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How to improve your credit score

Discover essential strategies to improve your credit score this New Year and unlock better financial opportunities.

iOS News
Staff Reporter|Published

Could strong GDP growth lift SA out of junk status? Bank of America weighs in

Bank of America forecasts that South Africa could improve its credit ratings by up to two notches by 2025, contingent on stronger GDP growth and reduced debt burdens.

Business Advice
Vernon Pillay|Published

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tells WEF SA could be out of junk status by 2027, but how will this impact you?

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana outlines South Africa's plans to regain its investment-grade credit rating by 2027 and discusses the implications of junk status on the economy and citizens.

Business Advice
Vernon Pillay|Published

Woman who claims unknown man forced her to take loans and robbed her, ordered to pay it back

The woman said she forced by an unknown man to take loans at various banks including R13,000 from African Bank.

News Crime and Courts
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Middle class and high income consumers are struggling to pay off their debts

The Experian Consumer Default Index has revealed that middle-class and rich consumers are having a hard time paying off their debts.

Business Advice
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

Start building your financial reputation from the first pay day

What you do with your first salary payment is important.

Personal Finance Financial Planning
Opinion|Published

YOUTH MONTH: How young people can make the most of their salaries

It’s important to educate people from a very young age about the pitfalls of credit agreements and for them to adopt healthy money habits early on – from their very first salary.

News South Africa Gauteng
Sihle Mlambo|Published

S&P puts Eskom on credit watch after government announced debt relief measures

Rating agency S&P Global has placed Eskom on credit watch positive, following the announcement by the National Treasury of debt relief measures for Eskom in February.

News South Africa North West
Molaole Montsho|Published