Could boards of directors have foreseen Covid-19? Maybe. But contrary to what some say, you can prepare for a black swan

While some call for extensive spending to combat the virus, the real trick will be obtaining the funds to do so

Four months ago, you’d never have predicted where you’d be. But there’s only one guide to conquering your anxiety, especially on the markets: history

Last week, Open Secrets argued that an amnesty for state capture would fail. It’s wrong

The biggest danger to investors’ wealth is never the next correction or bear market, but their own behaviour

Making the most of investment opportunities in Africa requires a willingness by investors to take a different approach to dealmaking

With little scope to hike tax, Mboweni’s plan is for Sars to become a whole lot better in collections

The onerous process the City of Joburg puts entrepreneurs through is at odds with Ramaphosa’s plans for SA

Two decades on and the state has finally drafted a policy to spell out who should benefit from land reform. It’s a big step in the right direction

Global asset valuations — both equity and fixed interest — look less appealing than those of SA assets

After hounding out the whistleblower who exposed Liberty Life’s disastrous pension fund cancellations programme, the insurer has sat on its hands

Back in 2011, the unions’ main concern was the threat of imports from Walmart. Such a myopic focus meant they missed the real shift in retail

The steady decline in listings of small and medium-sized companies on the JSE is attributable to a negative economic cycle and investor sentiment

Business has long pressed President Cyril Ramaphosa to take tough action. But the government fails to see the urgency