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R36-billion: The economic cost of gender-based violence

A new report delves into the view that the private sector is key to combatting violence against women and recommends that companies should include their efforts in corporate…

Eschew King’s cardinal sins, by George

George Osborne can barely contain his glee at installing a 21st century roundhead at the Bank of England.

Economic week ahead: Central banks to set the tone

While South Africa’s economic calendar may be quiet, policymakers at four major central banks are due to announce decisions this week.

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SA’s vulnerability lies in the foreign exchange market

SA’s exposure to the London interbank offered rate (Libor) scandal spreading globally occurs through the foreign-exchange market in particular.

King to close Cricket SA bonus inquiry

King to close Cricket SA bonus inquiry

The inquiry into the Cricket South Africa bonus scandal is due to close with the testimony of former Supreme Court of Appeal judge Mervyn King.

Cricket inquiry to hear submission from King

The sports ministry has confirmed the inquiry into Cricket SA will meet again next week to hear a submission from judge Mervyn King.

How to deal with a downgrade

How to deal with a downgrade

Some blame the occult, others the eurozone, but France gets down to brass tacks.

JSE-listed companies to produce integrated reports

With shareholder activism on the rise, companies are required to be upfront about remuneration, distribution of wealth and future cash-flow prospects.

UK gets set for long slowdown

Analysts predict the recession will be the worst we’ve seen for at least 30 years, writes David Teather in London.

Credit crunch may be half market estimates

The scale of losses and the economic fallout from the global credit crunch may not be as bad as feared and subprime losses could end up costing less than half market forecasts,…

Minister blames Bank of England for Northern Rock debacle

Germany’s Finance Minister, Peer Steinbrück, blamed the Bank of England on Friday for the collapse of Northern Rock and the loss of 2 000 jobs, savaging the central bank for not…