- Rand: Better risk sentiment sweeps through market By Andre Botha, Senior Dealer at TreasuryONE. We have seen a lift in sentiment from yesterday afternoon as the announcement came that the US will delay imposing some tariffs until the 15th of December. China also indicated that they are willing to resume trade talks as well. This buoyed markets as a wave of better...
- Indian generic pharma manufacturers poised to produce APIs for COVID-19 drugs Local production of active pharmaceutical ingredients for some key COVID-19 repurposed drugs is likely to offer a competitive advantage for the formulations manufactured in India in terms of supply and price. This according to data and analytics company, GlobalData. According to GlobalData’s COVID-19 Executive Briefing, COVID-19 has spread to 189 countries with over 6 million...
- Bragan Chemicals acquired by Rolfes Holdings As a strategic partner in various markets, Rolfes Holdings (Rolfes) has further expanded its portfolio through the acquisition of Bragan Chemicals (Bragan) forR213.1 million. Bragan is an importer and distributor of chemicals used in the food, beverage, bakery, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries. The company has an extensive customer base, in excess of 200 companies, including major local and multi-national food manufacturers.
- Paragon Architects’ largest project The 365-key Pullman Accra Airport City Hotel & Serviced Apartments in Accra, Ghana is the largest project designed by Paragon Architects and under construction at present. The 40 000 m2 development is substantial in the context of many African cities and the largest hospitality facility of its kind in Ghana. “It is hugely ambitious, and it...
- Cinematic legend makes a case for canned wines BY: Luciano Ferraro ‘I make more money with wine than with movies. And to think, I didn’t drink when I was young.’ At 80, Francis Ford Coppola still enjoys taking people by surprise. When he became rich with The Godfather he invested almost everything in a winery in the Napa Valley, the Rubicon Estate, which...
- How will your clients’ employees death benefits be distributed? By: Nashalin Portrag, Head of FundsAtWork at Momentum Corporate The main purpose of a retirement fund is simple: build up enough retirement savings during your working years so that you are able to continue living the lifestyle you have become accustomed to when you retire. Retirement planning is therefore the simple concept of planning financially...
- Futuregrowth scoops up three Imbasa Yegolide Awards Futuregrowth Asset Management was voted Bond Manager of the Year, Responsible Investment Manager of the Year and Alternative Asset Class Manager of the Year for 2018 at the Annual Imbasa Yegolide Awards held in Johannesburg last night. Nominated by the retirement fund industry, the awards aim to reward professional excellence by recognising service providers who...
- Retirement funds can help to give savings momentum Government’s attempt in the recent budget speech to encourage South Africans to save more is welcomed. The annual investment limit in Tax Free Savings Accounts was increased from R33 000 to R36 000. However, this move is unlikely to spark any real change in South Africans’ savings behaviour. We are clearly not a nation of savers...
- Financial sector transformation progress below expectation The financial sector still needs to improve its performance against its transformation targets as set in the Amended Financial Sector Code (FS Code), the Financial Sector Transformation Council (FSTC) said in a statement today. The 2017/18 Financial Sector State of Transformation Annual Report shows that in general, Financial institutions in the sector did not meet...
- Live microbial strain supplement used in COVID-19 clinical trial ADM and Hospital Sagunto, one the largest medical centres in the Valencia region, are partnering for a clinical trial into the effect of using a food supplement containing live microbial strains to promote gut microbiome balance and help improve health functions related to outcomes for COVID-19 patients in high risk groups. On 18 March Dr...

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28 Oct 2020

Absa takes pride in announcing Lionesses Xpo virtual event

The Absa Lionesses Xpo has been developed to showcase a diverse array of products and services from over 100 of…

Absa takes pride in announcing Lionesses Xpo virtual event

The Absa Lionesses Xpo has been developed to showcase a diverse array of products and services from over 100 of South Africa’s exciting women-owned businesses on a sophisticated virtual platform that will be launched with a dynamic, interactive event on Thursday, 29 October. Doing business with women entrepreneurs has never…

19 Mar 2020

Securex postponed to August

Specialised Exhibitions has decided to reschedule its Securex South Africa, A-OSH Expo and Facilities Management Expo trade shows to 18…

Securex postponed to August

Specialised Exhibitions has decided to reschedule its Securex South Africa, A-OSH Expo and Facilities Management Expo trade shows to 18 to 20 August 2020 following developments in the COVID-19 national state of disaster Ban on mass gatherings The three co-located shows will still take place at Gallagher Convention Centre in…

12 Jun 2018

Visit Africa’s largest residential, commercial and industrial building trade show

Interbuild Africa has served South Africa’s building and construction industry for over five decades, to become the largest trade show…

Visit Africa’s largest residential, commercial and industrial building trade show

Interbuild Africa has served South Africa’s building and construction industry for over five decades, to become the largest trade show of its kind on the African continent. Along with its co-located shows, Interbuild Africa, is the definitive showcase for the full spectrum of building, construction and related industries. The show…

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