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Cosatu wants facts before talks on Eskom job cuts

South Africa’s largest labour federation is prepared to discuss reducing workers at the nation’s power utility if it’s given proof of over-staffing and that job cuts would save Eskom.

ICT

Mobile operators, govt must step up to reduce data prices, fast – competition watchdog

Apr 26 2019 07:00

The Competition Commission has called for immediate relief on data pricing, among other things, following an inquiry into the data services market.

Markets

Markets LIVE: Asian stocks retreat on earnings; dollar steady

Apr 26 2019 07:57

n unexpected tumble in Japanese industrial production, following yesterday’s contraction in South Korea’s GDP, underscored that economies outside the US and China aren’t doing as well.

Eskom

'Kusile should be cancelled' – Greenpeace report

Apr 26 2019 06:30

Greenpeace believes there should be no further investment in coal-fired power stations and that it 'makes no sense' for Eskom to complete the Kusile Power Station project.

Life

5 things you need to know in SA business today and why the coolest concept car right now is a Kia

Apr 26 2019 07:57

Pick n Pay releases bumper results.

Opinion

INSIDE LABOUR: On chicken, dumping, and union power

Apr 26 2019 06:00

The cut-price Dutch are back again, but there's been little protest that local poultry producers are among the most efficient anywhere, says Terry Bell.

Analysis & Opinion

Opinion

INSIDE LABOUR: On chicken, dumping, and union power

The cut-price Dutch are back again, but there's been little protest that...

Opinion

Think you know how much financial privacy you have online? Think again.

When the average consumer pays a merchant in Europe via PayPal, their...

Opinion

Ferial Haffajee: Election 2019 - Keep an eye on your pensions

It's been whispered that prescribed asset legislation is unlikely, but...

Opinion

Solly Moeng: Here's how auditors can help rebuild SA

Corrupt auditors did substantial damage to the country. The profession...

Opinion

Why nonfiction books dominate SA's bestseller lists

Controversial subjects, protests and threats of book burning get us talking...

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In other news

Battle for 5G networks pushes Nokia to loss, shares slump

Apr 25 2019 21:02

Wireless equipment maker Nokia Oyj has reported an unexpected quarterly loss as it took an early hit in the battle to supply the next generation of mobile networks.

Marlboro maker Altria slides as cigarette sales keep falling

Apr 25 2019 22:30

Altria Group, the Marlboro maker that’s been diversifying into cannabis and vaping, fell after reporting first-quarter results that missed the lowest analyst estimate.

Royal Bank of Scotland says CEO resigns

Apr 25 2019 10:18

Britain's bailed-out Royal Bank of Scotland says that chief executive Ross McEwan has resigned after steering it to a "stronger" financial position over the last five years.

European stocks slip at open

Apr 25 2019 09:29

European stock markets have edged downwards in opening trade, with London's benchmark FTSE 100 index 0.2% lower at 7 457.21 points.

US stocks slip from record as dollar advances

Apr 24 2019 16:19

US equities edged lower along with European stocks as investors assessed corporate earnings and economic data.

Tokyo stocks open higher with eyes on earnings

Apr 24 2019 09:05

Tokyo stocks have opened higher supported by record levels in New York but investors remained cautious amid corporate earnings season and ahead of an unprecedented 10 days of holidays next week.

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Business rescue

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Land expropriation

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'Disastrous'

Numsa has rejected the latest tariff increase granted to Eskom

South Africa

Better air links needed to unlock Africa’s potential – Wesgro CEO

Apr 25 2019 14:10

Better air connectivity within Africa is vital to unlock the continent's economic potential, according to Tim Harris, CEO of the Western Cape's investment and trade promotion agency Wesgro.

Wealth per person: Why Monaco is tops in the world

Apr 25 2019 06:00

Monaco tops the list of top-10 wealthiest countries in the world per capita, according ti Global Wealth Migration Review by AfrAsia Bank and New World Wealth found.

MONEY CLINIC: Help! What can I do to beef up my retirement savings?

Feb 12 2019 06:00

Have a money problem that needs solving? Fin24 can help! This month our focus is on savings and how to better manage your budget. Send your question to editor@fin24.com or find the Money Clinic box on the right of our homepage.

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Entrepreneurs

Load shedding blues? The Baby Turtle's got your back

Apr 22 2019 07:45

Baby Shark? No, it's Baby Turtle. These portable fold-away solar energy kiosks can be used to charge batteries, access Wi-Fi and be used for other power-related services, even in remote areas - and they're geared to create business opportunities for budding entrepreneurs.