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Improving efficiency, reducing waste and emissions, strengthening supply-chain transparency and shifting finance away from harmful activities can all reduce risk while protecting ecosystems. (File Photo)

Every business depends on nature and most are helping destroy it, landmark report warns

Biodiversity loss has become a systemic risk to the global economy, as businesses continue to profit from nature while failing to pay for the damage

  • Sheree Bega
6 min read
South Africa hosts the G20 leaders summit this weekend. (@G20org/X)

G20 finance track calls for IMF reform, revitalising the World Trade Organisation, inclusive global growth

The need to ensure the independence of central banks was also one of the key recommendations from South Africa’s G20 finance track

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
Frustration reigned at the R2.3-billion VBS Mutual Bank heist court case after another postponement, with one of the accused’s lawyers arguing that his client was suffering financial prejudice because of the state’s alleged ineptitude.

Plans to revive VBS Mutual Bank ‘progressing’

Efforts to reopen VBS as a commercial entity are ongoing, with a focus on regulatory oversight to prevent past mismanagement and corruption

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
Learn how to budget as soon as possible says financial coach Grace Do Carmo, and this will help you to avoid debt and financial stress.

Navigate your financial independence

Financial literacy can make a world of difference for school leavers

  • Derek Davey
7 min read