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Interest rates are one of those things that affects everyone but very few people understand. In this episode Nish is going to explain why interest rates go up and down and how you can understand those changes to make the best decisions for your finances.

People often misconstrue what a dividend payment means. In this episode we talk through what a dividend payment actually means, how it works, and what you're giving up if you do receive them. You'll also get a sense of which types of companies pay a dividend and what a changing dividend policy could mean in terms of signaling. DISCLAIMER: This is NOT intended to be financial advice and is for info...

People often think that university is supposed to be this time of enlightened clarity where you follow your passion. It isn't for many people. It wasn't for me nor was the journey thereafter to find my passion and then convince someone to give me a shot in a competitive industry. In this episode I look back at my volatile journey and provide some advice and, hopefully, some relatability to the jou...

This week's episode is a bit different! Our host Nish shares his musings after watching the movie "Dumb Money," which was about the GameStop saga. He cover the "why" around what happened and gets into key themes from the movie like hedge funds, shorting, and how retail investors were able to shock Wall Street investors. #dumbmoneymovie #moviereview #hedgefund #shorts #market #financeexplained #inv...

In this episode our host, Nishlen Govender, will discuss the differences between the 3 most popular US equity markets. Why are there multiple indices, what are the differences, and why on Earth do we use indices in the first place? The reason for having indices, and the differences between them, are one of the those typical finance industry opaque issues so hopefully this lifts the veil and demyst...

In this episode we breakdown what the 11 equity sectors are from IT, and consumer sectors, all the way to energy, materials, and health care. We discuss the largest stocks in each sector as well as the biggest themes to give you a sense of what is driving modern equity markets. After this episode we should be able to have more intricate and detailed conversations around stock markets as we'll be a...

There has been a lot of headlines dedicated to the idea that we are in the midst of another IT bubble. The last IT bubble took place in 2001 and the meteoric rise of technology companies over the last few years, and in particular the last few months thanks to the AI theme, has caused concern as to whether the market is once again getting overly optimistic when it comes to technology companies. We'...

This week's episode is on Nvidia. Specifically, we discuss Nvidia's recent blockbuster results and what it means for the rest of the magnificent 7. We also discuss why earnings season and companies reporting is such an important thing in the context of finance and investments. Please follow, like, and comment for more content! DISCLAIMER: This is NOT intended to be financial advice and is for info...

This week's episode is on the Magnificent 7! These are 7 high flying stocks that have/will benefit/ed from the new theme of Al/big data. The episode follows on from our AI series so I hope you guys enjoy it! Please follow, like, and comment for more content! DISCLAIMER: This is NOT intended to be financial advice and is for information and educational purposes only. Stocks discussed in this video...

The Finance & Investing podcast kicks off 2024 with a 2 part series on Artificial Intelligence. Tune in to hear a different take on AI, where we delve into the investment side of AI.

The Finance & Investing podcast kicks off 2024 with a 2 part series on Artificial Intelligence. Tune in to hear a different take on AI, where we delve into the investment side of AI.

Host: Itote Rubombora. As the name suggests we discuss two things that, no matter how hard you try, you can never get away from – money and technology. This time on the show we get some help from our very own Nishlen Govender – a career finance professional and fellow co-host here at Impact Co. Together we unpack the history and influence money and technology have had on a global level, but as alw...

In this episode, Tafa interviews the Dimakatso Lekekela who is the founder & CEO of Zuri Nutrition. Lean in and be inspired by a great entrepreneurial story!

In this episode, we look back at the episodes on Microsoft and Apple and start talking about building portfolios! We’ll talk through some financial concepts, what portfolio managers do and go through some of the aspects of portfolio construction. Hope you learn something new or interesting!

In this episode of finance & investing with Nish, we unpack Microsoft.

In this episode, we’re joined by the UCT Entrepreneur Society. Their executive committee unpacks how the society is helping bridge the gap for students and their vision for the society. They also share some advice and give their take on the current entrepreneurial environment in South Africa

Host: Itote Rubombora. In this episode of the ImpactCo podcast, Itote interviews Xolisani Nkwentsha who is the co-founder of Botlhale AI. Join us for a conversation on AI in Africa and Xolisani’s entrepreneurial journey! Episode Reference Links: https://www.youtube.com/@ycombinator ; https://www.google.com/search?q=the+prosperity+paradox&rlz=1C5CHFA_enZA1043ZA1043&oq=the+prosperity+paradox...

In this episode, we speak to Nicole Dunn, the COO at Revio. Her mission is to unlock unrealised entrepreneurial potential in Africa; and here she shares how she is doing that, along with tips for entrepreneurs!

In this episode, we unpack the vision for the Finance & Investing podcast and what you can expect in the episodes to come. Our first episode covers the world’s first trillion dollar company: APPLE Drop us a comment if you have any questions! Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/_impact.co?igsh ... Follow us on TikTok: _ impact.co Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0M5Et...

This features a new collection of podcasts in Tech and Finance that have been added to the Impact Collective! Listen in to hear what to expect coming up!

In Episode 45, we talk to Michillay Brown a Business Sustainability Expert and thought leader as we discuss inspirational career, sustainability in action, the value of volunteering and more. We touch on: Her background and becoming a change agent. Her passion for sustainable development, education, mentorship and media. Moving overseas and defining moments. Innovation with a purpose - the future...

Simone Naicker is an Acting Senior Metallurgical Engineer, International mining industry public speaker and thought leader. We touch on: Her life as a young engineer in the mining industry The importance of the industry to South Africa's economy The synergy between mining and sustainability Please do like, share and subscribe! #Impactco #Mining #sustainability

Introducing our partnership with UCT InvestSoc! We chat to Brendan Thomas and Bhargav Desai, the President and Finance Director of UCTInvestSoc respectively. We talk investments, the effect that participating in university societies has on one's career, as well as the personal impact that they are making in their world! Check out UCTInvestSoc here #ImpactCo #UCTInvestSoc #Investments #Impact #UCT...

In this episode we are joined by Ntsiki Mkhize - she is the founder and Chief Social Entrepreneur of MentHer, a global mentorship network supporting female social entrepreneurs. We discuss the importance of mentorship in a young person’s career, including the key questions to ask. If you are a young ambitious professional, this is for you! We also briefly touch on how to find one’s purpose - and h...

In this episode we are joined by Esther Mukumbo, a working professional as a Senior Associate and Non-Executive Director of two Boards. We discuss Esther's view on mastering your personal finance in today's climate, her recent travels and so much more! Please do like, share and subscribe! #PersonalFinance #FinancialFreedom #ImpactCo