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‘SMEgo is a platform that aims to solve the challenges of small to medium enterprises’ – Thandeka Dludla, Business Manager for Corporate SME at Old Mutual.

20 Jun 2025 English South Africa Business

Have a side-hustle and salaried account in one with benefits

FNB’s Mohamed Choonara introduces the bank’s Solopreneur platform offering, which ‘manages both personal and business finances through a single banking profile’ without clients needing two separate accounts.

28 May 9 min

How to manage your money amid rising living expenses

Thabo Hollo, programme manager for Financial Education at Old Mutual, shares practical advice on managing debt, cutting unnecessary spending and navigating rising fuel, food and interest rate pressures facing South African consumers.

27 May 6 min

Too many investment choices? Why advice matters more than ever

Renzi Thirumalai, chief investment officer at FNB Wealth and Investments, explains why investors are overwhelmed by choice, how emotional decisions hurt returns, and why advice-led investing and patience remain critical for long-term financial success.

25 May 10 min

How Old Mutual helps SMEs become the job creators the country needs

From an investment perspective ‘after we give you the money we then monitor and support you,’ explains Ndumiso Zulu, CEO of Group Social Investments.

20 May 9 min

Stackable qualifications gain ground as careers rapidly evolve

Dr Riaan Steenberg, executive director at Eduvos, explains that future-ready education deliberately designs for constant change rather than predictable careers.

29 Apr 9 min