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[COMING UP] Join the discussion as Dr Kirston Greenop from Standard Bank shares insights on 'Standard Bank partners with One Young World to promote youth development' on @SAfmRadio #MarketUpdate with Jimmy Moyaha. Tune in from 6pm to 7pm. #Moneyweb #StandardBank Listen here: ow.ly/x2Uz5104a7v

IEC deputy chief electoral officer Masego Sheburi unpacks the recent elections, including weather disruptions, logistical setbacks and the reprinting of 33 million ballot papers following a court ruling. Speaking to @maggsonmedia on #MoneywebAtMidday, Sheburi defends the commission’s preparations. #Moneyweb #LGE2026 ow.ly/muP451045Gh

[ADVISOR VIEW] Financial planning should go beyond leaving money behind. Both partners should understand their finances and know how to manage what comes next. Carina van Rooyen of @PSGPretoriaOos explores why preparing for the first 90 days and beyond matters. #Moneyweb #Finances ow.ly/qma551044is

David Jones has entered voluntary administration, three years after Woolworths sold the Australian retailer for R1.5bn following a costly R21.5bn acquisition. Its collapse is a final blow to one of Woolworths’ most expensive expansion bets. #Moneyweb #Woolworths ow.ly/J6ke51043U9

[ADVISOR VIEW] An ongoing advice fee should come with clear deliverables. Werner Gerber of ClearGauge Wealth questions whether clients are getting value from annual fees once the financial plan is in place. #Moneyweb #Investing ow.ly/ajq15103ZfO

[SPONSORED] For mobile businesses, equipment cover may need to travel beyond the office. @OUTsurance explains what to consider when protecting tools and tech used off-site. ow.ly/fN4751040BK

Gold miners led the rally as the Alsi jumped as much as 5%, while falling oil prices sent Sasol tumbling more than 11%. #Moneyweb #Markets #Oil #Gold ow.ly/663Z51040ng

South Africa’s debt-to-GDP ratio has been revised down to 74.6% from 78.4% after the economy was found to be 5.3% larger than previously estimated. The improved figures could support a credit rating upgrade, but won’t create growth or jobs. #Moneyweb #Economy ow.ly/5CI05103ZTZ

[PODCAST] @SimonPB speaks to World Gold Council senior analyst Krishan Gopaul on #MoneywebNOW about resilient gold demand at record prices, strong central bank and ETF buying, and why consumers are feeling the squeeze. #Moneyweb #Podcast Listen to the full episode here: ow.ly/9mgl5103ZSV

[LISTEN] @jmoyaha_ speaks to Virgin Active Group and Kauai CEO Dean Kowarski on SAfm #MarketUpdate about building a global wellness business, making sacrifices for success and why family remains a priority despite a demanding career. #Moneyweb #Radio Listen to the full conversation here: ow.ly/vWUB5103ZeS

[WATCH] @bronwynnielsen speaks to Pick n Pay CEO Sean Summers on #TheExecutiveExchange about steering the retailer back from the brink, resolving its union dispute without retrenchments, the Boxer deal and preparing for a leadership transition. #Moneyweb #Podcast Watch the full episode here: ow.ly/EfW65103ZcH

[OPINION] Oil shocks, the AI data-centre boom and rising global debt have made 2026 an ‘ODD’ year for investors. Old Mutual Wealth investment strategist Izak Odendaal unpacks the risks shaping markets and why diversification remains key. #Moneyweb #Investing ow.ly/xtI45103Zcl

Millions of South Africans working in the informal sector remain outside formal retirement savings. Old Mutual Consulting actuary Stephen Walker says flexible micro-pensions and small automatic deductions from everyday spending could help close the gap. #Moneyweb #InformalSector ow.ly/XMVH5103ZbL

A Cape Town construction company in business rescue says an outstanding payment dispute with the city threatens its survival and jobs. Baseline Civil Contractors is pursuing about R10m after a high court ruling upheld an adjudicator’s corrected R11.5m award. #Moneyweb #CapeTown ow.ly/QCIp5103Zbk

Safaricom’s first-half net income rose 36% to 58.2bn Kenyan shillings as losses at its Ethiopian operation narrowed. The Vodacom-controlled group is targeting break-even in Ethiopia as it looks beyond its home market for growth. #Moneyweb # Safaricom ow.ly/1PVZ5103Zr3

Brent crude traded below $94 a barrel in the early hours of Thursday morning. #Moneyweb #Oil #Midterms #Markets ow.ly/ThtM5103YU3

It was big news recently when up to 800 people in Bronkhorstspruit fell ill after drinking contaminated tap water – but the problem has been brewing for a long time. #Moneyweb ow.ly/sLu85103YSJ

The closure is a further blow to Kimberley’s fragile economy, where unemployment is high and the diamond mining sector is under pressure. #Moneyweb ow.ly/Gl1n5103YSy

Democrats’ takeover of Congress raises hopes of improved relations between Pretoria and Washington. #Moneyweb #Ramaphosa #Trump #Midterms #Agoa ow.ly/WQlL5103Jlj

More than 29m people have registered to cast ballots in the contest for seats in the 257 local and district councils, with disillusionment running high over how many are being managed. #Moneyweb #IEC #SAelections ow.ly/fpxY5103Bbv