Terry Bell's Inside Labour

Journalists placed under fire show the need for open debate wherever wrongdoing is suspected.
Work smarter, not harder

Maximise your work's value with intense targeting of selected activities, says Ian Mann.
Cyril, are you sincere?

The ANC must tell SA how it will ensure that state capture can never recur, says Solly Moeng.

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Translating masses of Steinhoff docs from English slows German criminal probe

German authorities are struggling to analyse a wealth of financial documents seized from a Steinhoff subsidiary in late 2015 as the documents are written in English.

ICT

Apple shares slip again as concern mounts over iPhone sales

Apr 21 2018 15:30

Apple fell for the third day Friday after analysts at Morgan Stanley cut their forecasts for iPhone shipments, adding to concern about the tech giant’s primary source of revenue ahead of quarterly earnings in May.

World

Trump hails `big progress’ as Kim vows to extend freeze on tests

Apr 21 2018 14:49

This after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to halt nuclear testing, a largely symbolic gesture that appeared aimed at softening the ground for talks between the two leaders.

ICT

MTN said to pick more banks to work on planned Nigerian IPO

Apr 20 2018 20:40

MTN has appointed more banks for the sale of shares in its Nigerian unit on the Lagos stock exchange as it eyes an initial public offering in June or July, say people familiar with the matter.

Economy

Competition Commission nets global award on forex cartel case

Apr 20 2018 20:42

The international competition community has chosen the Competition Commission as the Agency of the Year in the Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa region for its work on the foreign exchange cartel case.

Retail

WRAP: Plain sailing for Steinhoff at AGM with all motions adopted

Apr 20 2018 12:51

Four months after its share price plunged and its CEO Markus Jooste resigned, Steinhoff faced shareholders at its AGM on Friday. And in the end all its proposed motions were adopted.

Analysis & Opinion

Inside Labour

Inside Labour: History, spies and the need for transparency

Events placing journalists in the firing line highlight the need for transparency,...

Opinion

Should cryptocurrencies be taxed? What you need to know

Although SARS is correct that cryptocurrencies do not require a separate...

Opinion

CEO INTERVIEW: How sick is SAA – and what will it cost to fix it?

Magazine editor Guy Leitch has managed to get hard-running...

Opinion

BOOK REVIEW: How to work smarter, not harder

To work smart means to maximise the value of your work by selecting a...

Opinion

Ramaphosa’s investment emissaries may find it tough going

South Africa is too much of a work in progress over the next year to elicit...

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In other news

Dollar gains as treasuries steady, stocks struggle

Apr 20 2018 12:38

The dollar has extended its weekly gain as US Treasury yields steadied, though they remained on track for the biggest one-week surge since February.

US stocks retreat on mixed earnings

Apr 20 2018 09:27

US stock markets have finished lower on worries about Apple following a weak outlook from supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing.

Hong Kong stocks down after morning session

Apr 20 2018 09:22

Hong Kong stocks have ended the morning down as investors cashed in profits ahead of the weekend while technology firms tracked a sharp sell-off in Apple.

Asian markets fall in line with Wall St as tech firms take a hit

Apr 20 2018 09:19

While worries about the Syrian crisis and a potential China-US trade war keep dealers on edge, focus has moved to the corporate arena as the earnings season gets into full swing.

Tokyo stocks open lower as attention shifts to earnings

Apr 20 2018 09:12

Tokyo stocks have opened lower after drops on Wall Street, as investors waited for earnings reports by major companies.

May defeated in Lords on Brexit, signalling more challenges ahead

Apr 19 2018 10:52

The UK’s upper house has voted against a key part of Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit policy, inflicting a defeat on the government.

SA Equities

Selected from the top 100 Equities by Market cap.

Winners	Price	Change	% Change
HMN Hammerson Plc	R91.53	R3.71	4.22%
KST Psg Konsult Limited	R9.09	R0.32	3.65%
ITU Intu Properties Plc	R34.02	R1.06	3.22%
NTC Netcare Limited	R30.21	R0.92	3.14%
SGL Sibanye Gold Limited	R11.37	R0.32	2.90%

Selected from the top 100 Equities by Market cap.

Losers	Price	Change	% Change
ARI African Rainbow Minerals ...	R104.41	R-4.69	-4.30%
COH Curro Holdings Limited	R31.02	R-1.04	-3.24%
ARL Astral Foods Limited	R310.53	R-9.13	-2.86%
ASR Assore Limited	R311.00	R-8.90	-2.78%
SOL Sasol Limited	R429.97	R-9.94	-2.26%

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How to beat shrinkflation

This practice may not be against the law but it does leave a bitter taste in consumers’ mouths.
Medical aid fraud

Fake claims have added R22bn in expenses to the R150bn private healthcare industry.
Scams still going strong

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#EntrepreneurCorner

Entrepreneur Sheraan Amod talks about building an online health booking platform.
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SME confidence up

Small business owners believe the economy will be conducive for growth in the next 12 months.
4 times fail for Tiger

Listeriosis isn't the only reason Tiger Brands has made headlines for the wrong reasons.
VAT hike and your business

All input costs will suffer and this will have a ripple effect, says a business coach.