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Our view on why the sale of the ANC's stake in Hitachi Power Africa will be highly opportunistic.
Pressure on to get green power
Green groups lost the battle to prevent the loan to Eskom, but the pressure is still on SA to embrace alternative power.
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Economy
Fund mooted for R75bn roads crisis
Apr 13 2010 16:00
The transport minister has asked the National Treasury to establish a fund to tackle the country #39;s R75bn road maintenance backlog.
Gautrain 'can be ready in time'
Sanral starts 2010 with R1bn
Bad roads: Citizens take action
Companies
Woolies supplier cries foul
Apr 13 2010 15:11
A supplier of men #39;s clothing to Woolworths says the retailer has replaced it with a competitor that may not be trade complaint.
Woolies sales inch up
Woolworths issues shares for cash
Woolies profit perks up
Companies
All eyes on enigmatic Capitec
Apr 13 2010 15:10
Capitec has stormed the market, with a no-frills yet sexy business model raising expectations of where the business can move next and how it should be valued.
Capitec, Abil shrug off slump
Capitec has 'more room to run'
Capitec client growth slows
Economy
No water price hike - for now
Apr 13 2010 14:13
Government has ruled out any increase in water prices in the near future, but SA #39;s tariff policy is under review.
Solar heater boom to drive economy
Engineer shortage adds to tension
Coca-Cola hit by pollution claim
Companies
Pioneer weighs down Zeder
Apr 13 2010 13:50
Agribusiness Zeder Investments has seen its portfolio value grow in full-year results, but provision for a bread price-fixing fine has smacked earnings.
Cheers and jeers at Capevin
CapeVin backers mull over offer
Capevin: 'Unfair but reasonable'
Companies
SA firms face downgrade threat
Apr 13 2010 11:10
Although the number of global issuers poised for a ratings drop continues to fall, six SA companies could be downgraded, says rating agency S P.
Ratings: New rules mooted
Debt downgrade looms over Japan
Re-look at SA ratings 'imminent'
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SA firms #39; water usage scrutinised
Apr 13 2010 14:02
Investors will be able to judge SA companies on how much water they use as part of a new international project.
SA cars may fill up on gas
E-waste overload
Municipalities 'punish the honest'
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Chinese Premier Hu Jintao has told President Barack Obama that China will not bow to US pressure on currency reform. (AFP)
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More workers steal from employers
Apr 13 2010 11:59
The recession has increased commercial crime, with many employees looking for an alternative income.
Seven new water projects planned
Apr 13 2010 13:01
The water affairs department is planning seven new bulk water projects to be completed in the next three years.
Company car tax boon
Apr 13 2010 11:36
Recipients of company cars may see an increase in their take-home monthly pay, according to tax experts.
Absa branches open for 12 hours
Apr 13 2010 11:26
Some Absa banks will be open from 7:00 to 19:00 - the longest full service branch opening hours yet in SA.
Debt counsellors shut down
Apr 13 2010 10:54
Debt counsellors who have placed their clients at
serious risk have been sanctioned.
JSE weakens with global stocks
Apr 13 2010 14:08
The JSE is weaker in line with global markets in the wake of a poor start to the
US earnings season and continuing concerns about Greece #39;s debt situation.
Eskom loan: #39;More harm than good #39;
Apr 13 2010 11:17
The World Bank will bestow economic and environmental problems on SA through its $3.75bn loan to Eskom, social movement Jubilee South Africa says.
Pick n Pay thwarts Checkers ads
Apr 13 2010 08:04
Checkers has canned an advertising campaign following objections from Pick n Pay.
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Simon Dingle
Touch tomorrow
True blue nerds hate the iPad - but it #39;s destined to become a must-have for every family member, predicts Simon Dingle.
SA leads way for BlackBerry
Bloggers take on Malema, Shivambu
MTN sparks 3G tariff battle
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MTN sorry for billing mayhem
MTN has acknowledged woes with its billing systems upgrade.
Can South Africans ditch cash?
There #39;s a perception that buying with cash is cheaper than any other means.
iPad hits South Africa
You may want to think twice before purchasing the new Apple product.
Harder to own a home
The affordability gap in residential properties is now disappearing.
Franchisees get legal help
The franchise industry is set to undergo major changes.
Tech fund races to R1m target
Social lending phenomenon the Crowd Fund breaches R1m in pledges.
International
China rebuffs Obama on yuan
Apr 13 2010 13:03
Chinese President Hu Jintao has rebuffed US calls to re-value China #39;s currency, adding that tinkering with the yuan will be done by Beijing in accord with domestic interests.
Leaders slam China's policies
China defends exchange rate
Crucial year for China's economy
Business
SA wine bottles get green seal
Apr 13 2010 09:25
A new seal on SA wine bottles will reassure consumers that the wine has been produced in an environmentally sustainable way - a first worldwide.
Which wine farm is SA's oldest?
SA wines bestsellers in UK
Big rush for R1 000 wines
Companies
Anglo looks for foreign coal growth
Apr 12 2010 22:04
Anglo is looking increasingly outside SA to expand its thermal export coal business.
Dear Ms Carroll
Optimum Coal lists on JSE
Exxaro agrees new Medupi contract
Economy
New turmoil over ANC #39;s power deal
Apr 13 2010 07:43
The head of the ANC #39;s controversial investment arm has denied that its stake in Hitachi Power Africa will be sold, despite the party #39;s reassurances.
World Bank to cut ANC out of loan
World Bank approves Eskom loan
ID: Mantashe wrong on Hitachi
Investing
Govt denies rift over pension plan
Apr 13 2010 07:23
The finance minister is apparently at odds with the minister of economic development on latest private pension fund plans, but government has denied a rift.
Pension investment shake-up looms
Rethinking retirement annuities
Blacks own less than 2% of JSE
My Business
Domain name backlog cleared
Apr 12 2010 21:49
A backlog of co.za domain name registrations which has irked many professionals has been cleared.
Broadband up 50% in a year in SA
MWEB launches uncapped broadband
SA takes to online shopping
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David McKay
De Beers rumours resurface
Will the diamond giant really relist?
Anglo invests $450m in De Beers
Downturn dulls De Beers' sparkle
De Beers wary on diamond demand
Marc Hasenfuss
The acid test
The best way to separate AltX carrion from the carry-ons.
Sentiment stalled
'AltX needs institutional support'
Scratching the surface
Marc Ashton
Going cashless
Technology will change the way we interact with banks.
PayPal launch 'boon for business'
SA banks embark on tech drive
Can South Africans ditch cash?
Gretha Steyn
State spend shock
Bloated public service seems to gobble up government funds.
Silver, lawsuit top gold run
Bad medicine
Lights out as Aurora loses backer
Marc Hasenfuss
Brief but hectic
The week might have been short but it wasn #39;t short on news.
Merger leaves clients unscathed
Brait wants all of Freeworld
Another offer for suspended miner
Marc Ashton
Scratching the surface
South Africans need to become more investment savvy.
SunEnergy tries its luck on AltX
Sentiment stalled
'AltX needs institutional support'
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