stages Explained: Stage 1 to 8
Experiencing a power outage after a severe storm is a situation many South Africans are familiar with, often leaving households and businesses without electricity for ...
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9 March 2025
South Africa Provinces Ranked By Education
South Africa’s education system varies across provinces, with some regions performing significantly better than others. Factors such as matric pass rates, school infrastructure, literacy levels, ...
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17 February 2025
Top 10 African Countries With The Strongest Currency Exchange Rates In 2025
Africa possesses an abundance of natural resources, yet it is often characterised by economic challenges, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, internal conflicts ...
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20 April 2025
Interest Rate South Africa 2025
Interest rates play a significant role in shaping the financial well-being of individuals, businesses, and the economy as a whole. In South Africa, understanding interest ...
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12 February 2025
Dollar to Rand
The Dollar to Rand exchange rate is a subject of interest for many South Africans, whether it’s for personal transactions, international travel, or business purposes. ...
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6 April 2025
What is the Financial Impact Of Load Shedding
Load shedding, a term now deeply ingrained in the daily lives of South Africans, no longer sparks as much surprise as it once did. What ...
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17 February 2025
How Much is the Rand Worth?
As South Africa’s official currency, the Rand (ZAR) holds a pivotal role in the nation’s economy. Beyond its domestic use, it is also recognized as ...
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8 February 2025
History of the South African Rand
The South African Rand (ZAR) is the official currency of South Africa and is also accepted in the Common Monetary Area, which includes Lesotho, Namibia, ...
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23 February 2025
Nigeria vs South Africa
Nigeria and South Africa are two of Africa’s largest and most influential economies, each with distinct strengths and challenges. While Nigeria is known for its ...
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17 February 2025
What Happens When Repo Rate Increases?
When the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) announces an increase in the repo rate, it signals a shift in monetary policy that impacts everyone from ...
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19 April 2025
What is the REPO Rate?
The repo rate, also known as the repurchase rate, is a crucial financial term that plays a pivotal role in the economy, influencing various aspects ...
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16 March 2025
Fuel Price Expectations South Africa
As South Africa grapples with fluctuating fuel price trends, understanding the factors influencing these changes is increasingly important for consumers and businesses alike. From global ...
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13 April 2025
Jobs in Demand: The Future of South Africa’s Job Market
As South Africa navigates through economic shifts and technological advancements, the job market is evolving rapidly, creating numerous opportunities for those with the right skills ...
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8 February 2025
Amazon’s South African Launch: A Slow Start
Amazon’s entry into South Africa has been notably modest. The initial offering is quite limited, intentionally so. Calling it ‘underwhelming’ might be an understatement. The ...
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8 February 2025
Could 2024 Be the Year the Rand Regains its Strength?
The rand has faced challenges, experiencing a 9% drop against the US dollar in 2023 and a significant 17% decline over the past two years. ...
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6 April 2025
Eskom’s New Stage 16 Load Shedding Schedules are a Complete Nightmare
Stage 12 entails a daunting 24-hour power outage, but the situation is about to worsen… Reports reveal that there are now 16 stages of load ...
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20 April 2025
Is South Africa Heading into a Recession?
In the grand tapestry of global economics, individual nations play roles much like threads, each contributing to the larger picture and affected by the tug ...
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