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Former Prasa boss wants police to find creator of 'manufactured' AG report

Collins Letsoalo says he will lodge a complaint of fraud against a journalist to enable police to investigate who created a "manufactured" auditor general report that he says tarnished his name as a dedicated civil servant.

World

WATCH: IMF says trade war may mean cut to global growth forecast

Dec 17 2018 20:11

Trade frictions between China and the United States are already affecting business confidence and investment in Asia, a senior International Monetary Fund official said, warning that the fund could further cut its global growth forecasts in January.

ICT

Naspers leads R7.7 billion investment in Indian edtech startup

Dec 17 2018 11:59

The startup, BYJU'S, is an educational technology company that offers personalised learning programmes for primary and high school pupils in India.

World

Goldman Sachs faces first criminal charges in 1MDB scandal

Dec 17 2018 13:24

Malaysian authorities allege that Goldman misled investors when the bank knew that proceeds from 1MDB bond sales it arranged would be misappropriated.

Economy

All I (don't) want for Christmas...South Africans weigh in

Dec 17 2018 07:15

From sweets to Christmas cards, shoppers the world over reveal what they don't want for Christmas. The global survey, which included South Africa, was conducted in 34 countries.

World

May attacks second Brexit referendum plan as a breach of trust

Dec 17 2018 09:50

UK Prime Minister Theresa May will attack supporters of a second Brexit referendum on Monday as she explains to Parliament why European Union leaders rebuffed her attempt to make her divorce deal more attractive to lawmakers.

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Why Xolobeni's win against a mining company matters

An SA High Court passed an important judgment putting a stop to the pervasive...

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Terry Bell: Rest up - 2019 is coming

With 16 000 jobs lost in the last quarter, it's not the jolly season for...

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Ferial Haffajee: Where Ramaphosa failed on land in 2018

There's been a failure in land reform, and it's not where you think, says...

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Wandile Sihlobo: From fake honey to donkey milk - SA's bumper year in agribusiness

Donkey milk as a breast milk substitute; dagga farming and horsemeat -...

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Bitcoin’s successor? More consistent values might make 'stablecoins' a safer cryptocurrency

Bitcoin has plunged from a high of almost US$20 000 in December 2017 to...

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In other news

Euro risks remain to the downside as Fed may do little for bulls

Dec 16 2018 10:34

Euro bulls may not be able to count on the Fed meeting next week for support as European policy makers grow more concerned over the region's growth prospects.

US stocks close sharply lower as global growth fears spur sell-off

Dec 16 2018 08:39

US stocks sold off to close the week down sharply, with fears of slowing global growth pushing all three major Wall Street indices down about 2%.

When France's workers rise up to protest, Amazon gets busy

Dec 14 2018 19:44

Tear-gassed protesters shielding their faces in front of a boarded-up Cartier boutique, department stores shuttered, picket marchers blocking entrances to suburban retail centres: welcome to holiday shopping in France.

US jobless claims fall to 12-week low amid tight labour market

Dec 13 2018 17:44

US filings for unemployment benefits have fallen to the lowest since September, returning to hover near an almost five-decade.

Lower oil prices help grease economic activity: IEA

Dec 13 2018 17:44

The threat of an all-out trade war has dampened the outlook for the global economy, but the recent drop in oil prices should support demand, says the International Energy Agency.

Asian markets build on trade optimism, pound faces pressure

Dec 13 2018 15:12

Asian markets have enjoyed more gains as investors are cheered by the more conciliatory noises from China and the US on trade.

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Winners	Price	Change	% Change
OML Old Mutual Plc	R37.83	R12.61	50.00%
JSE Jse Limited	R167.24	R4.53	2.78%
RLO Reunert Limited	R69.50	R1.02	1.49%
S32 South32 Limited	R34.29	R0.47	1.39%
AGL Anglo American Plc	R307.56	R4.10	1.35%

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Losers	Price	Change	% Change
APN Aspen Pharmacare Holdings...	R129.50	R-12.14	-8.57%
MNK Montauk Holdings Limited	R76.51	R-5.69	-6.92%
BAT Brait Se	R31.50	R-1.83	-5.49%
TRU Truworths International L...	R84.76	R-4.69	-5.24%
IPL Imperial Logistics Limite...	R64.10	R-3.20	-4.75%

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