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(John McCann)

Retail focus for banking’s phoenix

The African Bank, which relied on unsecured lending, has diversified its product offerings

Oby Ezekwesili

Gigaba, Reserve Bank pile more criticism on Mkhwebane

Gigaba has asked the court to overturn the entire Bankorp report rather than just striking down sections of it, as Absa and the Reserve Bank has asked

Smith and Marsh dominated the flagging England attack to put on an unbroken stand of 301 for the fifth wicket without even offering a single chance.

‘Rate-rigging’ traders still at work

In SA, at worst, they will lose their jobs. But things will get ugly if Uncle Sam goes after them.

(Graphic: John McCann)

Editorial: No agenda, bar digging up truths

Our work is to find and uncover the real story, the real facts that are often elided in the various simple narratives produced for political ends.

Towering dispute: Earlier this month Absa announced Daniel Mminele’s departure, citing differences over strategy between him and the board.

Judges: Public protector misinterpreted us on Absa apartheid-era bailout

The public protector’s leaked report into the Reserve Bank bailouts of Bankorp has set the cat among the pigeons.

‘Stability paramount’: Chris Stals
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Prickly Mbeki defends his failure to act on apartheid bailout matter

The public protector’s leaked report has set the cat among the pigeons. Some claim the facts have been skewed to the point of absurdity.

A Barclays Plc bank branch in Chadwell Heath

The Absa shareholders who could end up coughing up

They include Qatar, American pensioners and the Public Investment Corporation, but the sums are smallish – and payment may never happen.

ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe.

Mantashe unhappy with banks’ decision against Guptas

Mantashe stressed that the Reserve Bank must answer for the closure of the family’s accounts – despite its insistence that it would not get involved.

New Barclays chief executive Jes Staley is expected to signal what the bank aims to do with its African operations when he presents his annual report in a few weeks’ time.

Barclays to sell Africa operations

Given the deterioration of the continent’s prospects, the question is who would want to take over the bank’s 62% stake in JSE-listed Barclays Africa.

Ten financial truths you should know

On International Consumer Rights Day, Tshiwela Mhlantla, managing executive of Absa Personal Loans, shares some vital financial management tips.

KZN judge returns Sexwale shares

KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Judge President Vuka Tshabalala said on Wednesday that he had returned all the shares in Absa Bank worth millions of rands, which were given to him by a…

‘Tired’ JSE led down by weak world markets

A tired-looking JSE was 89 points in the red by noon on Monday as weak global markets continued to weigh. By midday, the broader all-share index had shed 0,32%. The gold-mining…

Absa sees higher 2007 earnings

Absa, South Africa’s biggest retail bank, said on Monday it expects group headline earnings per share and EPS to be between 15% and 19% higher in 2007. Absa, which is…

Stofile: ‘Balance is needed’

Sport and Recreation Minister Makhenkesi Stofile spoke to Lucky Sindane about the new Sports Amendment Act, which allows government to intervene in all sporting matters. He said…

November PPI slows to 9,1%

South Africa’s producer price inflation (PPI) slowed to 9,1% year-on-year in November, below forecasts, from a 9,5% rise in October. On a monthly basis, PPI rose by 0,3% after a…

Manuel says PSL deal is ‘corrupt’

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has expressed disappointment with Finance Minister Trevor Manuel for involving himself in its affairs and has written to Sports Minister…

PSL commission payments in spotlight

It has been described by one newspaper as ”splitting the Premier Soccer League [PSL] down the middle.” But what Finance Minister Trevor Manuel described as ”morally…

Absa appoints new executive director

Absa Group chief operations officer Peter Mageza has been appointed as an executive director on the boards of Absa Group and Absa Bank, with effect from September 10. Mageza who…

It is 4.45pm at Meadowlands High School in Soweto. On the football field five different teams from around the area gather to prepare for their next league match. Two teams are…