More (mostly rich) South Africans are now getting home loans – here’s why

Except for a brief period in the beginning of 2018, home loan growth has not outpaced...

China's hopes of becoming the world's largest economy are hitting a major roadblock

China’s economy is growing at its slowest pace in nearly three decades, and some...

How to avoid the Janu-worry blues

This is going to be a tough festive season for many South Africans.

Here's why the IMF's Argentina bailout is making people nervous

The International Monetary Fund this week announced plans to expand Argentina's bailout...

Argentina's currency continues to slide despite the world's highest interest rates and a $50 billion IMF bailout

The peso, which has shed about half of its value this year, is the worst-performing...

The crusading credit regulator should never have gone after Lewis, says the high court

The National Credit Regulator insisted that Lewis stores were ripping off customers. It...

Want credit? A new court ruling says you may not need to provide payslips or bank statements any more

The ruling comes amid increased concern about South African mounting credit and store...