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Lloyd Gedye

There is magic in the music and meaning in the message
Article
/ 26 April 2012

There is magic in the music and meaning in the message

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.

By Lloyd Gedye
The Boss blows hot and old
Article
/ 26 April 2012

The Boss blows hot and old

Bruce Springsteen’s new album features political protest songs but they are mostly meaningless, writes <b>Lloyd Gedye</b>.

By Lloyd Gedye
Envoys dragged into Vodacom fixer row
Article
/ 26 April 2012

Envoys dragged into Vodacom fixer row

Lawyers say that the cellular giant Vodacom has been trying to pull strings and avoid adhering to the Democratic Republic of Congo’s laws.

By Lloyd Gedye
Fraudsters hit Cell C in bandwidth voucher scam
Article
/ 24 April 2012

Fraudsters hit Cell C in bandwidth voucher scam

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.

By Lloyd Gedye
Not made in South Africa
Article
/ 20 April 2012

Not made in South Africa

The Competition Commission has taken energy company Sasol to task for excessive polymer prices, which industry claims is costing jobs.

By Lloyd Gedye
Community papers a battlefield
Article
/ 13 April 2012

Community papers a battlefield

Opposition to the merger of <em>The Witness</em> and Media24 has shed light on shady practices in the community newspaper sector.

By Lloyd Gedye
Icasa fails consumers, report says
Article
/ 13 April 2012

Icasa fails consumers, report says

Namibia has been held up as an example of how a regulator can stop cellphone giants from making a killing and ripping off customers.

By Lloyd Gedye
Funk me to outer space
Article
/ 13 April 2012

Funk me to outer space

An unlikely collaboration has resulted in one of the finest albums so far this year, writes <b>Lloyd Gedye</b>.

By Lloyd Gedye
ConCourt victory for Competition Commission
Article
/ 12 April 2012

ConCourt victory for Competition Commission

A landmark judgment by the Constitutional Court has reinforced the powers of investigation of the Competition Commission.

By Lloyd Gedye
No image available
Article
/ 5 April 2012

SA’s R100bn industrial action plan

The South African government’s latest three-year strategy has aimed to boost manufacturing capacity and create jobs but business is sceptical.

By Lloyd Gedye
DTI: State must help manufacturing sector create jobs
Article
/ 2 April 2012

DTI: State must help manufacturing sector create jobs

The department of trade and industry launched the industrial policy action plan, saying the manufacturing sector needs to grow and create jobs.

By Lloyd Gedye
No image available
Article
/ 2 April 2012

Oesfees rocks Franschoek

Dancing and good music at this year’s Oesfees in Franschoek reminds <b>Lloyd Gedye</b> why he returns every year.

By Lloyd Gedye
Vusi Mahla­sela: The healing power of sound
Article
/ 23 March 2012

Vusi Mahla­sela: The healing power of sound

Words that defined a generation were more ­profound than this celebrated composer from Mamelodi realised, writes <b>Lloyd Gedye</b>.

By Lloyd Gedye
KZN’s Witness acquisition probed
Article
/ 23 March 2012

KZN’s Witness acquisition probed

Media24’s proposed purchase of KwaZulu-Natal’s <em>The Witness</em> is being scrutinised for anticompetitive effects by the Competition Commission.

By Lloyd Gedye
Devastatingly great songs
Article
/ 19 March 2012

Devastatingly great songs

<b>Lloyd Gedye</b> reviews the latest offering from musician Elliott Smith and is totally impressed by what he hears.

By Lloyd Gedye
No image available
Article
/ 16 March 2012

Congo fixer wins success-fee claim against Vodacom

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).

By Lloyd Gedye
Lots of heart and tons of guts
Article
/ 15 March 2012

Lots of heart and tons of guts

The Brother Moves On have challenged South African audiences and the white-dominated music industry. <b>Lloyd Gedye</b> tags along for a ride.

By Lloyd Gedye
Court dismisses government’s Walmart appeal
Article
/ 9 March 2012

Court dismisses government’s Walmart appeal

The Competition Appeal Court has dismissed the state’s appeal against the Walmart-Massmart merger, but acknowledged legitimate concerns over the deal.

By Lloyd Gedye
Eclectic mix to nourish your neurons
Article
/ 9 March 2012

Eclectic mix to nourish your neurons

When it comes to electronic music, the Brainfeeder label from Los Angeles is as hot as you get.

By Lloyd Gedye
Owning the spectrum
Article
/ 9 March 2012

Owning the spectrum

The ANC has proposed to merge certain state entities in order to improve access to modern communication tools and services.

By Lloyd Gedye
Moving from bland to blonde
Article
/ 9 March 2012

Moving from bland to blonde

The number of artisinal beer-makers has expanded at a rapid rate as consumers seek alternatives to the big brands.

By Lloyd Gedye
Shear magic as Hans fleeces the opposition at world champs
Article
/ 8 March 2012

Shear magic as Hans fleeces the opposition at world champs

South Africa has recently dominated the world sheep-shearing competition. Again. And who knew?

By Lloyd Gedye
No image available
Article
/ 8 March 2012

Cartel charges cemented as Lafarge takes on R149m fine

Cement producer Lafarge Industries SA has admitted to participating in a cartel since 1996, and agreed to pay a fine of R149-million.

By Lloyd Gedye
No image available
Article
/ 2 March 2012

How to keep SA’s head above water

Skills shortages are hampering the government’s multibillion-rand infrastructure roll-out plan, writes <b>Lloyd Gedye</b>

By Lloyd Gedye
Pay TV gears up for battle royal
Article
/ 2 March 2012

Pay TV gears up for battle royal

MultiChoice seeks to delay the tribunal hearing about unbundling channel bouquets, writes <b>Lloyd Gedye</b>

By Lloyd Gedye
What rhymes with visionary?
Article
/ 24 February 2012

What rhymes with visionary?

Lloyd Gedye discovers three new hip-hop albums that have more to talk about than guns, money,
bitches and bling.

By Lloyd Gedye
No image available
Article
/ 24 February 2012

More tough love for parastatals

Government has tightened the purse strings and its tough stance on bailouts for parastatals seems to be bearing fruit.

By Lloyd Gedye
Digital TV migration on hold — again
Article
/ 24 February 2012

Digital TV migration on hold — again

The government’s ineptitude has raised the question of whether the country will be able to successfully migrate from analogue to digital tv.

By Lloyd Gedye
No image available
Article
/ 24 February 2012

Little real fabric on manufacturing plans

South Africans will have to wait for a while until they see how the department of trade and industry implements the industrial policy.

By Lloyd Gedye
Unbundling of Telkom is only answer
Article
/ 17 February 2012

Unbundling of Telkom is only answer

Consumers have long suffered because of governments’ inaction over Telkom.

By Lloyd Gedye
Telkom back in the dock at tribunal hearing
Article
/ 13 February 2012

Telkom back in the dock at tribunal hearing

Telkom has come under fire as the Competition Commission hearing into its alleged anti-competitive conduct resumed for closing arguments.

By Lloyd Gedye
Fresh, vital ideas from a 77-year-old master
Article
/ 10 February 2012

Fresh, vital ideas from a 77-year-old master

A new Leonard Cohen album is always something to look ­forward to.

By Lloyd Gedye
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