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Business

Global economy plagued by debt
Article
/ 6 September 2013

Global economy plagued by debt

Research reveals the full extent of indebtedness — the ‘most urgent issue in international finance’.

By Heather Stewart
Gas changes the energy landscape
Article
/ 30 August 2013

Gas changes the energy landscape

Deputy president Kgalema Motlanthe says shale gas could be a game changer for South Africa.

By Lynley Donnelly
Shotgun approach hurts co-ops
Article
/ 30 August 2013

Shotgun approach hurts co-ops

The department and unions gunned blindly for suspect worker groups, causing collateral damage to all.

By Teigue Payne
US takes a closer look at digital currency
Article
/ 30 August 2013

US takes a closer look at digital currency

United States authorities increase scrutiny of the digital currency.

By Dominic Rushe
The switch from punch to mojitos
Article
/ 30 August 2013

The switch from punch to mojitos

The US exit from quantitative easing will not be a sober affair, especially for developing economies.

By Comment Nils Pratley
Fuel giant executive’s resignation sparks speculation
Article
/ 30 August 2013

Fuel giant executive’s resignation sparks speculation

An analyst says the surprising resignation by Sasol’s chief financial officer is "very unusual" and has unsettled some in the market.

By Staff Reporter
Brazil adds to Sasol’s plastics woes
Article
/ 30 August 2013

Brazil adds to Sasol’s plastics woes

Sasol plastics are cheap in Brazil, but pricey in South Africa – and governments are not happy.

By Staff Reporter
The X-million-dollar question: How rich is Mamphela?
Article
/ 30 August 2013

The X-million-dollar question: How rich is Mamphela?

It appears Mamphela Ramphele’s quest for transparency has been clouded by intrigue.

By Thalia Holmes
As US brakes, economies start to skid
Article
/ 30 August 2013

As US brakes, economies start to skid

Emerging markets hurting as world prepares to wean itself off unconvential monetary policy.

By Lynley Donnelly
SA scores high on tax compliance
Article
/ 30 August 2013

SA scores high on tax compliance

The country lags on start-up funding.

By Staff Reporter
Bitter end of tax restrictions for micro businesses
Article
/ 30 August 2013

Bitter end of tax restrictions for micro businesses

Companies are not taking advantage of tax breaks because criteria are too onerous, say analysts.

By Staff Reporter
Research shows franchise growth
Article
/ 30 August 2013

Research shows franchise growth

More stores opened than closed, mostly by new entrepreneurs.

By Staff Reporter
The UK’s good news is bad
Article
/ 30 August 2013

The UK’s good news is bad

Despite the positive spin about growth, what can happen will overshadow Japan’s lost decade.

By Staff Reporter
Strike season: We’ve had worse
Article
/ 30 August 2013

Strike season: We’ve had worse

Despite the hype, the number of work hours lost has been declining since 2010.

By Staff Reporter
Gold Fields buries BEE findings
Article
/ 30 August 2013

Gold Fields buries BEE findings

Its decision not to write up its empowerment investigation raises yet more questions.

By Staff Reporter
Emerging markets fear tapering talk
Article
/ 23 August 2013

Emerging markets fear tapering talk

But analysts warn that SA is facing more fundamental problems in the economy.

By Thalia Holmes
Brics council gets down to business
Article
/ 23 August 2013

Brics council gets down to business

Speakers stress the need for action.

By Staff Reporter
Treasury zooms in on tender fraud
Article
/ 23 August 2013

Treasury zooms in on tender fraud

With the help of technology, it is hoping to flag graft and standardise and simplify procurement.

By Staff Reporter
Low-fee and private – but still too pricey
Article
/ 23 August 2013

Low-fee and private – but still too pricey

Cheaper independent schools are out of the poor’s grasp because they can’t afford to lower their fees.

By Thalia Holmes
Lonmin gets it wrong – again
Article
/ 23 August 2013

Lonmin gets it wrong – again

Even in its controversial accord with Amcu is a contested clause giving unions more latitude.

By Staff Reporter
Trend analyst injects optimism into South African picture
Article
/ 23 August 2013

Trend analyst injects optimism into South African picture

Income disparities between racial groups are said to be narrowing.

By Thalia Holmes
Medical aids mind the policy gap
Article
/ 23 August 2013

Medical aids mind the policy gap

South Africans’ preference for insurance to offset healthcare costs is cannibalising private schemes.

By Lynley Donnelly
Too early to draw conclusions from polling data
Article
/ 16 August 2013

Too early to draw conclusions from polling data

Survey suggests that EFF could attract the votes of a possible 26% of young South Africans.

By Lynley Donnelly
Looking skyward for a price war
Article
/ 16 August 2013

Looking skyward for a price war

The carrier’s African plan is poised for take off, but industry experts are not on board.

By Staff Reporter
Vodacom’s ‘Please Call Me’ case: Investing in the fight for justice
Article
/ 16 August 2013

Vodacom’s ‘Please Call Me’ case: Investing in the fight for justice

The financing of the "Please Call Me" litigation is the first of its kind in South Africa. But why are South Africans so captivated by the case?

By Thalia Holmes
Cut costs but not bonuses, state told
Article
/ 16 August 2013

Cut costs but not bonuses, state told

Unions rail against the plan to cut bonuses at the government’s ‘model of excellence’ – the treasury.

By Lynley Donnelly
Debt control: A political hot potato
Article
/ 16 August 2013

Debt control: A political hot potato

The upcoming elections may be driving the rush for amnesty and reform to the garnishee system.

By Staff Reporter
Resurgent Land Bank aims high
Article
/ 16 August 2013

Resurgent Land Bank aims high

It argues that by taking an increasingly large share of the market it will help to keep costs down.

By Thalia Holmes
Not all peachy on farm jobs front
Article
/ 16 August 2013

Not all peachy on farm jobs front

Employment is stable after the minimum wage increase, but the figures are deceptive.

By Staff Reporter
SA needs long-term coal plan
Article
/ 2 August 2013

SA needs long-term coal plan

In order to move the mineral from Botswana, Transnet and Eskom are going to need help.

By Staff Reporter
Blue-collar pension fund needed
Article
/ 2 August 2013

Blue-collar pension fund needed

Someone needs to come up with a simple, affordable scheme for low-income earners.

By Staff Reporter
Words win where tablet magazines’ bells, whistles fail
Article
/ 2 August 2013

Words win where tablet magazines’ bells, whistles fail

Tablet shell seems to bring new problems rather than the solution to old ones for magazines.

By Staff Reporter
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