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The Editor's Desk - Tue 17 Feb 2026: Taxing the rich, the AI hysteria, and the end of the prime rate

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In today’s premium briefing, we dive into why the "rich getting richer" narrative fails when viewed on a post-tax basis and why entrepreneurs are reaching a breaking point with global tax hikes. Alec also explores the long-term reality of the AI revolution and a significant shift in South African monetary policy that could see the end of the traditional prime overdraft rate by 2027.
17 Feb 7AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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