insert_link Namibia Old Mutual advises smart spending ahead of Black Friday As Black Friday approaches, financial experts are urging shoppers to plan their purchases carefully amid rising living costs. Experts have recommended creating a shopping list, comparing prices, and avoiding impulse purchases or unplanned credit. They caution that not all deals, especially on big-ticket items, offer real savings. Mignon du Preez, Group Marketing, Public Affairs, and Sustainability Executive at Old Mutual Namibia, says shoppers should focus on essentials like groceries and […] today17 November, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics FNB South Africa warns that today’s fuel price hike is a blow to holidaymakers FNB South Africa warns that today’s fuel price hike, with 95-octane and 93-octane petrol increasing by 17-cents per litre and diesel by over 50-cents, is a blow to holidaymakers. The bank attributes the rise to a weaker rand, driven by global factors like the United States elections and higher international diesel prices. FNB senior economist Koketso Mano advises citizens to revise their fuel budgets: today4 December, 2024