Another tough six months for Famous Brands

Harris Gorre of Grovepoint Investment Management reflects on US mid-market direct lending and private credit sector performance in 2025.

Keillen Ndlovu, independent property analyst, on another standout year for the local Reit market. Discounts to NAV have narrowed – but are the yields still compelling for investors? Harris Gorre of Grovepoint Investment Management on US private credit: a noisy yet resilient year for middle-market direct lending, where volatility unlocked…

Izak Odendaal from Old Mutual Wealth considers inflation and interest-rate prospects for 2026 – and why SA’s long-awaited green shoots are finally starting to surface.

Izak Odendaal from Old Mutual Wealth Investment on the inflation and interest-rate outlook for 2026 – and why SA’s long-awaited green shoots are finally starting to surface. Chantal Marx of FNB Wealth and Investments breaks down retail in 2025: clothing under strain, food flat, vehicle sales unexpectedly robust – and…

Wandile Sihlobo from the Agricultural Business Chamber of SA looks back on 2025 crops, widespread foot-and-mouth vaccination, tariffs and the need for export diversification.