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latest news & developmentsMining companies aren’t buying what the SA govt is selling — yet
Companies are withholding investment – despite the commodity boom’s bounty – in the face of constraints to exports and exploration
There’s a place for the herbivore at the braai
There may not be a lot of South African vegans, but it seems many still want a taste of the plant-based life
South Africa on weak footing amid global recession fears
A deep downturn is unlikely, analysts say. But, if it does happen, another recession will be even more difficult to recover from
Commodity prices buoy South Africa amid China’s slow growth blow
South Africa’s fate is tied to China’s, but war-related disruptions in the global energy market keep exports going
Former Tongaat Hulett bosses in court for fraud
Peter Straude and six others get bail over fraud that cost 8 000 workers their jobs.
The BIG debate: Would new social grants compromise economic growth?
Economists against basic income support have warned that introducing it could hurt the GDP. Others point out that growth means little to the poor
‘Bain was happy the focus was only on Sars’: Athol Williams
The whistleblower fears that Zondo’s recommendation that the firm’s contracts with public entities be scrutinised will be stonewalled – and implicates Telkom.
‘It is right that auditing is under scrutiny’ — Deloitte Africa CEO-elect
Incoming chief executive Ruwayda Redfearn says Deloitte has learned a lot about the importance of ‘professional scepticism’ from its corporate mishaps
Gupta associate Sharma denied bail in Free State fraud case
The magistrate ruled that bail was not an option because he was a flight risk even though he had travelled to the UAE after being implicated in the Zondo commission
Platinum records for South African mines
The miners are in a comfortable position as the world creeps towards a lower-carbon future
Corporate amends: What is enough?
Without getting to the bottom of the problem or offence, apologies and offers ring hollow.
The private-sector players who facilitated public-sector fraud
Let us never forget the private-sector players who facilitated public-sector fraud
How to rescue SA’s ailing economy
2020 was a challenging year for everybody, with no growth forecast in the economy, fears of a deep recession and a jobs bloodbath. Three experts contextualise this situation,…
Swiss company accused of tax dodging in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s tax authority said ABB, one of Switzerland’s most profitable companies, avoided paying millions of dollars to the economically crippled country
Jury’s out on green recovery
Public-private partnerships and big infrastructure builds have been suggested as ways to boost South Africa’s flagging economy. Another option to consider is green bonds, which…