Department boss calls for urgent help

The department of cooperative governance and traditional affairs is seeking a chartered accountant to rescue it from its worst financial crisis.

How to tell if you are facing a financial crisis

If you recognise any of these signs in your own life, it's time to face the truth that your financial security and future well-being are at risk.

G20 backs early-warning plan against future crises

Leading world economies agreed to put the policies of seven nations under a microscope as part of a plan to prevent a repeat of the financial crisis.

IMF: Oil rich Qatar to grow 20% in 2011

The economy of Qatar -- the world's wealthiest country per capita -- will grow a breathless 20% in 2011, the IMF said on Wednesday.

Ireland's boom is over. But it still has the web

With its property wealth and optimism dissipated, the republic needs a future: its small but hardy technology sector could provide it.

Ireland set for rescue, contagion fears remain

Ireland is poised to become the second eurozone country after Greece to seal a bail out but few expect the rescue to end a deep crisis.

SA's economic recovery 'fragile', says Marcus

SA's economy is recovering, but the recovery is "fragile and hesitant", South African Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus said on Wednesday.

US lawmakers agree on historic Wall Street reform

United States lawmakers finalised an historic overhaul of financial regulations as dawn broke over Capitol Hill on Friday.

IMF praises SA's performance during financial crisis

The South African government performed "really well" during the recent global financial crisis, the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday.

Germany backs euro package as markets sober up

Germany's Cabinet has approved the biggest national contribution to a $1-trillion emergency rescue package intended to stabilise the euro.

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