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persfin. co. za > companies > 2026-04-09-nu-world-holdings-strong-international-performance-drives-earnings-growth

Nu-World Holdings: Strong international performance drives earnings growth

3+ hour, 32+ min ago  (411+ words) A JVC Dual Party Speaker, oe of many branded household goods marketed by Nu-World Holdings Nu-World Holdings, the JSE-listed company that assembles and markets branded consumer goods internationally, increased headline earnings per share (HEPS) by a sturdy 29, 9% for the six…...

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persfin. co. za > personal-finance > financial-planning > 2026-04-09-understanding-the-2026-tax-amendment-acts-key-changes-and-impacts

Understanding the 2026 tax amendment acts: key changes and impacts

6+ hour, 33+ min ago  (691+ words) Tax Explore the key changes introduced by South Africa's National Treasury in the 2026 Tax Amendment Acts, focusing on VAT and income tax adjustments that provide relief and technical refinements for taxpayers and investors. National Treasury's long-awaited 2026 tax amendment Acts were…...

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persfin. co. za > companies > 2026-04-09-gemfields-g-factor-for-natural-resources-to-enhance-transparency-in-mining-contributions

Gemfields' G-Factor for Natural Resources to enhance transparency in mining contributions

7+ hour, 33+ min ago  (551+ words) Gemfields' Kagem in Zambia mines emeralds. The company also annuallypublicly declares its contributions to the Zambia government to promote transparency and accountability. Gemfields declared a lower "G-Factor for Natural Resources" for its 2025 year due to weak markets, illegal mining and…...

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persfin. co. za > markets > 2026-04-09-markets-surge-as-trump-iran-ceasefire-sparks-rally-but-analysts-urge-caution

Markets surge as Trump-Iran ceasefire sparks rally, but analysts urge caution

12+ hour, 33+ min ago  (782+ words) Following President Trump's announcement of a two-week ceasefire, markets surged as oil prices dropped significantly, raising hopes for economic stability in South Africa. Image: AFP / White House / IOL Graphics Stocks on the JSE yesterday rose to the highest level in…...

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persfin. co. za > companies > 2026-04-08-how-easyretire-is-transforming-purple-groups-financial-landscape

How Easy Retire is transforming Purple Group's financial landscape

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (641+ words) Purple Group CEO Charles Savage says the company had said for many years that operating leverage was coming, and this could now be seen in the financial results for the six months to February 28, 2026. Purple Group's share price shot up…...

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persfin. co. za > personal-finance > financial-planning > 2026-04-08-understanding-the-impact-of-black-tax-on-south-african-families

Understanding the impact of 'Black Tax' on South African families

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (330+ words) Explore how 'Black Tax' is reshaping family dynamics and driving debt in South Africa, as financial obligations extend beyond immediate households. In South Africa, 44% of households support multiple generations, with one income often supporting up to four people. The cost…...

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persfin. co. za > companies > 2026-04-07-dhl-supply-chain-to-invest-r220-million-in-new-johannesburg-distribution-centre

DHL Supply Chain to invest R220 million in new Johannesburg distribution centre

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (410+ words) - Bremer Pauw (pictured on the extreme right), DHL Supply Chain's Chief Commercial Officer for Middle East and Africa and MD for Africa is pictured with South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa and other corporate recipients who were acknowledged for their investment…...

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persfin. co. za > economy > 2026-04-07-afreximbank-unveils-10bn-lifeline-to-shield-africa-from-middle-east-crisis-shockwaves

Afreximbank unveils $10bn lifeline to shield Africa from Middle East crisis shockwaves

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (403+ words) Dr George Elombi, president and chairman of Afreximbank, said this crisis response programme is in tune with the bank's DNA. Beyond short-term relief, Afreximbank aims to use the facility to strengthen long-term resilience. The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved…...

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persfin. co. za > personal-finance > financial-planning > 2026-04-07-supreme-court-of-appeal-rules-against-sars-in-pivotal-tax-case

Supreme Court of Appeal rules against Sars in pivotal tax case

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (300+ words) The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled that the South African Revenue Service cannot alter its case after issuing a tax assessment, reinforcing the importance of factual accuracy in tax law. Image: Timothy Bernard / Independent Newspapers In a judgment that…...

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persfin. co. za > economy > 2026-04-07-agbiz-urges-south-africa-to-explore-new-export-markets-amid-middle-east-conflict

Agbiz urges South Africa to explore new export markets amid Middle East conflict

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (645+ words) Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) has raised concern that as the citrus export season draws closer, new export markets need to be looked at due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. The Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa…...