You will pay to bail out Eskom
Lisa SteynEskom is in trouble – with seemingly nowhere to turn. The utility is in a funding crisis but government will no longer foot the bill.
WBHO gets off lightly but Murray & Roberts left to stew
Chantelle BenjaminConstruction company WBHO got off lightly for collusive tendering. But co-accused, Murray & Roberts's Concor company, will not be as lucky.
Sars losing out on rich pickings?
Chantelle BenjaminThe real number of South Africa's super rich may be far higher than present estimates.
Land-reform policy 'not thought through'
Lynley DonnellyGiving half of SA's commercial farms over to workers may be beyond the state's wherewithal.
Zim stocks slide to 15-month low on consumer spending slump
Brian LathamA liquidity crunch, a steep drop in consumer spending and uncertainty over Zimbabwe policy has seen company stocks fall for the sixth day in a row.
Pick n Pay to boost fresh goods sales as 100 new stores open
Janice KewPick n Pay is seeking to claw back market share with a focus on improving its fresh produce offering.
The 'hidden' billions of SA's elite executives
Thalia HolmesSky-high salaries for top executives are one thing, but shares and dividends push overall incomes far higher.
State still SA's cushiest employer
Lynley DonnellyGovernment departments have created the most jobs in the past five years, with employees likely to earn better pay.
Private security Bill spells trouble
Lisa SteynIf President Jacob Zuma signs the regulation amendment into law, South Africa's credibility will be put at risk, say critics.
PIC wants local ownership to boost economy
Janice Kew, Franz WildThe Public Investment Corporation, South Africa's biggest stock investor, says local ownership is key for growing the economy and empowering people.
Climate peril requires policy unity
Lynley DonnellyGreater public/private economic co-operation is needed for companies to deal with the fallout of climate change.
Sasol fracks with freed slave history
Sipho KingsThe SA firm is dismantling a US community to make way for its $21-billion shale gas plant.
Glencore said to seek $15-bn loan to cut interest costs
Stephen MorrisThe commodity giant is puportedly trying to cut debt costs by looking for a R160-billion loan.
Diamond trade bleeds the poor
Roman GrynbergCorruption in the chain artificially raises prices, plumping the pockets of the already rich.
Gas regulation leaves users fuming
Lisa SteynLarge consumers say Nersa’s new price structure exacerbates Sasol’s monopoly.
Gill Marcus: MPC repo rate decision not unanimous
Lisa SteynInterest rates will remain unchanged, Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus has announced, adding that the MPC's decision was split.
Inland transport levy abolished
Motorists no longer have to fork out an extra three cents per litre on petrol and diesel as new pipeline capacity comes online.
Old Mutual selling its Skandia operations in Germany and Austria
Renee BonorchisThe insurance giant is shedding some of its investments operations in Germany and Austria in order to focus on growth in Africa.
KFC follows Nigerian fast food pioneer in African growth
Chris KayGlobal fast food retailers are moving into the underserved African market and following in the footsteps of a successful local entrepreneur.
Eurozone stimulus may boost rand
If stimulus measures move over to the eurozone, it could spell a slight respite for South Africa's beleaguered currency.
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