Dominique Olivier
Get rich or dope tryin’ – business lessons from Lance Armstrong
Some people will do absolutely anything to win. In some instances, we call that determination. In others, we call it greed. Just how blurry is the line between those two things? Take a lesson from the most tested athlete in the world: Lance Armstrong.
Satrix
Navigating the Future: Key Global Trends Shaping the ETF Market
The global ETF market continues to expand rapidly. South Africa is mirroring this global trend, led by Satrix with dominant share of the local market. Fikile Mbhokota and Kingsley Williams share further insights in this piece.
Dominique Olivier
Woodstock ’99: a recipe for a riot
What do you get when you combine an unused airforce base, 220,000 teenagers, a couple of angry nu metal bands and some very expensive water? Part concert, part scene from an apocalyptic movie, the Woodstock festival that took place in 1999 was practically doomed from the start.
Podcasts
PODCAST: Budget 2025 – what to expect
In this special edition of No Ordinary Wednesday, Investec experts Chief Economist Annabel Bishop, Treasury Economist Tertia Jacobs and Chief Investment Strategist Chris Holdsworth share their predictions for Budget 2025
Sponsored
A structured approach to investing in China
Some local investors looking to diversify portfolios beyond developed markets in response to high valuations and slower growth are considering emerging market exposure in the hunt for better returns. Investec explains the opportunity in China in this piece.
Dominique Olivier
Spotify: mafia tactics that work!
What does the world’s most popular music streaming service have in common with the mob? Aside from some playlists of Italian classics, only its (very effective) conversion strategy.
Ghost Wrap
GHOST WRAP – Retailers on sale on the JSE
The retail sector got off to a very poor start in 2025. With practically the entire sector down, are there stocks that were punished more than they should've been? This podcast is a useful summary of recent retail updates.
Ghost Stories
GHOST STORIES #55: Sustainability, the Spar way
Kevin O'Brien is incredibly passionate about his work as the Group Sustainability Executive at Spar. Having stuck with the group through tumultuous recent times, Kevin is focused on Spar's role as a corporate citizen in South Africa and the European markets in which it operates. In this discussion, we dig into Spar's approach to sustainability as more than just a tick-box exercise.
