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Lisa Steyn

Property prices out of kilter with economy – but falling in line
Article
/ 11 August 2014

Property prices out of kilter with economy – but falling in line

The economy may have dipped into recession, and interest rates and unemployment are rising, but the residential prices continues to grow.

By Staff Reporter
SA to access cheaper Brics cash
Article
/ 24 July 2014

SA to access cheaper Brics cash

The grouping’s smallest member could become the New Development Bank’s biggest winner.

By Staff Reporter
‘Rising inflation and slowing growth’ pushes repo rate up
Article
/ 17 July 2014

‘Rising inflation and slowing growth’ pushes repo rate up

Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus announced an interest rate hike on Thursday, while highlighting strike action and excessive salaries and bonuses.

By Staff Reporter
Metal industry employers withdraw quick-fix ‘final offer’
Article
/ 15 July 2014

Metal industry employers withdraw quick-fix ‘final offer’

Numsa has plans to intensify its strike but the organisation representing steel companies says it has no mandate to continue talking to the union.

By Staff Reporter
Tsunami mining strike changes landscape
Article
/ 26 June 2014

Tsunami mining strike changes landscape

Retrenchments in the platinum mining sector are now all but inevitable, say labour experts.

By Staff Reporter
Sasol fined R500m for excessive plastic prices
Article
/ 5 June 2014

Sasol fined R500m for excessive plastic prices

The Competition Tribunal has imposed a R534-million penalty on a Sasol subsidiary for over-charging local customers for plastic products.

By Staff Reporter
The hidden charges on your cell bill
Article
/ 5 June 2014

The hidden charges on your cell bill

As a cellphone user, you may be paying for content you never signed up for.

By Staff Reporter
Platinum sector: Longest strike eases the way for layoffs
Article
/ 3 April 2014

Platinum sector: Longest strike eases the way for layoffs

Far from hurting the platinum miner, protracted labour action could put the firm on a better footing.

By Staff Reporter
Gill Marcus: MPC repo rate decision not unanimous
Article
/ 27 March 2014

Gill Marcus: MPC repo rate decision not unanimous

Interest rates will remain unchanged, Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus has announced, adding that the MPC’s decision was split.

By Staff Reporter
Gas regulation leaves users fuming
Article
/ 27 March 2014

Gas regulation leaves users fuming

Large consumers say Nersa’s new price structure exacerbates Sasol’s monopoly.

By Staff Reporter
Glencore Xstrata: A controversial colossus
Article
/ 19 March 2014

Glencore Xstrata: A controversial colossus

The mining company has risen from obscurity to become a formidable force in the industry.

By Staff Reporter
Development zones get a shove
Article
/ 28 February 2014

Development zones get a shove

Gordhan offers new incentives for a programme that he sees as being key to youth employment.

By Staff Reporter
Interest in unit trusts at all-time high
Article
/ 14 February 2014

Interest in unit trusts at all-time high

Investors have been attracted by the industry’s performance spurred by strong market growth.

By Staff Reporter
SA cottons on to fast fashion
Article
/ 24 January 2014

SA cottons on to fast fashion

Retailers wanting to cash in on trends quickly have thrown local clothing makers a lifeline.

By Staff Reporter
Up-and-down outlook as rand continues its slide
Article
/ 24 January 2014

Up-and-down outlook as rand continues its slide

South Africa’s economic indicators have been a mixed bag so far this year – some spell doom and gloom while others suggest a better year than last.

By Staff Reporter
Expats on the back foot return home
Article
/ 10 January 2014

Expats on the back foot return home

SA’s skills-starved economy has easily absorbed those whose fortunes overseas have been reversed.

By Staff Reporter
End of Sishen saga cast in iron
Article
/ 20 December 2013

End of Sishen saga cast in iron

The Constitutional Court has finally settled a dispute that has tainted all parties.

By Staff Reporter
Raised deficit and US tapering fears put squeeze on rand
Article
/ 6 December 2013

Raised deficit and US tapering fears put squeeze on rand

The rand dropped to 10.49 against the dollar on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
New reality alters energy plans
Article
/ 6 December 2013

New reality alters energy plans

Hydro power and gas in nearby countries have brought about a shift in South Africa’s schemes.

By Staff Reporter
African Bank to pay R20m after reaching NCR agreement
Article
/ 4 October 2013

African Bank to pay R20m after reaching NCR agreement

The NCR has reached a settlement agreement with African Bank relating to two cases in which the bank was accused of reckless lending.

By Staff Reporter
Chicken price to rise as SA increases poultry tariffs
Article
/ 30 September 2013

Chicken price to rise as SA increases poultry tariffs

Poultry tariffs to protect the local industry against import dumping have come into effect, meaning consumers will see the price of their meat rise.

By Staff Reporter
Reserve Bank keeps repo rate at 5%
Article
/ 19 September 2013

Reserve Bank keeps repo rate at 5%

Governor Gill Marcus says the South African Reserve Bank will maintain the current repo rate.

By Staff Reporter
The IDC’s bad loans are at historic levels
Article
/ 13 September 2013

The IDC’s bad loans are at historic levels

The finance institution attributes its losses to exposure to a pressured commodities market.

By Staff Reporter
Trick or tweet? Follow the leaders
Article
/ 13 September 2013

Trick or tweet? Follow the leaders

Twitter is a useful way to promote businesses and increase revenue – but get it wrong at your peril.

By Staff Reporter
Dual-listed companies buoy JSE
Article
/ 6 September 2013

Dual-listed companies buoy JSE

The Bourse has defied market trends, largely on foreign earnings and the weak rand.

By Staff Reporter
Money issues bedevil Marikana
Article
/ 30 August 2013

Money issues bedevil Marikana

The mineworkers’ legal representatives are begging for help
as the commission limps along.

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
Solidarity threatens strike at Lonmin mine
Article
/ 19 August 2013

Solidarity threatens strike at Lonmin mine

Solidarity has threatened to bring Lonmin’s operations to its knees if the company does not reconsider its decision to revoke Amcu’s recognition.

By Staff Reporter
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
Amcu declared official majority union at Lonmin
Article
/ 14 August 2013

Amcu declared official majority union at Lonmin

The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union has been formally recognised as the majority union at Lonmin.

By Staff Reporter
Interest rates and inflation the stars of 2012
Article
/ 27 December 2012

Interest rates and inflation the stars of 2012

It has certainly been an eventful year for business globally and the bad outweighed the good as growth slowed and problems in the eurozone persisted.

By Staff Reporter
National development: ANC sticks to the plan
Article
/ 21 December 2012

National development: ANC sticks to the plan

There are moves afoot to adopt the national development plan despite Cosatu’s concerns, writes Lisa Steyn.

By Staff Reporter
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