Policies President Zuma Should Consider in his State of the Nations Address...
Vivian Atud identified nine policies areas that the president should consider for his 2015 address.
View ArticleInsiders at Famous Brands Sold 1,390,444 shares since January 04th 2015:...
In just over a month, Famous Brands have sold around R130 million in shares. What should we read into this? asks Vivian Atud.
View ArticleNene’s Gift to Investors
If you are an investor or a saver, the minister of finance was on your side yesterday. Let me tell you why, says Vivian Atud.
View ArticleOld Time Investment Principles Still the Most Relevant Today
One thing I have learned from the best, is that investors need to focus on three main things when making an investment, writes Vivian Atud.
View ArticleThe Worst is Yet to Come for South African Consumers
There were indications that 2015 could be a great year for South African consumers. However, things have changed and are changing fast for the worst, says Vivian Atud.
View ArticleSouth African Market Review: Quarter 1
Vivian Atud looks at - among other things- the impact of Eskom's rating downgrade on the local economy.
View ArticleWhy BEE benefits blacks the least
BEE and affirmative action policies are working to uplift the previously disadvantaged – but black Africans aren’t the ones benefiting the most, argues Vivian Atud.
View ArticleRising Output in Platinum a Blessing and a Curse to the SA Platinum Sector
While increasing production sounds great for most companies as it reflects proper utilization of resources and output maximization, it may not be good for all stakeholders, says Vivian Atud.
View ArticleThe GDP figure for the 1st quarter 2015 shows that South Africa urgently...
If you know anything about statistics- you would know the saying “let the data speak”. Contrary to rhetoric by politicians and government officials that things are getting better, data released by...
View ArticleThe South African Public Sector Now Consumes 40.6 % of Gross National Revenue...
Looking beyond the rising jobs numbers, one may argue that the public sector employment boom has caused more harm to the poor in SA than good, says Vivian Atud.
View ArticleHiring a Financial Advisor
Hiring a financial advisor is tricky. Vivian Atud discusses three key elements that one should consider.
View ArticleHow to Build a Diversified Investment Portfolio
Vivian Atud offers some tips on how to build a diversified investment portfolio.
View ArticleUS Federal Rate Hike- South Africa a Loser
The news of interest rate hike in US could not have come at a worse time for South Africa. Vivian Atud explains.
View ArticleBEE-SASOL shares lost 14.97 percent on the JSE yesterday: Should investors be...
As investors continue to watch what happens to the depressed shares of Sasol Inzalo in 2016, it may be time for companies to rethink BEE shares structuring and listing on the JSE, argues Vivian Atud.
View ArticleTips on Exchange Traded Funds
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are comparatively new entrants to the investing world. Vivian Atud shares three tips for trading in it.
View ArticleMake your Municipality Work for you
As the inauguration of executive mayors in various metros we need to wake up and start holding these new mayors and councillors accountable, says Vivian Atud.
View ArticleWhy an Additional 10 Billion Rand Subsidy to SAA is a Bad Idea?
The South African Airways has asked the South African government for additional 10 billion rand subsidy, saying that the state-owned company needs to recapitalise and to be on a profit-making path...
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