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Tshegofatso Mathe
Tshegofatso Mathe is a financial trainee journalist at the Mail & Guardian
State’s wage freeze sparks apoplexy
Public sector unions have cried foul over the government’s plan to freeze wages for three years and have vowed to fight back.
Sars is running more smoothly, but still missing targets
The revenue service said that change in compliance behaviour of taxpayers has been observed since April
Trump has markets on tweeterhooks
The markets fluctuated after Trump last week ordered the killing of Iran’s top military commander Qassem Soleiman
Prosus in a tug of war for Just Eat
The South African company is aiming to build a food-delivery empire and already has investments in Brazil, India and Germany
Lindela ownership is up in the air
The government has the right of first refusal to purchase the detention centre, and two departments are considering doing so
From data must fall to data for all
Commission orders Vodacom and MTN to lower their prices and provide daily, free ‘lifeline’ data
GDP declines more than expected, at 0.6%
Most sectors of the economy reported negative growth, with mining, manufacturing and transport suffering the biggest falls
SAA’s options seem limited
Business rescue is unlikely to work for a state-owned airline, say experts. But the government has no money for bailouts
Reserve Bank keeps repo rate unchanged
Although economists say there is room now for SARB to cut the repo rate in order to strengthen the economy – the central bank kept it unchanged
CPI drops to its lowest level in eight years
The low consumer price inflation could lead the central bank to cut interest rates, says economists
Hawks bust cannabis lab
The Canapax chain owner, who claims to be a traditional healer, has been arrested
Malaicha trade goes digital
A new app lets users in South Africa buy goods that are dispatched from warehouses in Zimbabwean cities
South Africa needs another investment conference — Trudi Makhaya
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s economic adviser says government is taking precise steps to bolster economic growth
Tito has state’s wage bill in his cross hairs
Finance Minister sees a reduced wage bill as a key reform to get the state’s finances back on track
Rain brings tentative hope of a normal farming season
After weeks of oppressive heat and decreasing dam levels, recent rains renew hope for farmers