Statistics revealed that investors are starting to show some optimism towards the equities market again.
Nedbank said nationalisation would have a negative effect on investor confidence and would not help attract job-creating investment.
Mines minister Susan Shabangu has admitted that debate inside the ANC about possible nationalisation of the mining sector was hurting investment.
<b>Verashni Pillay</b> says, Eric Miyeni is one of many trying to defend the indefensible: Julius Malema.
For those facing a run of bad luck and wanting to start things over, one Thai temple has an unusual solution: "rehearse" death with a mock funeral.
The debt crisis in Europe could hit local bonds if it worsens, pushing yields higher than expected as the continent holds 35% of government’s debt.
Nigeria’s old oil assets are in certain cases declining by between 10% to 12% per year and new investment will be needed to push the industry forward.
A two-day assault by Syrian government forces on anti-government protesters in the city of Hama was widely condemned in the West.
HSBC’s new chief executive says the positions will go worldwide over the next three years after announcing first-half profits up 3% to $11.5-billion.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez appeared on television sporting a freshly shaved head, explaining that his chemotherapy had given him "a new look".