High unemployment rates, rising cost of living have led some people to consider emigration for financial reasons. However, before you decide to move abroad, it's important to understand the potential impact of your debt on your immigration status and outstanding debt might have legal and immigration consequences for you. Some of the questions you need to ask yourself are, can you leave your home country if you still have unpaid debt remaining? Will your visa be denied because of debt? What are the financial implications of going overseas with unpaid debt? Thami Ngubeni spoke to Benay Sager, Executive Head of DebtBusters.

High unemployment rates, rising cost of living have led some people to consider emigration for financial reasons. However, before you decide to move abroad, it's important to understand the potential impact of your debt on your immigration status and outstanding debt might have legal and immigration consequences for you. Some of the questions you need to ask yourself are, can you leave your home country if you still have unpaid debt remaining? Will your visa be denied because of debt? What are the financial implications of going overseas with unpaid debt? Thami Ngubeni spoke to Benay Sager, Executive Head of DebtBusters.

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In-depth financial issues, profiling of African businesses doing well internationally, stocks &amp; market updates.

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Immigrants advised to settle their debts ahead of their travel 

Victor Kgomoeswana, Author of Africa Is Open for Business, Africa Bounces Back, and Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo, unpacks the business news that made headlines this week.

Victor Kgomoeswana, Author of Africa Is Open for Business, Africa Bounces Back, and Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo, unpacks the business news that made headlines this week.

Business round‑up with Victor Kgomoeswana, Author and Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo

South African farmers are coming under growing pressure as global fertiliser prices climb amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, raising concerns about rising production costs, potential impacts on crop yields and the knock‑on effect on food prices.


Wandile Sihlobo, Presidential Envoy on Agriculture and Land and Chief Economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz), says the country does not currently face immediate fertiliser supply constraints. However, he warns that prices are rising due to fears of global supply disruptions as the conflict continues to unsettle international commodity markets.


Thami Ngubeni spoke to Wandile Sihlobo, Presidential Envoy on Agriculture and Land and Chief Economist at Agbiz.

South African farmers are coming under growing pressure as global fertiliser prices climb amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, raising concerns about rising production costs, potential impacts on crop yields and the knock‑on effect on food prices.
 Wandile Sihlobo, Presidential Envoy on Agriculture and Land and Chief Economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz), says the country does not currently face immediate fertiliser supply constraints. However, he warns that prices are rising due to fears of global supply disruptions as the conflict continues to unsettle international commodity markets.
 Thami Ngubeni spoke to Wandile Sihlobo, Presidential Envoy on Agriculture and Land and Chief Economist at Agbiz.

Fertiliser prices surge amid escalating tensions in the Middle East

The 11th Annual Forbes Woman Africa Leading Women Summit, held on March 18 2026 in celebration of International Women’s Day, focused on leadership in times of uncertainty and the transformative role of technology, innovation and sustainability in shaping the continent’s future.


The summit also highlighted the increasing influence of women across Africa who are driving progress in business, public service, science, the creative industries and social impact sectors.


Thami Ngubeni spoke to Renuka Methil, Managing Editor of Forbes and Forbes Woman Africa.

The 11th Annual Forbes Woman Africa Leading Women Summit, held on March 18 2026 in celebration of International Women&rsquo;s Day, focused on leadership in times of uncertainty and the transformative role of technology, innovation and sustainability in shaping the continent&rsquo;s future.
 The summit also highlighted the increasing influence of women across Africa who are driving progress in business, public service, science, the creative industries and social impact sectors.
 Thami Ngubeni spoke to Renuka Methil, Managing Editor of Forbes and Forbes Woman Africa.

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