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Minister’s review of earnings threshold stuns lawyers

Article Evan Pickworth - 3 May 2012

The labour minister's decision to review the earnings threshold -- which decides who enjoys certain employment benefits -- has surprised lawyers.

SA business tourism gets R1.6bn injection

Article Evan Pickworth - 29 Feb 2012

South Africa has secured over 200 international conferences, which Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk says will provide a boost of R1.6-billion.

Mathews Phosa calls for continuity on nationalisation

Article Evan Pickworth - 25 Nov 2011

ANC treasurer-general Mathews Phosa says certainty on the issue of nationalisation is needed and this can only happen by having a unified voice.

New Companies Act could yield more lawsuits

Article Evan Pickworth - 5 Oct 2011

More litigation around the fair value of offers could be seen due to the takeover regulations of the new Companies Act, say attorneys.

Bank cyber fraud more lucrative than drugs trade

Article Evan Pickworth - 16 Aug 2011

New forms of fraud are emerging that are making bank cyber fraud even more lucrative than the drug trade, says an auditing expert.

SA net retirement savings highest since 2002

Article Evan Pickworth - 10 Aug 2011

The latest survey done on retirement shows a positive trend in South Africa of retirement savings having reached their highest levels in a decade.

MTN primed for ‘opportunistic’ deal-making

Article Evan Pickworth - 15 Jun 2011

MTN is positioned to take advantage of opportunistic deal-making activity due to the high levels of cash on its books, the company has said.

Foreign investment in Africa on rise

Article Evan Pickworth - 3 May 2011

New projects in Africa are expected to enjoy strong growth from next year, with inflows of foreign direct investment forecast to reach US$150-billion.

Marcus moves into Reserve Bank hot seat

Article Staff Reporter - 9 Nov 2009

Incoming Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus faces her first test as the market expects a decision on the dates of MPC meetings to be held in 2010.

Gordhan concerned that rand too strong

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Oct 2009

South Africa's Finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan, said on Tuesday that he is concerned about the strong and uncompetitive levels of the rand.

Fiscal deficit expected to widen significantly

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Oct 2009

South Africa's fiscal deficit is expected to have widened significantly to -7,6% of GDP in the 2009/10 fiscal year from projections of -3,8%.

Tax revenue seen down R70bn

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Oct 2009

Total South African tax revenue in 2009/10 is projected to be R70,3-billion below the forecast presented in February at R589-billion.

‘Africa needs greater unity to punch above its weight’

Article Staff Reporter - 18 Sep 2009

Africa needs to urgently improve its cooperation across the continent, Minister in the Presidency Trevor Manuel said on Friday.

SA labour market distress to continue

Article Staff Reporter - 24 Jun 2009

The announcement of a reduced formal workforce in SA of 179 000 people in the first quarter clearly signals a labour market in distress.

SA credit growth slows, giving bank room to cut rates

Article Staff Reporter - 30 Jan 2009

South African bonds overlooked a weaker rand to open firmer on Friday after credit extension and money supply data surprised to the downside.

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