Companies are withholding investment – despite the commodity boom’s bounty – in the face of constraints to exports and exploration
There may not be a lot of South African vegans, but it seems many still want a taste of the plant-based life
A deep downturn is unlikely, analysts say. But, if it does happen, another recession will be even more difficult to recover from
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South Africa’s fate is tied to China’s, but war-related disruptions in the global energy market keep exports going
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Peter Straude and six others get bail over fraud that cost 8 000 workers their jobs.
Economists against basic income support have warned that introducing it could hurt the GDP. Others point out that growth means little to the poor
The whistleblower fears that Zondo’s recommendation that the firm’s contracts with public entities be scrutinised will be stonewalled – and implicates Telkom.
Incoming chief executive Ruwayda Redfearn says Deloitte has learned a lot about the importance of ‘professional scepticism’ from its corporate mishaps
The magistrate ruled that bail was not an option because he was a flight risk even though he had travelled to the UAE after being implicated in the Zondo commission
The miners are in a comfortable position as the world creeps towards a lower-carbon future
Without getting to the bottom of the problem or offence, apologies and offers ring hollow.
Let us never forget the private-sector players who facilitated public-sector fraud
2020 was a challenging year for everybody, with no growth forecast in the economy, fears of a deep recession and a jobs bloodbath. Three experts contextualise this situation, focusing on what can be done in 2021 to slow down the spiral into an economic abyss
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Zimbabwe’s tax authority said ABB, one of Switzerland’s most profitable companies, avoided paying millions of dollars to the economically crippled country
Public-private partnerships and big infrastructure builds have been suggested as ways to boost South Africa’s flagging economy. Another option to consider is green bonds, which would also help achieve climate crisis goals
The finance minister must tread a tightrope to fix the economy as he prepares for next week’s budget speech
The Luanda Leaks, publicised late on Sunday evening, have vividly outlined the scale of the business empire of Isabel dos Santos, daughter of the former president of Angola, José Eduardo dos Santos. Isabel dos Santos and her husband, Sindika Dokolo — who together are worth more than $2.2-billion — have stakes in more than 400 […]
Once again, Western auditing and consulting firms shamelessly facilitated corruption on an international scale
Government is implementing the tax in a staggered approach due to concerns of job losses
The move comes amid concerns over possible financial irregularities at the company
​A third of United Nations employees have reported experiencing sexual harassment at the world body over the last two years
The major bid lists as many as 42 defendants to get as much as possible out for investors
The new generation will be looking at speed, agility and
user-friendly tools — and the option to work from a coffee shop
Steinhoff’s former CEO Markus Jooste testified to Parliament that he did not know about any ‘accounting irregularities’ at the furniture retail giant
​Former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste has testified that the blame for the company’s share price collapse lay with a disgruntled former partner
The Cape Town based executive wants the JSE to be held accountable for failing to protect investors’ interests
Disclosing the ratio of worker to executive pay may show the full extent of our wage inequality
​The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors admitted to Parliament on Wednesday that it has resource constraints
The beleaguered retailer will struggle to get up off its knees under the weight of crushing bills
Critical to success is a roll-out of transactional offerings and securing refinancing
Analysts say there is a conflict of interest between their auditing functions and advisory services
Its share price has plummeted and investors are waiting for the results of an investigation