Despite big talk about government spending, companies are still waiting for it to happen.
As Europe stumbles from crisis to crisis, it might be a good time for Cyprus to ditch the currency.
Eastern Cape development milks an existing dairy farm to lower costs and raise benefits.
Boeing has completed the first successful tests of its troubled Dreamliner 787 since the jet was grounded following battery fires.
The Bank of Cyprus will become a shadow of its former self.
If you travel a lot for business it is essential to do it in comfort with a dash of style.
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is an impressive turnaround story.
Despite its excellent location, investors are giving the Mpumalanga town a wide berth.
The commission has now been given the power to conduct formal inquiries without having to wait for a complaint.
The Reserve Bank has reported that the current account deficit for the fourth quarter of 2012 came in higher than expected at 6.5% of the GDP.
Soweto’s Protea Glen has topped the national list for housing repossessions — we take a closer look.
Empowerment advocates are disappointed by the state’s preference for mediation over punishment.
Civil servants are plundering the public purse and government must act to root out corruption. But will the rhetoric translate into action?
Despite the state supporting them in theory, small firms are battling in a tough environment.
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan will be seeking to increase tax revenue received from the corporate sector this financial year.
Cross-border financial regulations are being relaxed to make doing business in Africa easier.
New laws will be introduced this year to regulate the retirement industry, as part of the government’s plan to encourage South Africans to save.
But rating agencies, which have downgraded SA, are afraid that he’s letting unrest dictate policy.
The entire continent is open for business, due to improved governance and political stability
Blind dates and random hook-ups are becoming more common, thanks to technology — and technology is also helping to keep people safe.
Gordhan says the challenge now is to grow the economy and widen the tax base to raise revenue.
Government attempts to satisfy international credit rating agencies.
Infrastructure remains the lynchpin of the government’s economic development plans. But government needs to do much better, according to Gordhan.
A tough road lies ahead for SA’s plan to use local expertise in its massive infrastructure programme.
The independent body is expected to address weaknesses in the institution’s technical capacity.
Good news – for those who haven’t been using loopholes to avoid paying their dues.
SAA, Alexkor and Denel have been singled out in a Budget Review document for poor performance.
New weightings show that oil and electricity will continue to dictate the inflation trajectory.
A 5% reduction would equate to 6 000 gigawatt hours a year and would cost less than new power plants.
The financial climate and the growth of alternative solutions have resulted in changes to how businesses approach travel expenses.
Minister outlines progress on state infrastructure projects, including social planning to prevent unrest.
The sheer beauty and holiday feel of Mauritius can make it hard to do business on this island.