Much like Bruce Springsteen, Ry Cooder is an American music veteran; he first recorded in the mid-Sixties and released his debut solo album in 1970.
Bruce Springsteen’s new album features political protest songs but they are mostly meaningless, writes <b>Lloyd Gedye</b>.
Lawyers say that the cellular giant Vodacom has been trying to pull strings and avoid adhering to the Democratic Republic of Congo’s laws.
Cell C has been hit by fraud, prompting the company to suspend the accounts of hundreds of customers. But the mobile firm says it’s put things right.
The Competition Commission has taken energy company Sasol to task for excessive polymer prices, which industry claims is costing jobs.
Opposition to the merger of <em>The Witness</em> and Media24 has shed light on shady practices in the community newspaper sector.
Namibia has been held up as an example of how a regulator can stop cellphone giants from making a killing and ripping off customers.
An unlikely collaboration has resulted in one of the finest albums so far this year, writes <b>Lloyd Gedye</b>.
A landmark judgment by the Constitutional Court has reinforced the powers of investigation of the Competition Commission.
The South African government’s latest three-year strategy has aimed to boost manufacturing capacity and create jobs but business is sceptical.
The department of trade and industry launched the industrial policy action plan, saying the manufacturing sector needs to grow and create jobs.
Dancing and good music at this year’s Oesfees in Franschoek reminds <b>Lloyd Gedye</b> why he returns every year.
Words that defined a generation were more profound than this celebrated composer from Mamelodi realised, writes <b>Lloyd Gedye</b>.
Media24’s proposed purchase of KwaZulu-Natal’s <em>The Witness</em> is being scrutinised for anticompetitive effects by the Competition Commission.
<b>Lloyd Gedye</b> reviews the latest offering from musician Elliott Smith and is totally impressed by what he hears.
Vodacom has been been ordered to pay a politically connected fixer $21-million this week by a court in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The Brother Moves On have challenged South African audiences and the white-dominated music industry. <b>Lloyd Gedye</b> tags along for a ride.
The Competition Appeal Court has dismissed the state’s appeal against the Walmart-Massmart merger, but acknowledged legitimate concerns over the deal.
The number of artisinal beer-makers has expanded at a rapid rate as consumers seek alternatives to the big brands.
When it comes to electronic music, the Brainfeeder label from Los Angeles is as hot as you get.
The ANC has proposed to merge certain state entities in order to improve access to modern communication tools and services.
South Africa has recently dominated the world sheep-shearing competition. Again. And who knew?
Cement producer Lafarge Industries SA has admitted to participating in a cartel since 1996, and agreed to pay a fine of R149-million.
Skills shortages are hampering the government’s multibillion-rand infrastructure roll-out plan, writes <b>Lloyd Gedye</b>
MultiChoice seeks to delay the tribunal hearing about unbundling channel bouquets, writes <b>Lloyd Gedye</b>
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Government has tightened the purse strings and its tough stance on bailouts for parastatals seems to be bearing fruit.
The government’s ineptitude has raised the question of whether the country will be able to successfully migrate from analogue to digital tv.
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South Africans will have to wait for a while until they see how the department of trade and industry implements the industrial policy.
Lloyd Gedye discovers three new hip-hop albums that have more to talk about than guns, money,
bitches and bling.
Consumers have long suffered because of governments’ inaction over Telkom.
Telkom has come under fire as the Competition Commission hearing into its alleged anti-competitive conduct resumed for closing arguments.
The consumer commissioner and her staff are battle-ready and prepared to fight the good fight.