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Savings take a back seat in the current credit boom

Savings take a back seat in the current credit boom

23 March 2007 | Straight Talk

South Africa relies heavily on imports for capital goods and equipment. For too long now, the economy has suffered from a typical Africa malaise, being that we simply export our raw material for offshore manufacture. What pro-active steps should South Afr

At R34 million this Clifton apartment is still a bargain

At R34 million this Clifton apartment is still a bargain

23 March 2007 | The Stage

Can you imagine paying R34 million for a 500 square metre sectional title apartment? At a massive R68, 000 per meter, even the wealthiest individual would find the price tag a trifle daunting. And according to ABSAs latest property index, the same amount

Discovery strides into the UK life assurance industry

Discovery strides into the UK life assurance industry

16 March 2007 | Featured Story

Discovery Holdings has taken another step towards expanding its unique consumer-engaged model in the UK. PruLife, a new joint venture between Discovery and Prudential plc, was introduced by Discovery chief executive, Adrian Gore, at a media briefing held

South Africa's shocking Christmas surprise

South Africa's shocking Christmas surprise

16 March 2007 | The Stage

The Department of Transport (DOT) claims that fatal motor vehicle accidents cost the country R1.095 billion over the most recent festive season. This staggering number is based on the estimated cost of R800, 000 per fatal accident - and multiplied by the

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Does the National Credit Bill do the trick?

Does the National Credit Bill do the trick?

16 March 2007 | Straight Talk
Why throwing money at a problem never works

Why throwing money at a problem never works

09 March 2007 | The Stage
The link between insurance, medicine and oil

The link between insurance, medicine and oil

09 March 2007 | Featured Story
Gold, silver and bronze in the social services race

Gold, silver and bronze in the social services race

09 March 2007 | Straight Talk
How do we get a handle on white collar crime?

How do we get a handle on white collar crime?

03 March 2007 | The Stage
Government should take note of global medical insurance trends

Government should take note of global medical insurance trends

02 March 2007 | Straight Talk
Why China is the ultimate multinational company

Why China is the ultimate multinational company

02 March 2007 | Featured Story
Should the life industry welcome social tax reforms?

Should the life industry welcome social tax reforms?

23 February 2007 | Straight Talk