'Blackout towns' named

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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Zim: White firm owners face jail

Feb 09 2010 15:15

Under a law going into effect next month, white businesspeople in Zimbabwe could be sent to prison unless they cede control of their companies to black partners.

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.

Economy

Jobs: sweet end to 'awful' year

Feb 09 2010 13:27

The SA economy has shed 870 000 jobs in 2009, although a turnaround in employment occurred during the last quarter of the year, according to data.

Economy

Job 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 labour market deterioration.

Economy

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.

 
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.

Economy

Households will drive upswing

Feb 08 2010 14:46

Reacting to data showing a timid recovery in business confidence, economists say optimism will only improve once households up their consumption levels.

Economy

China 'not such a big deal'

Feb 08 2010 09:36

China's role in Africa's mining sector is exaggerated, declared an industry expert at the annual Mining Indaba conference.

Economy

State mines 'not unique'

Feb 08 2010 08:14

It is almost a foregone conclusion that SA will establish a state-controlled mining company - but it's not the only country to have such a plan.

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The why, how of nationalisation

Feb 07 2010 12:09

ANC Youth League spokesperson Floyd Shivambu has explained the organisation's detailed perspective on the nationalisation of mines in a weekend newspaper.

Economy

Govt to tackle 'tenderpreneurs'

Feb 05 2010 08:01

New policies are to be launched to stop black firms which win state tenders and then outsource them to white ones, as well as the phenomenon of sham BEE firms.

 
Economy

World Cup: WCape loses out

Feb 05 2010 21:25

The 2010 Fifa World Cup is turning into a "great rip off" in the Western Cape, says Cosatu.

Economy

Pharmacies want govt medicine

Feb 05 2010 10:05

Private pharmacies are appealing to government to permit state medication to be dispensed at all pharmacies.

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