Point of Reflection for 17 June 2025
“There are definitely many opportunities in Africa. Yes, we have unbelievable challenges, but as I often tell people, we started a bank called Capitec in South Africa and it is an unbelievable success.” – Jannie Mouton, Founder of PSG African markets may be challenging, but they remain filled with real opportunities. Investing with vision and […]
Point of Reflection for 16 June 2025
“If you do not have your own skin in the game, you will never have accountability.” – Alpesh Patel, Founder of Mi-Fone True financial literacy begins when you take responsibility for your own investments. Opening an account and participating in the markets gives you skin in the game and with it, the discipline to learn, […]
Point of Reflection for 15 June 2025
“Learn to hunt with your cubs…” – Ashley Mhonda (Father, Ad Man, DJ) It is often said that one should never quote or elevate a contemporary, but here we are, again. As parents, we carry the responsibility of educating our children about money & involving them in financial matters from an early age. Starting small […]
Point of Reflection for 14 June 2025
“The greatest danger to our future is apathy.” – Jane Goodall Most innovation comes from taking a positive outlook on the future even if that view is cloaked in negativity. Just this week alone I have come across (in my opinion), deeply flawed interpretations about the African economy and its constituent national markets. What struck […]
Point of Reflection for 13 June 2025
“To build a successful business, you must start small and dream big.” – Aliko Dangote Participation in the markets happens at many levels, with entrepreneurship serving as a pivotal cog in the engines that drive both economic growth and market development. Through innovation, entrepreneurs play the important role of creating jobs, generating wealth and enabling […]