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Saturday, May 17, 2025

Run on numbers: understanding the financial crisis of the South African Post Office

Explore the challenges faced by the South African Post Office as it navigates financial instability, operational inefficiencies, and the need for modernisation in a digital age.

Personal Finance Financial Planning
Corrie Kruger|Published

The impact of the Trump administration and emerging geopolitical dynamics

Explore the transformative effects of the Trump administration on global geopolitics, examining the rise of BRICS+ and the implications for US foreign policy and international relations

Sunday Independent Analysis
Corrie Kruger|Published

Run on numbers: the numbers that keep South Africans awake at night

Explore the numbers that impact South African citizens, from unemployment rates to education statistics, and understand their significance in shaping the nation's future.

Personal Finance Financial Planning
Corrie Kruger|Published

Run on numbers: BRICS+ nations: a new era in global economic power

Explore the complexities of global politics as the Trump administration reshapes alliances and challenges established norms in trade and diplomacy.

Personal Finance Financial Planning
Corrie Kruger|Published

Run on numbers: how climate change and wildfires affect global financial stability

Explore how recent U. S. climate policies and natural disasters like the Los Angeles wildfires are reshaping global financial stability and insurance markets.

Personal Finance Financial Planning
Corrie Kruger|Published

Run on numbers: how artificial intelligence is democratising creativity and transforming the workforce

Explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping creativity and the workforce, presenting both challenges and opportunities for workers in the digital age.

Personal Finance Financial Planning
Corrie Kruger|Published

Run on numbers: understanding the personal finance landscape in South Africa

Discover the multifaceted challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for individuals and families in 2024 and beyond.

Personal Finance Financial Planning
Corrie Kruger|Published

Run on numbers: from horses to electric vehicles: lessons from history

Explore the historical transition from horse-drawn transport to automobiles and draw parallels to the current shift towards electric vehicles, examining challenges and future technologies.

Personal Finance Financial Planning
Corrie Kruger|Published

Run on numbers: understanding the impact of crime on South Africa's economy

Explore the evolving landscape of crime in South Africa, focusing on the Zama Zama illegal mining syndicate and the critical role of the private sector in combating these challenges. Photo: Hawks.

Personal Finance Financial Planning
Corrie Kruger|Published

Run on numbers: understanding the impact of single-parent households on child poverty in South Africa

Explore the profound impact of single-parent households on child poverty in South Africa, examining the economic implications and the urgent need for systemic change.

Personal Finance Financial Planning
Corrie Kruger|Published

Run on numbers: the impact of municipal debt on retirement funds in South Africa

Explore the alarming state of retirement fund arrears in South Africa's local government and the implications for municipal workers' financial security.

Personal Finance Financial Planning
Corrie Kruger|Published

Renergen: exciting but not for the faint hearted

Renergen is in a formidable position to move up the value-curve as Phase One nears first-production.

Business Report Companies
Corrie Kruger|Published

Run on numbers: personal finance strategies for overcoming information overload

Discover how redefining success and lowering your standards can lead to greater fulfilment in your personal finance journey.

Personal Finance Financial Planning
Corrie Kruger|Published

Run on numbers: The impact of Eskom's debt on electricity supply in Johannesburg

Explore the ongoing electricity and water crises in South Africa, focusing on Eskom's financial struggles and the implications for Johannesburg's residents.

Personal Finance Financial Planning
Corrie Kruger|Published

Run on numbers: South Africa's pension crisis: The dangers of borrowing against your future

South Africa's pension landscape is undergoing significant changes with the introduction of the Two-Pot System and early retirement programmes.

Personal Finance Financial Planning
Corrie Kruger|Published

Run on numbers: Affordable electric vehicles: Key to unlocking EV adoption in Africa

Electric vehicles in Africa? First and foremost, it needs to be affordable, says writer.

Personal Finance Financial Planning
Corrie Kruger|Published

Run on numbers: From Musk to Manas: South Africa's battle against deepfake fraud

In an era of deepfakes and digital deception, South Africa faces a critical challenge. From fake Elon Musk videos to fraudulent investment schemes, the line between truth and falsehood is blurring.

Personal Finance Financial Planning
Corrie Kruger|Published

Run on numbers: South Africa's Gini index challenge: Addressing income inequality

Discover how rethinking our approach to inequality could paint a more accurate picture of South Africa's economic landscape.

Personal Finance Financial Planning
Corrie Kruger|Published

Run on numbers: Navigating personal finance amid global geopolitical uncertainty

Explore how global geopolitical tensions and economic challenges are reshaping personal finance in South Africa.

Personal Finance Financial Planning
Corrie Kruger|Published

Run on numbers: The impact of human capital on business performance in the 4IR

Explore the transformation of human capital from the industrial era to the knowledge economy, focusing on productivity metrics, workplace diversity, and the importance of measuring employee performance.

Personal Finance Financial Planning
Corrie Kruger|Published

Run on numbers: Job seeking rule number 1: Invest in yourself

The advent of AI has changed the recruitment process and therefore applicants must be aware of how to prepare for the job application.

Personal Finance Financial Planning
Corrie Kruger|Published

Run on numbers: Stars are aligning for well-deserved consumer relief

The developing nations (Africa in particular) did not cause global warming, yet here we are assisting the world to rectify the damage.

Personal Finance Financial Planning
Corrie Kruger|Published

Run on numbers: How just are the Just Transition initiatives relating to climate change?

In a decade and a half, half of South Africa’s coal-fired power plants will be retired, says writer.

Personal Finance Financial Planning
Corrie Kruger|Published

Run on numbers: Call to Eskom: Do not increase the price of electricity

Due to the load shedding and unaffordable prices that Eskom charges, customers have turned to solar.

Personal Finance Financial Planning
Corrie Kruger|Published

Run on numbers: The role of the National Financial Ombud Scheme

A raising concern relating to an increase in insurance claim repudiations.

Personal Finance Financial Planning
Corrie Kruger|Published