Gordhan slams Sarb shareholders

Mar 10 2010 11:33

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has accused some SA Reserve Bank shareholders of trying to create the conditions for the bank's liquidation for their own gain.

Companies

Metropolitan backers reap rewards

Mar 10 2010 09:51

Insurance stalwart Metropolitan has upped its full-year dividend by 9%, saying the increase is indicative of an "improved operating outlook".

Economy

Pricier pipeline to hit drivers

Mar 10 2010 08:00

The cost of Transnet's new fuel pipeline linking Durban with Gauteng has risen by R2.7bn, which will push up petrol prices.

Economy

SA shifts nuclear focus

Mar 10 2010 07:18

As hundreds of workers at the PBMR company look set to lose their jobs, government has apparently decided to focus on conventional technology for its nuclear programme.

Business

SA-friendly Polo makes its bow

Mar 10 2010 08:53

Volkswagen SA has launched a new entry-level car in line with industry goals of boosting local component content.

Companies

Bonitas court case postponed

Mar 10 2010 07:38

The court case to decide on curatorship for SA's third-biggest medical scheme has been postponed after its administrator Medscheme entered the picture.

Property Investments

Homes: Now's the time to buy

Mar 09 2010 18:04

Home buyers are back on the streets scouting for homes as residential property prices bottom out, say industry players.

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Breaking News

Women in business 'resilient'

Mar 10 2010 11:19

Women in business are more resilient than men, a report shows.

Dawn: Worst conditions ever

Mar 10 2010 10:37

Distribution and Warehousing Network says despite a strong market upswing, it continues to experience the worst conditions since its inception.

JSE flat, follows world markets

Mar 10 2010 10:19

The JSE has seen a flat start, very much in tow with global markets.

Rand trading in a tight range

Mar 10 2010 12:04

The rand is trapped in a tight range. It is in what a trader describes as a consolidatory period.

Zakumi maker hits out at critics

Mar 10 2010 09:10

A Chinese factory ordered to stop producing mascots for the World Cup has defended itself, saying its facilities were among the best in China.

JP Morgan boost for Angloplat

Mar 10 2010 07:12

JP Morgan has set a higher share price target for Anglo Platinum and said it is its preferred major platinum exposure.

Cape 'exclusion' zones policed

Mar 10 2010 07:10

Officials will patrol the two World Cup business and advertising exclusion zones in Cape Town, but the areas won't be any physical barriers.

Return of aluminium duties?

Mar 10 2010 07:11

SA may consider reinstating import duties for aluminium on economic grounds, government says.

Columnist

Greta Steyn

Rand showdown

The Reserve Bank and the treasury are spoiling for a fight over how to handle the strong rand, writes Greta Steyn.

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Can you insure yourself?

Some are ditching their policies and becoming their own insurers.

Resources: Sanlam not biting

This is not the time to invest in resource companies, says Sanlam Private Investments.

Saving: Employers can do more

Employers can do more to help foster a savings culture in SA, a survey finds.

Township properties lagging

The value of an average house in a township has dropped sharply to R250 255.

Mango to offer inflight WiFi

Budget airline Mango will be the first in SA to offer in-flight internet access with WiFi.

'Overwhelming' interest in SA

An SA government and business delegation's visit to the UK has attracted full houses.

International

US probes runaway Toyota Prius

Mar 10 2010 08:29

US investigators have launched a probe into a runaway Toyota Prius in California, a case that threatens to undermine the car maker's effort to repair its image.

Business

Manuel joins UN financial group

Mar 09 2010 18:59

Minister in the Presidency responsible for National Planning, Trevor Manuel, has been appointed as a member of the High-Level Advisory Group on Climate Change Financing.

Companies

KWV pumps profits

Mar 09 2010 20:45

Paarl-based liquor group KWV Holdings has delivered a spirited interim performance.

Economy

Sarb bank report out soon

Mar 10 2010 12:04

The Reserve Bank will shortly release results of a study into the gap between the central bank's main interest rate and prime lending costs, says the finance minister.

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