[TOP STORY] GDP limited as a measure of SA’s economic health

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha unpacks Optasia’s results as the stock trades below its 1900c IPO price. Helanya Fourie from Bureau Economic Research explains why GDP is no longer enough – and why we need a faster, more responsive alternative. Plus, Jono Bowling from Standard Bank Group breaks down the auto…

‘If businesses don't adopt or even consider developing a stablecoin strategy, they are accumulating what I like to call 'optionality risk' – Chanal Subramoney from Yellow Card.

Oil remains elevated, but with global drawdowns still fairly modest, Nick Kunze of Sanlam Private Wealth asks whether Sasol’s latest move signals more upside or is simply an oil-leverage trade. Chanal Subramoney from Yellow Card makes the business case for a stable coin strategy. And with the new tax year…

Ayesha Hatea from TransUnion Africa discusses the surge in new vehicle sales driven by affordability, extended loan terms, the popularity of Chinese brands, and generational buying trends.

Schalk Louw from PSG Old Oak unpacks Standard Bank’s strong-looking results, with the group now deriving 40% from the rest of Africa, while we also touch on Woolies’s sudden CEO exit and ongoing oil pressure. Ayesha Hatea from TransUnion Africa joins us on the new trends emerging after new vehicle…