In this week's FNB  Slot, we look at some of the key takeaways from South Africa's 2026/2027 budget speech. Some of the key points of our discussion include the budget relief for households. We also delve further into the increase in the limit of the Tax Free Savings Account from 1 800 dollars, to about 3 000 dollars. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Ester Ochse, Product Head of Integrated Advice at FNB... 

In this week's FNB &nbsp;Slot, we look at some of the key takeaways from South Africa's 2026/2027 budget speech. Some of the key points of our discussion include the budget relief for households. We also delve further into the increase in the limit of the Tax Free Savings Account from 1 800 dollars, to about 3 000 dollars. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Ester Ochse, Product Head of Integrated Advice at FNB...&nbsp;

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Ester Ochse, Product Head of Integrated Advice at FNB, unpacks South Africa's 2026/2027 budget speech 

A regional knowledge sharing event on decent work in the construction sector has heard that in South Africa, a construction worker dies every week. Jens Drying Christensen, Senior Enterprise Development Specialist at the International Labour Organisation, says the sector is deeply fragile for many workers. He says work is temporary, high-risk, low-paid, and very often work is too informal. Nhlanhla Mahlangu reports...

A regional knowledge sharing event on decent work in the construction sector has heard that in South Africa, a construction worker dies every week. Jens Drying Christensen, Senior Enterprise&nbsp;Development Specialist at the International Labour Organisation, says the sector is deeply fragile for many workers.&nbsp;He says work is temporary, high-risk, low-paid, and very often work is too informal. Nhlanhla Mahlangu reports...

The International Labour Organisation says the construction sector is deeply fragile for many workers 

The "South-South Axis" linking the Gulf Cooperation Council, India, and Africa is emerging as a dynamic economic bloc, propelled by trade, investment, and strategic partnerships. At the heart of several transactions within this network is Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB), which plays a pivotal role as a financial facilitator. Recently, MCB completed its inaugural GCC and India-focused syndicated term loan, raising USD 450 million, a landmark deal in the bank's funding strategy. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Anbar Jowaheer, Head of Financial Institutions & Syndication at Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB)...

The "South-South Axis" linking the Gulf Cooperation Council, India, and Africa is emerging as a dynamic economic bloc,&nbsp;propelled by trade, investment, and strategic partnerships. At the heart of several transactions within this network is Mauritius Commercial Bank&nbsp;(MCB), which plays a pivotal role as a financial facilitator. Recently, MCB completed its inaugural GCC and India-focused syndicated term loan, raising USD 450 million, a landmark deal in the bank's funding strategy. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Anbar Jowaheer, Head of Financial Institutions &amp; Syndication at Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB)...

Mauritius Commercial Bank's inaugural GCC and India-focused syndicated term  loan key for the South-South Axis economic bloc 

The 18th edition of the Africa Energy Indaba, taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in South Africa's Western Cape province, is focusing on strategies to unlock gas-to-power opportunities and develop domestic gas markets. The event will also explore ways to mobilise blended finance and private-sector investment, while advancing regulatory certainty and investment readiness. The 2026 Africa Energy Indaba offers a platform for actionable dialogue, moving beyond rhetoric to practical solutions, with energy security, affordability, and economic growth at the heart of Africa's agenda. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Shaun Nel, the director of Energy at DG Capital....

The 18th edition of the Africa Energy Indaba,&nbsp;taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in South Africa's Western Cape province, is focusing on strategies to unlock gas-to-power opportunities and develop domestic gas markets. The event will also explore ways to mobilise blended finance and private-sector investment, while advancing regulatory certainty and investment readiness. The 2026 Africa Energy Indaba offers a platform for actionable dialogue, moving beyond rhetoric to practical solutions, with energy security, affordability, and economic growth at the heart of Africa's agenda. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Shaun Nel, the director of Energy at DG Capital....

Ester Ochse, Product Head of Integrated Advice at FNB, unpacks South Africa's 2026/2027 budget speech

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