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Economy

Marcus: 3% growth won't create jobs

Sep 02 2010 20:56

Central bank governor Gill Marcus says SA's return to growth of 3% is a welcome development, but it will not address unemployment.

Economy

Davies to force steel players' hand

Sep 02 2010 16:34

Government is intent on using policy tools to achieve competitive steel prices, says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies.

Economy

Strike ‘cancels out SWC benefits’

Sep 02 2010 15:42

The public service strike is diminishing the gains made by SA in hosting a successful World Cup, says Sacci.

Economy

Sarb says policy should stabilise output

Sep 02 2010 14:18

SA's monetary policy has to continue its role of stabilising output at high but non-inflationary levels, says Sarb chief economist Monde Mnyande.

Economy

Car sales jump ahead of green tax

Sep 02 2010 12:23

Vehicle sales have spiked in August, ahead of the introduction of a new carbon tax.

Economy

Unions in talks to intensify strike

Sep 02 2010 11:19

Cosatu and the Independent Labour Caucus are meeting for negotiations on how to put more pressure on government after rejecting a pay offer.

Economy

Cabinet: SA can't afford new offer

Sep 02 2010 12:16

Cabinet has urged public service wage negotiators to find a win-win solution to the strike, but added that even its last, rejected offer was unaffordable.

Economy

No end in sight to govt strike

Sep 02 2010 07:25

The public sector strike will continue after unions rejected the latest offer, with strikers demanding protection from salary deductions and disciplinary action.

Economy

China puts SA rail plans on track

Sep 01 2010 19:31

An agreement with the Chinese government will bolster the revamp of the SA transport system, government says.

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JSE off black ownership target

Black ownership of JSE-listed companies is still a way off the 2017 target.
Facelift planned for rails

The framework for a Jhb-Dbn speed rail should be completed by 2011.
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Packing up your troubles

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Dilemma for tax defaulters

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MTN's BEE goes live

MTN has opened its empowerment initiative to the public.
Going nuclear

Standard Bank has agreed to work on nuclear power opportunities in SA.
Surging demand

Gold demand surged in the second quarter, according to new data.

Economy

Unions: Members don't grasp offer

Sep 01 2010 23:15

Following their members' rejection of government's latest pay offer, union leaders say they need more time to explain the details properly.

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Make money from art

Sep 02 2010 12:48

Art's nicer to look at than stock and bond certificates, but can it make you money? Fin24.com spoke to the experts about this alternative investment class. Time: 3:00

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An unlikely pairing

Sep 02 2010 00:00

There is a fable that tells of an argument between an elephant and a mouse about who is stronger. The mechanics of the tale are not important here; suffice to say they agree to disagree on their relative merits and in a conciliatory gesture the rodent accompanies his new friend on a walk. As they cross a rickety bridge that heaves under the pachyderm’s weight, the mouse – oblivious to its relative insignificance – whoops with delight: “Look how the bridge shakes as we cross it!”
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