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Putting the Caucasus on the map

OMers share how God is moving among unreached people in their remote village in the Caucasus.




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No such thing as retirement

After 23 years of reaching out to refugees and immigrants in Germany, one OM couple have relocated to Canada to continue their ministry.




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A voice for those who have none

“The climb has taken me far beyond the mountain,” says Canadian Freedom Climber Denise Heppner, who knows that helping even one person makes a difference.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | How can I take better control of my finances?

In the spirit of Women’s Month in August, Tamryn Lamb, head of retail distribution at Allan Gray, shares a few lessons she has learnt over the years to help other women to take control of their finances.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | I'm struggling to make ends meet. What should I consider before cashing out my savings?

JustMoney.co.za marketing manager Shafeeka Anthony lists the implications to consider before withdrawing savings or investments.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | I'm in financial trouble. Can I get a loan from my provident fund?

A Fin24 reader facing financial hardship wants to know if it would be possible to get a loan from his provident fund.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | I can't afford to pay for debt clearance certificate. What are my options?

A News24 Business reader has to pay R500 to receive a debt clearance certificate but is currently unemployed.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | How do I initiate the process of prescribing my debt?

A News24 Business reader considering prescribing her debt looks to an expert for guidance on how the process works.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | Should I access my retirement fund or leave it untouched?

A News24 Business reader who resigned from her job with R300 000 accumulated in her retirement savings wants to know if she should access some of her funds.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | What are the financial considerations of divorce?

Simon Dippenaar, founder and managing partner at Simon Dippenaar & Associates, looks at the financial consequences of divorce and what you should consider.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | How does my insurer value my motor vehicle?

The Ombud for Short-term Insurance explains how motor vehicles are valued and what this implies for their cover,




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | What exactly is gap cover and why is it important?

Three brokers discuss some of the common misunderstandings about gap cover.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | I want to invest individually for each of my children. What are my options?

A News24 reader looks to an expert for guidance on the best investment vehicles for each of her children.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | I don't have a credit history yet - how do I start?

A good credit score is not only necessary when you want to buy a house, car or to fund your studies - it can also save you money. Having no credit history can also count against you.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | I want to invest. What questions should I ask the financial services provider?

The South African Association of Treasury Advisors highlights the importance of dealing only with an authorised financial services provider when making any investment.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | I want to invest but am fearful of losing money. How can I overcome this?

An investment writer at Allan Gray discusses how investors can overcome the fear of losing money.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | How to deal with the aftermath of festive spending

There are roughly six weeks between an early December salary payment and January month-end. Consumers will likely spend more than at any other time – often on credit.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | How can I avoid falling into a debt spiral this year?

TransUnion CEO Lee Naik shares five tips that could help to resolve financial strains.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | How do interest rate hikes affect my finances?

Kondi Nkosi, country head at Schroders in South Africa, discusses interest rates and the role it plays personal finance and the greater economy.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | Money is tight. How do I go about keeping insurance within my budget?

Stian de Witt, executive head at employee benefits firm NMG Benefits, shares a few tips on how to keep insurance in your budget when times are tough.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | How can I financially prepare for life's unpredictable events?

George Kolbe, Head of Life Insurance Marketing at Momentum discusses the recommended ways to prepare for unexpected occurrences.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | What are my rights and responsibilities when it comes to insurance?

Wynand van Vuuren, client experience partner at King Price insurance, unpacks the rights and responsibilities of a consumer when it comes to insurance.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | My bank account is frozen. What can I do?

JustMoney explains why your bank account may have been frozen, and what you can do to solve the problem.




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News24 Business | This mobile provider is failing to implement RICA law

One can easily and quickly activate multiple eSIMs, free of charge, by uploading false RICA validation information to me&you mobile’s website.




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News24 Business | Mining and agriculture give Omnia a profit boost, but tax woes weigh

Explosives, chemicals and fertiliser group Omnia reported a 17% surge in interim operating profit on Monday thanks largely to standout performances from its mining segment and its South African agriculture business.




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News24 Business | Raubex reports profit jump, eyes pickup in SA infrastructure spend

Infrastructure, materials, and mining group Raubex has reported a sharp climb in interim profit, helped by a pickup in SA road construction activity.




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News24 Business | Former lottery executive fired after disciplinary hearing

A number of dismissed lottery officials who have lodged appeals, as well as suspended officials, continue to draw salaries.




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News24 Business | OPINION | The four letters that will define COP29

The New Collective Quantified Goal – a post-2025 climate finance target – is set to be a defining agenda item at COP29, aiming for a more ambitious and equitable financial commitment for developing countries, says Punki Modise.




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News24 Business | Less than a quarter of Sixty60 drivers are from SA as locals ditch the job

Just under a quarter of the more than 7 000 independent drivers for Shoprite's newly acquired Pingo last-mile delivery platform are South African.




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News24 Business | Transnet woes 'create opportunities', says MSC unit amid R767m push into Namibia

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA's Africa logistics unit will invest as much as €40 million in Namibia by 2030 to benefit from growing oil, gas and renewable energy developments.




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News24 Business | Third-quarter unemployment rate decline outstrips expectations

South Africa's unemployment rate fell by more than expected in the third quarter, declining by 1.4 percentage points to 32.1%.




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Creating comics to bring “Light in the Darkness”

Why and how OM EAST produces Christian comics to reach minority peoples




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Planting churches in hard soil

In a country with few evangelical churches, OM Austria aims to establish a worship point in every town with a population over 5,000.




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A dream come true

After two years of hard work, a new church is born in Austria.




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Schoolbags for children in Muslim villages

OM EAST, in partnership with OM Bosnia, is getting ready for their annual Schoolbags Project in north-west Bosnia-Herzegovina this summer.




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Courage for the Crimean Tatars 

A Crimean Tatar man shares how he gained courage and learnt vital truths through reading Into the Den of the Infidels, produced by OM EAST.




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Have you ever seen the beautiful Georgian script?

OM EAST responds to the need for Christian books in the Georgian language.




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An unexpected letter

OM EAST rejoices at God’s provision sent by post.




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Changing the fortunes of the Bayash 

OM EAST helps bring God’s truth to a people who believe they are cursed.




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Talking point in Georgian churches

OM EAST shares about a significant event in the Georgian church: OM EAST’s publication of the Right Choices Bible.




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Imagine the smiles on their faces

OM EAST offers a special start to the new school term for hundreds of children in Bosnia-Herzegovina.




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Wise choice

Thousands of individuals throughout Eurasia are given tools to make good decisions in their lives and given the offer to choose Christ.




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OM EAST and local partners raise a banner in Roma villages

This summer nearly 1,000 Roma children in Roma villages throughout Central and Eastern Europe heard the Gospel.




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Reaching out to the world next door

One team member's impressions from the 2015 Salamu Aleikum outreach to Muslim tourists in Zell am See.




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Turkey outreach with OM Building Bridges

The OM Austria Building Bridges team gains valuable experience during a short term trip to Turkey.




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Participants share about refugee outreach in Austria

Thirteen participants from all over the world spent a week getting to know and supporting the refugee work in Linz. Six share about their experiences.




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"I have come from a faraway country"

Thirteen participants in a weeklong outreach recently interacted with refugees, supporting OM’s refugee work in Linz.




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Calm in the storm

Crisis turns into blessing as a local church reaches out to refugees arriving in Europe.




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From Africa to Austria

Leon and Santjie Potgieter arrive in Austria to work with a church in Linz and help with church planting.




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Austrian summer outreach

Stories from ReachAUT, an outreach in Austria organised by the Liebenzeller Mission in cooperation with other Christian organisations, including OM.