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COVID-19

10 Apr 2020

When the going gets tough, farmers are on familiar territory

By Janice Roberts

South African farmers are old hands at adapting to uncertain and daunting circumstances, and our local agricultural industry has proved to be most enterprising in acclimatising to challenges as they arise.

10 Apr 2020

COVID-19: Prescient's view from China

By Janice Roberts

At Prescient, we don’t usually comment on anything other than quantitative factors, the interpretation of data and what our models are telling us. We believe that investments should be based on research and facts, and that emotions are counterproductive to successful investment decisions.
09 Apr 2020

JSE issues guidance on impact of Covid-19

By Janice Roberts

JSE-listed companies may have to fulfil various duties under the Listings Requirements in relation to disclosures of the impact of Covid-19 on their businesses, scheduled shareholders’ meetings and changes to dividend declarations. The JSE has issued several notes to alert and guide issuers and sponsors in this situation.
09 Apr 2020

Economic growth vital to ease Covid-19 'double crisis'

By Janice Roberts

South Africa cannot afford to let the private sector alone continue ‘taking the pain’ of the devastating economic consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic – urgently needed reforms must include reducing state spending and cutting the huge public service wage bill.
09 Apr 2020

Keeping perspective in times of fear

By Janice Roberts

The evidence is clear: starting valuations are a very important predictor of long-term returns. However, this insight gets lost in times of market panic when all the attention goes to reducing portfolio risk.

09 Apr 2020

Financial planning in the time of coronavirus

By Janice Roberts

We’re living in unprecedented times. The coronavirus pandemic has wrought havoc on countless lives and economies. It has taken away our freedom and limited our ability to engage in normal activities.

09 Apr 2020

10 tips to (financially) survive retrenchment

By Janice Roberts

It’s arguably one of the worst moments in anybody’s life. Retrenchment is just plain unpleasant, regardless of how much your company or organisation has tried to support you or minimise the emotional blow.

09 Apr 2020

You can still buy life cover during lockdown

By Janice Roberts

You can still buy life cover in the time of coronavirus, even if you can’t do the blood test and medical examination right away.
09 Apr 2020

Finance and businesses in the time of COVID-19

By Janice Roberts

The Covid-19 crisis has brought much of the world economy to a sudden stop. Millions upon millions of people are in lockdown across the world, preventing them from working, buying, producing and selling goods and services.

08 Apr 2020

Free virtual medical consultations for all South Africans

By Janice Roberts

Bonitas Medical Fund today announced that it has extended its free virtual medical consultations to all South Africans. This facility includes medical advice about COVID-19, other medical problems, the writing of prescription, where necessary and free delivery of chronic medication.
08 Apr 2020

Old Mutual provides R4 billion cover to healthcare workers during Covid-19

By Janice Roberts

Old Mutual today announced that it is making R4 billion worth of cover available to approximately 430 000 registered healthcare workers across South Africa.

08 Apr 2020

Democratising smart money decisions during lockdown

By Janice Roberts

Social isolation during this 21-day lockdown is bound to impact people's wellbeing and mental health. Combined with South Africa's high rate of unemployment and the rising tide of debt, we might very well be sitting on a ticking time bomb.