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This year, South Africa is set to become the tenth-largest solar market in the world. In 2023 R17.5 billion rands of solar panels were imported into this country. In episode 4 of The Current we explore SA's apparent solar boom.

Startup valuations are significantly influenced by where the startup is based and how quickly it can scale. This is part of why Silicon Valley valuations tend to be higher.

With elections just around the corner, managing behavioural bias is critical to success. In other words: don't make panic decisions! Kingsley Williams of Satrix shares his thoughts.

CA Sales Holdings returned to Unlock the Stock to discuss the financial performance and strategic focus areas, with a vibrant Q&A to end the session.

The Divided States of America, the Battle for Britain and SA’s coalition conundrum, the stakes are high as over 60 nations around the world go to the polls this year. Investec Wealth & Investment Chief Investment Strategist Chris Holdsworth shares his insights.

Siyabulela Nomoyi contemplates the soft landing in the US and the opportunities for bond investors in Southern Africa.

Astoria Investments returned to Unlock the Stock to update attendees on the portfolio and latest thinking.

In the savings and investment environment, Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) stand out as both a beacon of potential and a puzzle of misconceptions. A common misconception is that TFSAs are only for short-term savings due to their accessibility. However, the true power of TFSAs lies in their potential for tax-free growth over the long-term. Nomzamo Manqele, an astute investment specialist and wealth advisor at Fedgroup, makes a pertinent point by saying: “Access to funds in long-term savings products are usually restricted until retirement age, but with TFSAs, people have access to their savings within seven days. This might create an impression that TFSAs are short-term savings products when in fact, they should be grouped with long-term savings.”