Gordhan's deficit albatross

Feb 09 2010 12:35

Government won't be able to count on much more extra revenue in next week's budget which will put immense pressure on it to cut expenses, economists say.

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Unzipped

Feb 09 2010 11:23

Listen how the Unzipped team delves deeper into the mobile operators' interconnect fee debacle, the impact of PayPal on SA business and reviews a new crowd source GPS solution.

Companies

All cell networks to lower rates

Feb 09 2010 09:12

SA's cellular networks have agreed to implement a reduced interconnection fee policy, but doubts remain on whether it will lead to savings for consumers.

Business

Shock hike in airport costs

Feb 09 2010 09:03

International travel authorities have slammed the big increase in the cost of using SA airports and flight traffic services.

Bonds

Transnet heads to London stocks

Feb 09 2010 11:45

Transport parastatal Transnet says it will sell bonds worth $2bn on the London Stock Exchange.

Companies

Illovo wants a bigger lollipop

Feb 09 2010 11:41

Illovo Sugar plans to spend about R6bn expanding its African output and increasing capacity by about two-thirds - but this may entail some risk.

Economy

'Blackout towns' named

Feb 09 2010 07:42

A leaked document shows that a number of municipalities are not paying their Eskom accounts and may end up without electricity.

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Breaking News

Jobs market no longer bleeding

Feb 09 2010 12:39

The unemployment rate remained "virtually unchanged" for the fourth quarter of 2009, Statistics SA says, showing a possible end to the deterioration in the labour market.

Steady rand consolidates

Feb 09 2010 12:08

The rand is little changed from its previous levels, tracking the euro as markets look to consolidate.

Resources lead JSE firmer

Feb 09 2010 10:13

The JSE is firmer, buoyed by stronger resources stocks.

Bridging finance scrutinised

Feb 09 2010 10:37

Financial advisers who sell bridging finance products to clients can expect full scrutinity from the authorities.

Prius to be recalled worldwide

Feb 09 2010 08:29

Toyota says it is recalling about 437 000 Prius and other hybrid cars worldwide to fix brake problems - the latest in a string of embarrassing safety problems.

Small stocks, big opportunity

Feb 09 2010 08:01

While most investors are not keen on small companies, there is money to be made in some stocks, fund managers insist.

Battle over Gauteng land

Feb 09 2010 09:02

Two government bodies are fighting over who has the authority to make decisions on Gauteng land development.

Worrying signs for SA listing

Feb 09 2010 07:29

One of SA's biggest hospital operators, who is apparently planning a listing in London, may receive a cool reception.

Columnist

Simon Dingle

Controlling nomophobia

Airlines' consideration of implementing cellular connectivity for long-haul flights is scary stuff, writes Simon Dingle.

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Inside Fin24.com

How to tackle debt

Do you settle debt with the highest interest rates first, or go for the "snowball effect"?

Vodacom's silver lining

Following months of bad news, Vodacom's management has been given a breather.

Petrol stations warned

Filling stations that don't comply with regulations will be closed down, says government.

Japan deal boosts SA reactor

A Japanese manufacturer may help the embattled pebble-bed nuclear reactor project.

Help! I can't pay my home loan

What to do if you can't afford your mortgage payments.

Yebo to ID by cellphone?

It could be bye-bye to long queues if Vodacom concludes a deal with government.

International

EU faces years-long debt grind

Feb 09 2010 11:34

Is there any way out of Europe's debt morass?

Business

'Supplements threaten insurance'

Feb 09 2010 11:58

The use of supplements among SA gym-goers can cause early deaths and is a risk to insurance companies.

Companies

Randgold surges ahead

Feb 08 2010 18:28

Randgold Resources has turned in a record year and forges ahead with growth projects as it aims for a one million ounce production level by 2013.

Economy

Eskom hike to up power piracy

Feb 08 2010 16:34

The 35% tariff increases requested by parastatal Eskom will lead to disconnection and illegal reconnection of electricity around the country, says Cosatu.

Investing

Retail property 'can only improve'

Feb 07 2010 12:59

Weak Christmas sales have not dampened analysts' enthusiasm for retail property, as the sector usually performs better than other industry segments during an upturn.

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