Samancor’s Ferrochrome future in doubt – A warning shot for energy-intensive industries. Why the mid-term budget is expected to strike a balance between saving and supporting the economy. And Gen Z’s work ethic forces a rethink of governance and risk. Moneyweb

‘We’ve worked so hard over the last two years to get off the FATF grey list and make it attractive for foreign investment, and now you throw sand in their eyes and make it difficult for them to invest here,’ says Michael Kransdorff, director of the Institute for International Tax and Finance. Moneyweb

Why the Sarb’s exchange control shake-up risks driving away foreign investors. A global expert says businesses must evolve in the way they understand, engage and serve customers as expectations soar. And from Cape Town to the world: Tutu Foundation invites the world to write for peace. Moneyweb

'We want to raise the bar for professionalism in the industry, because we believe that the time is now and the review is necessary, and we want to ensure that only qualified, ethical counsellors are allowed to practice,' says René Moonsamy, chairperson of the National Debt Counselling Association. Moneyweb

Crackdown on rogue debt counsellors as National Debt Counselling Association proposes new standards. A new report says the future consumer wants simplicity, self-expression and science-backed wellness. And a seven-year study maps the DNA of successful entrepreneurs. Moneyweb

‘A lot of the ventures that we are looking to back are businesses that are changing people's lives, but they are also innovating around digitisation and around financial inclusivity,’ says the co-founder of LLH Capital. Moneyweb

Investment heavyweights double down on growth after landmark Optasia listing. SA’s children are not safe, a new report demands change. And why SA firms are stepping up cyber defences amid rising global threats. Moneyweb

‘What went wrong here is not so much the concerns about the financial model, but the fact that the public and the greater art industry weren’t taken into confidence to try and assist in finding alternative ways to keep the museum open,’ says Frank Kilbourn, chairperson of Strauss & Company. Moneyweb

Art lovers outraged over sudden Irma Stern museum closure. What’s driving SA’s tourism surge? And why salary increases in SA aren’t keeping up with life’s rising costs. Moneyweb

‘It was important to us that we initiate this lockout in order to be able to put pressure on the situation and that we get the maximum focus on ensuring that we get this across the line as soon as possible,’ says FlySafair’s chief marketing officer, Kirby Gordon. Moneyweb