Two-pot retirement system explained

July 23, 2024--South Africans will soon be able to access a portion of their retirement savings when the two-pot retirement system is implemented later this year.
What is the two-pot retirement system?
The two-pot retirement system will allow South Africans to access a portion of their retirement savings for emergencies.

One third of retirement funds are preserved in a savings component that can be accessed at any point in time, while the remaining two-thirds are reserved for retirement, ensuring financial security.

When does the two-pot retirement system start?
The implementation date for the two-pot retirement system in South Africa is 1 September 2024. All retirement contributions after this date will be split, with one third of contributions going to a savings pot and two thirds to a retirement pot.

East Africa's regional 20 share index

June 24, 2025-The National Securities Exchange of Somalia (NSES) is joining the Somali Stock Exchange as a member of the East African Securities Exchanges Association (EASEA), which brings together the exchanges of Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda and Ethiopia, as well as Burundi when that exchange will be launched.

African Credit Rating Agency to Launch September 2025

June 16, 2025--The African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), a new privately owned credit rating body, is set to begin operations by September 2025
The agency is backed by private sector stakeholders across Africa, not governments, to ensure independence and credibility