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The South African bond market was subdued on Monday morning

SA bonds subdued ahead of Budget speech

South African bonds were strengthened as the currency appreciated somewhat, but some analysts feel the bolstering is a temporary one.

Rand Merchant Bank acted as lead manager for the sale of First Strut’s R925-million bond. The company

Weaker rand and socio-economic uncertainty weigh on bonds

The South African bond market was weaker on Thursday morning due to a weaker rand and uncertainty about the political environment.

Rand firmer after Friday’s price action

The rand was slightly firmer on Monday morning after a mixed US employment report on Friday spurred intense price action.

Bonds mixed as traders await rate decision

Investors on Wednesday morning awaited Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus’s announcement on the repo rate.

SA beats global average on ‘economic freedom’ index

South Africa was ranked 75 out of 178 countries in the 2014 index of economic freedom, outdoing other sub-Saharan countries and the global average.

Retail trade between October and November increased by 1.2% and November retail trade increased by 4.2% year on year.

November retail trade sales beat expectations

November retail trade was up by more than 4% from last year, Statistics South Africa has said.

It is unlikely that insurance will cover the damage or that the government will bail out companies

Electricity ‘extremely tight’ for next three days, warns Eskom

As businesses and schools reopen on Wednesday, the power utility has warned that the national electricity grid will be under extreme pressure.

Ups and downs: Cranes are as much part of ­Sandton’s skyline as ­skyscrapers — but the boom is ­creating major traffic problems.

Accelerate Property Fund announces plans to list on JSE

A newly-formed retail-focused property fund plans to list on the JSE.

Concern about the spike of unsecured lending in South Africa has resulted in calls for heightened regulation.

Rand steady ahead of key data releases

Little changed from its overnight close against the major currencies‚ as the rand held steady in early trade on Tuesday.

These key indicators have been buoyed by a trade surplus and commodities boom, but will this lead to economic growth?

JSE at fresh high as SA awaits Gordhan’s budget speech

The JSE was trading at a new high as this week’s main focus shifts to the medium-term budget policy to be delivered by the finance minister.

Less strict measures are in place as South Africa moves through Covid-19 second wave. (AFP)

SA Breweries not budging on 7% wage offer

As SA Breweries workers embark on a strike over wage negotiations, the company has stood by its 7% wage offer.

South Africa’s fuel prices to rise

The retail price of all grades of petrol will increase by 41 cents per litre, says the department of energy.

Gauteng high earners are leaders in consumer debt

Gauteng has the highest consumer debt per capita of all nine provinces and accounts for almost half of total consumer debt in SA, says a new survey.

At midnight the price of petrol 93 (ULP & LRP) will decrease by 58 cents a litre and the price of petrol 95 (ULP &LRP) will drop 72.00c/l. (File photo)

Petrol price to rise 93 cents

The energy department says the retail price of all grades of petrol will increase by 93 cents per litre next week.

The DA argues that e-tolling will not work because government’s Aarto system does not work. (Gallo)

Without revenue, Sanral faces ruin by October 2013

Rating agency Moody’s says Sanral will buckle under its financial burdens after October next year if e-tolling doesn’t start making money by then.

Eskom chief executive Brian Dames. (Oupa Nkosi)

AngloGold joins hands with Eskom in energy saving campaign

AngloGold Ashanti has become the 49th business partner to join Eskom’s energy efficiency drive, 49M.

The average value of cash withdrawals across more than 1 500 ATMs throughout South Africa grew 6.77% year on year for June.

Increased ATM withdrawals point to rise in consumer confidence

The average value of cash withdrawals across more than 1 500 ATMs throughout South Africa grew 6.77% year on year for June.

African Rainbow Mineral

Politically connected BEE players losing status

A new study shows that BEE leaders who succeeded in through political clout rather than entrepreneurial initiative are no longer regarded as iconic.

The North Gauteng High Court has ruled a R10-billion social grant tender awarded by the South African Social Security Agency is illegal and invalid.

Social grants weigh heavily on government coffers

The latest Statistics South Africa figures suggest social grants and a large public service are taking their toll on government coffers.

Loopholes in the new codes on broad-based black economic empowerment make it easy toget a good rating with no real transformation.

Davies: Switzerland ‘key partner’ for South Africa

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says Switzerland is the "key partner" for investment into South Africa.