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A thread on how i started my investment journey.
1. I was tired of being broke and wanted to do something about it
2. I started reading alot of personal finance books
3. The book that stood for me was @WarrenIngram "How to make your first million"
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The @WorldBankGroup is bringing its leadership to #AFIS2026 in Luanda! 🇦🇴
Led by @IFC_org MD @Diop_IFC, alongside Vice Presidents and Directors, our delegation will advance conversations on mobilizing private capital, financing African businesses and creating jobs.
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UPDATE ON MARKETS: October looked quiet at index level but masked a sharp rotation underneath. The JSE edged down just -0.39% for the month. Weakness was concentrated offshore & in resources. Global and Local Property led asset class performance. EM went from hero to zero.
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People often say: "Why focus on economic growth and GDP per Capita? Other things are much more important than money."
Here is the thing: many of those other things correlate strongly with GDP per capita.
Listened to the podcast yesterday. Link below for those wanting to listen
open.spotify.com/episode/2v0…
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Breakfast Read. T-3 to Wednesday LGE 📊
There are 4,485 wards in South Africa. More than 50% of the names on ward ballots for the 2026 local government elections belong to someone standing in more than one ward. Long story here about this loophole, but this week let’s pay actual attention.
Before you vote, please double-check how many wards the candidates on your ward’s ballot paper are standing in. Someone on the ballot in multiple wards is not invested in service delivery, your problems, and the community.
Why: Your ward vote elects a councillor, but it also counts towards each party's share of council seats (PR seats), even if a party’s candidate in your ward loses.
Parties therefore put names of candidates on as many ward ballots as they can, and often the same person shows up on ballots, ward after ward. In Johannesburg, there are candidates who are on the ballot in all 135 wards; and similarly in Ethekwini candidates feature in as many as 112 wards.
Search for your address or locate your ward on the map to see who's standing in your ward and where else they may be standing.
The link: ballotbox.co.za/
Recommended feature to try: 📈 generate an infographic showing details of how your ward voted (overall turnout was dismal that year countrywide 😮💨) and performed in the 2021 LGE, so you can make the most informed decisions now.
Water, stormwater drains, refuse removal and the size of the potholes in your community are political. It’s our business. Get in line. #CountryDuty #Elections
Sample wards 📷:
Midrand, Umlazi, Khayelitsha, Bryanston
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A brilliant analysis on marginalized communities and the importance of dignity and respect.
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Naspers + Prosus weight in the Top 40 has been cut almost in half.
Aug 2025: Naspers 14.1% | Prosus 4.7%
Sep 2026: Naspers 7.5% | Prosus 2.6%
They’re a massive drag on the JSE and they’re holding the index back, since Gold, PGMs and the banks are higher over the same period.
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Last week the Handbook on Energy Transitions in Africa was launched.
I wrote chapter 2: The Geopolitics of Energy in Africa: Resources, Trade and Global Interest.
1.Passive income that covers all my expenses.
2. A round the world flight ticket that covers 170 territories
3. A Cartier panther watch, I went to Cartier Singapore to try it on
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An opportunity for young Africans interested in Artificial Intelligence!
Carnegie Mellon University Africa is accepting applications for its Certificate in Artificial Intelligence for Africa.
The program is fully online and free for selected applicants.
It includes six courses covering AI, Python, machine learning, and generative AI, with practical exercises.
Who can apply?
Students and professionals with basic knowledge of programming, linear algebra, probability, and statistics.
Participants should be able to dedicate at least 5–6 hours per week.
Important dates:
* Application deadline: November 15, 2026
* Program starts: January 17, 2027
Selection is based on qualifications and available places.
More information and applications:
lnkd.in/dh9mcRtG
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.you got skill & domain expertise, showing you've built stuff b4 + entrepreneurial intent?
I’m scouting talent (professionals/founders) for Jasiri4Africa cohort 3: fully funded 3-month CPT residency to validate ideas, then ~R600k funding to launch & build
DM me for AMA session
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Dont have enough funds to maximise kids TFSA in this economy but maybe 1 day R500pm will be something significant. Kids have time on their side! I will keep trying. Whenever they get money for their bdays from fam etc, it all goes into their Investment accounts. Every bit helps!
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The long list of @Satrix_SA #distributions are out and they don't disappoint. The SA bond #ETFs are always good payers, but within SA equity, the precious metal miners have boosted the dividend yield on #STXRES and #STXDIV #spoiltforchoice cc @ETFSA
