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Finweek - English

The future of space • Space is the next frontier and even in South Africa, entrepreneurs are focusing on space technology.

in brief

Turning waste into ‘liquid gold’ • On a mission to create a legacy for his family, Orion Lee Herman found something much bigger: A solution to help save the planet’s resources while creating an opportunity in the circular economy of human sanitation waste.

South32 buys into copper • It seems as if there are positive changes afoot at the company, with a newly-acquired stake in a copper mine in Chile.

The effect of Gilbertson’s departure • With Ntsimbintle Holdings now the major shareholder of Jupiter Mines, it could change SA’s manganese industry.

Big city living exodus • Mini cities like Waterfall City and Steyn City are redefining city-style apartment living.

Africa’s largest data centre facility coming soon • Vantage Data Centers plans to invest over R15bn for its first African data centre facility in Attacq’s Waterfall City.

Focusing on global growth • The fund aims to maximise total return through a flexible portfolio invested in different asset classes and regions.

On a positive track

Healthy results expected

Upside potential in the long term

On barriers to entry • There are various ways in which a company or sector can achieve competitive dominance. They usually make for good investments.

Fear and greed in one index • To buck the trend, when markets are hot or cold, is a tough thing to do. However, it can deliver solid returns.

Making money from music • Why investors are increasingly drawn to the music industry.

Simon’s stock tips • Founder and director of investment website JustOneLap.com, Simon Brown, is finweek’s resident expert on the stock markets. In this column he provides insight into recent market developments.

The quantitative easing pandemic • What will the effect be of quantitative easing and how will South Africa respond to it this time around?

The fear of missing out • An ETF that gives investors exposure to ‘meme’ assets and all the popular investments social media offers.

The impact of higher inflation • How will the current trajectory of price increases impact on stocks, bonds and cash?

Budget wish list • Andrew Bahlmann shares what he would like to see in the upcoming Medium-term Budget Policy Statement.

THE HEALTH OF SA’S MEDICAL SCHEMES • As the Covid-19 pandemic abates, finweek takes a look at the financial performance of some of the largest players.

Analysis: SA’s listed medical schemes

The N-word

Relief for medical scheme members

Conviction is key • Sandy Rheeder plays a critical role in Mukuru’s mission to open up financial services to the emerging consumer market in Africa through tailor-made technology solutions and platforms.

Lending a helping hand during tough times • Pioneering earned wage access in South Africa turned out to be a challenging business.

Big compact, big value • Handsome, with a hefty level of standard specification, the roomy Haval Jolion compact crossover is a great value proposition.

Captivating little convertible • Experiencing the...