[TOP STORY] Mid- to upper-tier spending takes a hit as township economies thrive

‘People are looking more at what happens to their identity and purpose when they retire’ – Craig Lawrence of BDO Wealth Advisors.

Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth on Netflix’s $72 billion move for Warner Bros, Stor-Age’s book build priced above NAV, and Moody’s decision to hold SA’s rating steady. Craig Lawrence from BDO Wealth Advisers weighs in on why so many South Africans remain underprepared for retirement. Phryne Williams, Capital Assignments…

Wesley Diphoko from Fast Company SA explores whether Africa risks becoming an AI user rather than an AI builder.

Schalk Louw from PSG Old Oak on Vodacom lifting its Safaricom stake and a strong year for telcos, with Cell C’s debut drawing a +15% Allan Gray stake – is there still value heading into 2026? Wesley Diphoko from Fast Company SA explores whether Africa risks becoming an AI user…

But, stresses prominent SA economist Dr Roelof Botha, ‘We need to create jobs at any cost’.