Category Business

The fascinating world of new technology

Electric cars, flexi-architecture and veggie gardens in empty high rises… Come 2030, a fascinating world of new technology and, perhaps, a gentler relationship with Mother Earth await us. Doris Viljoen, from the Institute for Futures Research, speaks to MARGUERITE VAN WYK. 

Capitec: onwards & upwards

The past year has, to put it mildly, been taxing for business leaders. But some, like Capitec’s Gerrie Fourie, have thrived on the challenge, as ELMARI RAUTENBACH discovers.

An ideal time to consider offshore wealth creation

Contrary to expectations, the net wealth of some households increased massively following the initial sharp downturn caused by the first Covid-19 lockdown in South Africa. And with similar positive trends being seen across the world, now is the time to look offshore for growth opportunities, with guidance from Old Mutual Wealth's expert advisers.

Bespoke investing: The power of tailored portfolios

Traditionally, tailored portfolios were known as private share portfolios and were available only to the very wealthy. However, today investors can construct a tailored portfolio across many asset classes and different markets, combining growth, flexibility and better risk oversight at a relatively low cost, writes CHRIS POTGIETER.