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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Avusa chair, directors quit, CEO could follow

Avusa’s chairperson and two directors have quit after alleged interference from shareholders, and the company’s chief executive will soon follow.

Zuma vows 2010 will be ‘year of action’

President Jacob Zuma made a number of sweeping promises in his State of the Nation address on Thursday, and aims to improve service delivery.

Manuel: ‘The thunder will pass’

The financial storm has arrived, said Finance Minister Trevor Manuel on Tuesday in presenting his Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement.

Tiger Brands shareholders approve Adcock listing

Shareholders of Tiger Brands on Thursday approved resolutions that will give rise to the separate listing and unbundling of Adcock Ingram Holdings.

Vodacom boosts internet, multimedia offerings

Vodacom brings effortless internet to all its cellphone customers and makes a deal with South African social-media website <i>Zoopy.com</i>.

Mboweni delivers the bad news

South African Reserve Bank Governor Tito Mboweni has raised the repo rate, at which the South African Reserve Bank lends money to banks, by 50 basis points to 11,5% following a…

Manuel’s budget: Mediocre or historic?

Overwhelmingly positive or mediocre? Economists on Wednesday had a variety of impressions to share of Finance Minister Trevor Manuel’s national budget, tabled in Parliament…

Interest rate climbs again

South African Reserve Bank Governor Tito Mboweni on Thursday raised the repo rate by 50 basis points following a two-day meeting of the bank’s monetary policy committee. The…