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At 20, the euro is a currency giant on fragile footing

Article Staff Reporter - 28 Dec 2018

Born on January 1 1999, the euro initially existed only as a virtual currency used in accounting and financial transactions

Euro elites want Greece regime shift

Article bogdan TagDiv - 2 Jul 2015

The current confrontation will shape resistance to austerity - and the future of the whole of Europe.

Rand steady ahead of key data releases

Article I Net Bridge - 5 Nov 2013

Little changed from its overnight close against the major currencies‚ as the rand held steady in early trade on Tuesday.

Time to ditch the euro

Article Larry Elliott - 12 Oct 2012

The dismal failure of Europe's monetary union means it should be abandoned to save countries.

Europe’s leaders urged to opt for growth

Article Larry Elliott - 25 May 2012

Europe's leaders met on Wednesday for crisis talks to rescue the euro amid a warning from the West's leading economic think-tank.

China’s ark is not big enough for the world

Article Jayati Ghosh - 28 Oct 2011

The major economic entities are in the throes of self-inflicted, but apparently insoluble, problems as they lurch their way to stagnation.

Battle won but fiscal war not over

Article bogdan TagDiv - 28 Oct 2011

Europe's leaders are claiming victory in the eurozone crisis after agreeing to new deals that halve Greek debt.

Germans gloomy as recession looms

Article Staff Reporter - 4 Sep 2008

German corporate and consumer confidence sank to new lows last week, hastening fears that Europe's biggest economy is sliding into a deep recession.

‘Dollar is back in a big way’

Article Staff Reporter - 8 Aug 2008

The rand weakened further on Friday morning as the dollar posted further gains against the euro.

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Kaya FM whistleblowers say they are being victimised

thando maeko - 12 Aug 2020

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National

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Sarah Smit - 8 Aug 2020

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Coronavirus

Special Investigating Unit probes Covid-19 tenderpreneurs

Sarah Smit - 8 Aug 2020

The SIU is investigating 102 companies doing business with the provincial government in Gauteng alone

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Special Reports

Let’s unite behind our masks

special reports - 12 Aug 2020

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Special Reports

Brand South Africa’s statement in response to allegations of corruption

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

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Special Reports

Grants for the production of Covid-19-relevant medical and pharmaceutical products: call for proposals

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

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Special Reports

WiMSA shines a light on the future of women in mining

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Men in mining must begin to take it upon themselves to support the development of women in the industry

Special Reports

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure reveals second gender-based violence advocacy artwork

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

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Special Reports

Empowering the voice of women in leadership to enable full participation in their roles in leadership and decision making

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

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Special Reports

Surviving the tobacco ban

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

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Special Reports

Smokers hold thumbs for cigarette ban to be lifted

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

SATTA is worried about the impact of the ban on its own members activities and how the ban is helping black marketeers to make millions of rands illegally