Clive Rubin
latest news & developmentsParly drops draconian spy Bill
Ad hoc committee heeds civil society warnings about proposed intelligence legislation, writes Clive Rubin.
Irregular constitutional change?
Possible irregularities in the passage of legislation to eliminate cross-boundary municipalities are being investigated by the Public Protector. On May 8 the Cape Town office of…
Zim’s mining sector surges amid the gloom
Despite an economic slump, food queues and fuel shortages, mining activity is surging in Zimbabwe. The combination of a currency that is competitive in United States dollar…
Africa’s new gold rush
The World Bank has stepped in to reinforce Africa’s mining renaissance, prompted by the rise in the gold price and peace settlements in a range of war-torn countries, including…
Old Mutual shares drop amid scandal
The share price of Old Mutual (OM) in London and Johannesburg dropped 2,5% over five days this week, following the announcement that its United States subsidiary, mutual fund…