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President Ramaphosa hurriedly signed the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) bill into law days before the end of his term. Foord’s healthcare analyst Dhersan Chetty unpacks the implications of the NHI,…

The importance of teaching children about money cannot be overstated. Financial education is not just about understanding rands and cents; it is about fostering a mindset that values saving, budgeting, and…

The narrow US-market rally advanced in June, propelled to nosebleed highs by Wall Street’s relentless optimism. The S&P 500 Index closed the first half of the year more than 14% up. The air is becoming even thinner…

As the dust settles on South Africa’s national elections, we can all heave a sigh of relief. With the formation of a clunky Government of National Unity (GNU) that excludes the two most radical parties, South Africa…

We certainly don’t have to look too far to find negativity. Whether it’s in the news, via social media or even just through conversations with colleagues or friends and family around the dinner table, we’re fed a…

Investors continued to chase rainbows in May, powering world stock markets to a 4.1% gain. In the US, the leading stock indices again made new highs. The ‘Fantastic Four’ — Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft and Alphabet —…