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How parliament plans to take control of Brexit from Theresa May

With Prime Minister Theresa May refusing to budge from her Brexit position, a series of amendments have been proposed by different members of Parliament demanding various changes of direction.

Financial Services

Meet the judge, the ex-Reserve Bank boss and veteran stock-broker overseeing the PIC inquiry

Jan 22 2019 21:16

Fin24 profiles thee three commissioners heading the inquiry into alleged impropriety, mismanagement, abuse of whistle-blowers and information leaks at state-run asset manager the Public Investment Corporation.

Retail

MasterCard fined €570.6m for ramping up EU card fees

Jan 22 2019 21:36

MasterCard has been fined €570.6m by the European Union for imposing rules that regulators say may have artificially raised the costs of card payments in the region.

World

WATCH: Gloomy outlook, few world leaders for Davos 2019

Jan 22 2019 19:31

An array of crises will keep several world leaders away from the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, which takes place against a backdrop of deepening gloom over the global economic and political outlook.

Economy

ANC calls for end to sanctions against Zimbabwe

Jan 22 2019 20:52

The African National Congress has called for the lifting of sanctions against Zimbabwe, where clashes between security forces and anti-government protesters claimed at least 12 lives.

Economy

SA passport rated 53rd most 'mobile' in the world

Jan 22 2019 19:31

The South African passport remains stable in 53rd position on the latest Henley Passport Index.

Analysis & Opinion

Opinion

Freebie app for beautiful people is marketing gone wild

Something has gone awry in the way we approach marketing – but it’s not...

Opinion

Wandile Sihlobo: All eyes on maize output

A notable uptick of South Africa’s headline food price inflation is unlikely,...

Opinion

Don't panic - stick to your financial plan

The best time to invest is when markets are down, says Werner Erasmus....

Opinion

Mnangagwa: Lesson learnt, a leopard does not change its spots

In Zimbabwe, there is a saying: sometimes you celebrate the coming of...

Opinion

How to deal with Eskom's ever-rising electricity tariffs

Eskom has applied to Nersa for a 15% tariff increase from 1 April 2019...

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In other news

Stocks turn lower as trade worries seep back

Jan 22 2019 14:30

Stock markets have fallen as profit-takers stepped in following a recent run higher, while a report fuelled worries about the progress of China-US trade talks.

Oil declines on concerns over China, global economic growth

Jan 22 2019 14:09

Oil fell amid mounting concerns that slowing growth in China, and the global economy in general, will undermine demand for crude.

Asia stocks flavour of the day: Davos with hint of growth worries

Jan 22 2019 11:58

Tuesday marked the start of the World Economic Forum in Davos, where global leaders meet to discuss issues ranging from growth concerns to politics – subjects that have been of particular interest to investors lately.

London stocks rise, pound lower before Brexit 'Plan B'

Jan 21 2019 14:50

London's stock market climbed Monday, aided by a falling pound, with traders awaiting the UK government's Brexit 'Plan B'l.

Poor earnings season may not stop a market rally, JPMorgan says

Jan 21 2019 13:35

The coming earnings season is likely to be ugly, but that may not be taken badly by an equity market that’s already anticipating negative news, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co.

European stocks dip at open

Jan 21 2019 11:37

European stocks eased at the open Monday, with traders awaiting the UK government's Brexit 'Plan B'.

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South Africa

World Bank says Eskom simply too big to fail Top PIC executive suspended over AYO Technology Solutions investment Ramaphosa must convince Davos that SA has changed course, say analysts Gordhan says he was unaware of Nene's meetings with the Gupta family Labour calls for vote that could trigger Brexit referendum rerun

Gordhan denies plans to sell Denel stake to Saudi Arabia Ramaphosa must convince Davos that SA has changed course, say analysts Freebie app for beautiful people is marketing gone wild Mnangagwa: Lesson learnt, a leopard does not change its spots Chinese company pays R618m back to Transnet, more expected

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