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Trump has markets on tweeterhooks

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 10 Jan 2020

The markets fluctuated after Trump last week ordered the killing of Iran’s top military commander Qassem Soleiman

Prosus in a tug of war for Just Eat

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 10 Jan 2020

The South African company is aiming to build a food-delivery empire and already has investments in Brazil, India and Germany

Lindela ownership is up in the air

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 13 Dec 2019

The government has the right of first refusal to purchase the detention centre, and two departments are considering doing so

From data must fall to data for all

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 6 Dec 2019

Commission orders Vodacom and MTN to lower their prices and provide daily, free ‘lifeline’ data

GDP declines more than expected, at 0.6%

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 3 Dec 2019

Most sectors of the economy reported negative growth, with mining, manufacturing and transport suffering the biggest falls

SAA’s options seem limited

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 22 Nov 2019

Business rescue is unlikely to work for a state-owned airline, say experts. But the government has no money for bailouts

Reserve Bank keeps repo rate unchanged

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 21 Nov 2019

Although economists say there is room now for SARB to cut the repo rate in order to strengthen the economy - the central bank kept it unchanged

CPI drops to its lowest level in eight years

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 20 Nov 2019

The low consumer price inflation could lead the central bank to cut interest rates, says economists

Hawks bust cannabis lab

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 15 Nov 2019

The Canapax chain owner, who claims to be a traditional healer, has been arrested

Malaicha trade goes digital

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 8 Nov 2019

A new app lets users in South Africa buy goods that are dispatched from warehouses in Zimbabwean cities

South Africa needs another investment conference — Trudi Makhaya

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 6 Nov 2019

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s economic adviser says government is taking precise steps to bolster economic growth

Tito has state’s wage bill in his cross hairs

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 1 Nov 2019

Finance Minister sees a reduced wage bill as a key reform to get the state’s finances back on track

Rain brings tentative hope of a normal farming season

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 28 Oct 2019

After weeks of oppressive heat and decreasing dam levels, recent rains renew hope for farmers

Will Moody’s downgrade Mboweni?

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 25 Oct 2019

The finance minister's medium-term budget policy statement on Wednesday will be watched like it is the main event

Africa’s markets, ranked

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 25 Oct 2019

An Absa index has put SA at top spot for the third year, although our overall score has fallen

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ConCourt asked to rule that Zuma must testify for 10 days next year

emma balfour - 4 Dec 2020

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special reports - 4 Dec 2020

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special reports - 4 Dec 2020

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special reports - 30 Nov 2020

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special reports - 30 Nov 2020

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Centre for Women & Gender Studies

special reports - 30 Nov 2020

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