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Rand runs as Turkey props up lira with massive emergency rate hike

The rand is expected to continue the claw-back of gains made following an improvement in risk sentiment late last week.

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Mugabe under scrutiny in bid to trace Zim's missing diamond billions

May 23 2018 22:00

Former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe was scheduled to appear before parliament, after the country's diamond mining industry reportedly lost more than $15bn through illegal activities.

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Mantashe determined to end policy uncertainty with June charter deadline

May 23 2018 21:05

Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe says his department is on course to meet the June deadline to finalise the Mining Charter, calling it part of the “policy uncertainty” hindering business.

Economy

Treasury urges tighter regulations, more consequences for irregular spend

May 23 2018 20:33

Some officials are abusing processes for deviations and expansions - which are meant to be exceptions rather than the rule in procurement - and regulations must be "revisited", Treasury has told Parliament.

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REVEALED: Top 10 municipalities responsible for R13.4bn irregular spend

May 23 2018 19:58

Irregular spend for 2016/17 alone amounted to R13.35bn, according to a report from the auditor general.

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Higher inflation to see SARB keep interest rate steady - analysts

May 23 2018 19:38

The higher inflation print for April makes a stronger case for the monetary policy committee to keep the repo rate on hold, according to analysts.

 

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Ramaphosa names retired Judge Robert Nugent to head SARS inquiry

May 23 2018 15:04

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that retired Supreme Court of Appeal Judge Robert Nugent will chair a commission of inquiry into the country's tax administration.

JSE down amid global jitters on Trump’s China trade remarks

May 23 2018 19:17

The JSE closed weaker on Wednesday, as it followed the trend in global equities which pulled back after President Donald Trump’s comments on China trade talks.

Hawks confirm investigation into former SARS boss Tom Moyane

May 23 2018 16:46

A spokesperson for the priority crime investigating unit says the matter is not new and the Hawks have until May 30 to conclude the investigation.

Steinhoff Africa Retail parts ways with auditor Deloitte.

May 23 2018 17:07

STAR says PricewaterhouseCoopers has been appointed as its external auditor.

All job levels affected, says AngloGold on latest cuts

May 23 2018 16:21

AngloGold Ashanti says it has made "the difficult decision" to restructure the company to support a smaller footprint in South Africa, reducing production by about 50%.

Lewis Group continues recovery

May 23 2018 15:29

Lewis Group has continued its recovery in the financial year to March 2018 with stronger merchandise sales, tight expense control and lower debtor costs.

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SRR Steinhoff Africa Retail L...R17.50R0.382.22%
LBH Liberty Holdings LimitedR126.00R2.001.61%
PFG Pioneer Food Group Limite...R104.75R1.551.50%
MNK Montauk Holdings LimitedR87.98R0.480.55%
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SGL Sibanye Gold LimitedR8.10R-0.70-7.95%
AMS Anglo American Platinum L...R335.00R-27.24-7.52%
IMP Impala Platinum Holdings ...R19.58R-1.47-6.98%
BAT Brait SeR39.50R-2.49-5.93%
AGL Anglo American PlcR306.72R-18.19-5.60%
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SA must do away with Dept of Public Enterprises to address SOE ills - DA

May 22 2018 20:52

The Democratic Alliance has advocated for the privatisation of some functions within state-owned enterprises and the eventual collapse of the Department of Public Enterprises.

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US Congress passes big rollback of post-crisis bank reforms

May 23 2018 06:30

US lawmakers have passed the first major rollback of banking regulations enacted after the financial crisis that were aimed at protecting taxpayers from fresh economic trauma and new bank bailouts.

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Tips for SMEs expanding into Africa

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Asia markets hurt as Trump sparks N Korea, trade uncertainty

May 23 2018 09:01

Asian markets sank after Donald Trump cast doubt on a historic summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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Chamber of Mines announces name change to align with future vision

May 23 2018 18:47

In keeping up with the country’s changing times, the Chamber of Mines has changed its name to Minerals Council South Africa.

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How to avoid being your own biggest investment threat

May 22 2018 06:01

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The price of Elon Musk's Tesla Model 3 just more than doubled

May 21 2018 07:37

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