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Transport dept off the hook for R33m eNaTIS payment

The Transport Department has emerged victorious in a court battle over the eNaTIS system, saving it R33m.

Economy

SA Post Office and trade unions reach salary agreement

Jul 18 2018 20:28

The South African Post Office and trade unions have reached an agreement over salary increases, bringing an end to the strike.

Economy

Tougher crackdown on the cards from competition authorities - minister

Jul 18 2018 21:00

The Competition Amendment Bill will allow for a tougher crackdown on offenders to competition laws, including the issuing of fines for first offences.

South Africa

Big Mac Index: Rand should be trading at R5.63/$

Jul 18 2018 06:45

The rand is undervalued against the dollar by as much as 57.9%, according to the latest Big Mac Index.

Financial Services

VBS 101 - from the masterminds to the mass fraud

Jul 17 2018 07:30

The case of VBS is complex and still unfolding. Here is a breakdown of what the bank was intended to be, the alleged fraud that occurred, and key figures said to be involved.

Economy

Boris Johnson: 'Not too late to save Brexit'

Jul 18 2018 20:00

Former foreign minister Boris Johnson urged the British government on Wednesday to change its strategy for leaving the EU, telling MPs it was "not too late to save Brexit".

Analysis & Opinion

Opinion

Ramaphosa invokes his inner Mandela – for political ends

Mandela is once again a political asset for those with the credibility...

Opinion

Will SA always need Mandela?

Will we always need to look back to the Mandela era for a credible leadership...

Opinion

Scene vs. herd: How to stop group mentality wrecking your finances

When it comes to making investment decisions, try to assess the facts...

Opinion

How KPMG and McKinsey tanked their reputations in a year

PR experts believe that, whatever the extent of a brand's crisis, you...

Economy

Cyril must offer hope and dump the corrupt

President Cyril Ramaphosa needs some big wins, but the politicians he...

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In other news

Transnet Port Terminals hosts SMME expo

Jul 18 2018 17:14

The drive for sustainable economic growth and development has SA government and corporates looking to enterprise and supplier development as the means to grow SMMEs and create jobs.

Vitality-linked insurance product launched in Japan

Jul 18 2018 16:48

Vitality Group has announced the introduction of the first Vitality-linked insurance offering in Japan, in partnership with Sumitomo Life.

Stock markets rise on US confidence boost

Jul 18 2018 13:55

Stock markets have largely risen, tracking an overnight Wall Street rally after the Federal Reserve chief expressed confidence in the US economy despite global trade war fears.

Asian markets rise after Fed chief boosts US confidence

Jul 18 2018 12:48

Asian markets have largely risen, tracking a Wall Street rally after the Federal Reserve chief expressed confidence in the US economy despite fears of a global trade war.

Growthpoint shares begin trading on A2X

Jul 18 2018 11:53

Shares of property company Growthpoint Properties began trading on the A2X as a secondary listing.

Impact of proposed tax amendments relating to cryptocurrencies

Jul 18 2018 11:23

In the recently issued Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill Treasury has proposed amendments to the Income Tax Act relating to taxing cryptocurrencies.

SA Equities

Selected from the top 100 Equities by Market cap.

Winners	Price	Change	% Change
SNH Steinhoff International H...	R3.00	R0.18	6.38%
VOD Vodacom Group Limited	R129.84	R4.52	3.61%
TSH Tsogo Sun Holdings Limite...	R21.55	R0.68	3.26%
EXX Exxaro Resources Limited	R132.16	R4.04	3.15%
CLS Clicks Group Limited	R190.55	R4.73	2.55%

Selected from the top 100 Equities by Market cap.

Losers	Price	Change	% Change
VKE Vukile Property Fund Limi...	R18.81	R-0.86	-4.37%
SGL Sibanye Gold Limited	R7.31	R-0.33	-4.32%
JSE Jse Limited	R162.00	R-7.00	-4.14%
SHP Shoprite Holdings Limited	R212.30	R-8.22	-3.73%
MNK Montauk Holdings Limited	R88.00	R-2.99	-3.29%

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