1+ hour, 35+ min ago   (420+ words) The stereotype can be harsh. Too much spending. Too little saving. Living for today with no plans for tomorrow. Yet the numbers tell a different story. But money intended for tomorrow is increasingly being called on to pay for today....

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (718+ words) Health insurance products have emerged as the fastest-growing segment of South Africa’s private health care market as consumers seek cheaper alternatives to traditional medical aid amid mounting financial pressure. The shift is forcing medical schemes to rethink their offerings as…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago   (438+ words) As South Africa’s illicit economy shows no sign of slowing down, outdoor apparel brand Cape Union Mart is facing what many retail brands fear the most: the proliferation of counterfeit products. For Cape Union Mart, around since 1933, it is the…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (631+ words) When you’re in your 20s, life insurance is probably one of the last things on your mind. You’re focused on building a career, paying off debt and working towards future goals. Serious illness, disability or losing your income feels like a…...

4+ mon, 3+ day ago   (451+ words) This is not a critique of the NHI’s values. The diagnosis — that South Africa’s healthcare system allocates most of its resources to 16% of the population with private medical cover, while the public sector serves the remaining 84% — is correct and morally…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (291+ words) Bengaluru — Shares of US health insurers gained in premarket trading on Tuesday after the government finalised Medicare Advantage payment rates above estimates, which are expected to add more than $13bn in additional payments next year. Shares of UnitedHealth jumped 6.6%; CVS Health…...