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Electricity, labour issues hinder economic zones

Government's work to legislate for the development of special economic zones has been welcomed by business. comments (0)

Gordhan gets tough on pensions

Chantelle Benjamin

In a bid to improve savings the treasury explores fee cuts, which may effect the financial sector. comments (2)

Now is the time for SA and Nigeria

Lynley Donnelly

Conditions are auspicious for Africa's two biggest economies to work together for mutual profit. comments (0)

Nigerian behemoth offers bounty for local companies

M&G Reporter

Nigeria’s rapid growth, despite a number of domestic challenges, could result in the country overtaking South Africa as the largest economy. comments (0)

A playground for faceless criminals

Thalia Holmes

Online offences cost the SA economy millions, have dire implications for the victims, and are on the rise. comments (0)

SA dumps Nkrumah for Rhodes

ANALYSIS Roman Grynberg

By selfishly pursuing a free trade area at the cost of broader unity it is compromising its neighbours. comments (0)

Budget travellers boost SA coffers

Lisa Steyn

There has been a growing demand for caravan parks, campsites and backpackers' lodges. comments (0)

China in platinum for the long haul

Chantelle Benjamin

Far-sighted and apparently hands-off foreign investment is giving new vigour to the platinum sector. comments (0)

'Don't just blame the bankers for the crisis'

Graeme Wearden

The outgoing governor of the Bank of England has called on the British people not to "demonise" bankers. comments (0)

Cap on big bonuses mooted

Jill Treanor in London

The European Banking Authority is thought to have approved proposals that would require a cap on bonuses for anyone whose pay is more than €500 000. comments (0)

Capitalism is about profit, not charity

Larry Elliot

Big banks, energy giants and internet multinationals won't change their bad behaviour by themselves – they must be forced to play nice. comments (0)

Marks & Spencer accused of Amazonian tax-dodging acrobatics

James Ball

British retailer hopes to grow its business in a difficult economic climate. comments (0)

Google says it welcomes tax reform

Simon Bowers

Google's chairperson, Eric Schmidt, says he welcomes promises by international leaders to crack down on tax loopholes exploited by the search firm. comments (0)