Its funding has run dry, so the empowerment fund is having to turn away entrepreneurs.
The failure of the British experiment should prove the point made by IMF economists.
Food security in South Africa will be put at risk if the chicken business is not safeguarded.
But analysts warn its performance is too closely tied to that of a few large companies.
The presidential review that calls for widespread reforms has been cautiously received.
Observers warn of corruption and inefficiency should state take over the operation of the lottery.
JSE remains unaffected by the ups and downs of the South African economy.
In a bid to improve savings the treasury explores fee cuts, which may effect the financial sector.
Beleaguered micro-satellite manufacturer SunSpace may be absorbed into Denel Dynamics, part of defence and arms manufacturer Denel.
Unep suggests using the expertise of mining companies — often seen as the environmental villains — to improve recycling.
The outgoing governor of the Bank of England has called on the British people not to "demonise" bankers.
The paperless office may be a distant dream, but the technology that drives document efficiency and productivity is not.
Google’s chairperson, Eric Schmidt, says he welcomes promises by international leaders to crack down on tax loopholes exploited by the search firm.
The European Banking Authority is thought to have approved proposals that would require a cap on bonuses for anyone whose pay is more than €500 000.
British retailer hopes to grow its business in a difficult economic climate.
Guptas dropped a name, now we’re dropping any mention of our anti-corruption laws, asks David Lewis.
Big banks, energy giants and internet multinationals won’t change their bad behaviour by themselves – they must be forced to play nice.
South Africa is active in many transparency initiatives in the extractive sector, yet it remains conspicuously absent from the EITI.
Far-sighted and apparently hands-off foreign investment is giving new vigour to the platinum sector.
Explosive mining sector has brought investors’ attention to rising costs and risks.
There has been a growing demand for caravan parks, campsites and backpackers’ lodges.
By selfishly pursuing a free trade area at the cost of broader unity it is compromising its neighbours.
Online offences cost the SA economy millions, have dire implications for the victims, and are on the rise.
Nigeria’s rapid growth, despite a number of domestic challenges, could result in the country overtaking South Africa as the largest economy.
Conditions are auspicious for Africa’s two biggest economies to work together for mutual profit.
Government’s work to legislate for the development of special economic zones has been welcomed by business.
Energy Minister Dipuo Peters is sticking to her guns on electricity policy.
The JSE proved its resilience this week, with stocks rising to a two-month high on Wednesday, despite concerns about labour unrest.
An influential bank has decided to continue funding new high-carbon energy projects in Europe.
A draft of new legislation is changing the face of South Africa’s short-term insurance sector and could lead to higher costs for consumers.
An idea to harness hydropower from municipal water pipes has led to a legal standoff between Rand Water and a small power company.
Financial services news group Bloomberg has been facing questions about the use of confidential client data by its journalists.