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Manyi takes a swipe at Nedbank’s Khoza

Cabinet to have Constitutional Court decisions ‘assessed’

On the heels of threats to challenge the constitutionality of the secrecy Bill if enacted, the Cabinet says it wants ConCourt decisions "assessed".

Giving is key to Africa’s wellbeing

In Africa, everyone is both a philanthropist and a recipient of philanthropy. Nothing is more unAfrican than being left to bury a loved one alone.

The business end of philanthropy

The business end of philanthropy

Bryan Phillips is part of a group of 30 Henley MBAs who arrived in Cape Town last month to help five NGOs to improve relationships.

Real reasons behind the march

Real reasons behind the march

Who survives and who emerges victorious in Mangaung’s ANC electoral conference in 2012 will be determined by what happens in the next few months.

Creative fronting cheats the system

As the rules have been tightened, companies have found ways to get around them.

Solution lies in sound education

Solution lies in sound education

Harmonious spirit cannot be limited to sporting events; we need to build it from the ground up.

Employment equity ‘a must’

It’s up to senior management to grow black people into top positions, commission chairwoman says.

Sex scandal sells the media short

Sex scandal sells the media short

It says a lot that human dignity can be shredded and editors say nothing.

Vendors give franchise a lesson

Vendors give franchise a lesson

Hot Dog Café has built strategic partnerships with development banks and popular stores.

NEF strategy queried

The NEF launched an enterprise-development fund this month aimed at enticing large corporations into contributing money in return for BEE card points.

Way out of the poverty trap

Way out of the poverty trap

Instead of nationalisation we must follow India and China’s example.

‘Busa pays lip service to BBBEE’

‘Busa pays lip service to BBBEE’

The following is a position paper by the Black Management Forum following its fallout with Business Unity South Africa.

Don’t sell yourself short

Don’t sell yourself short

Franchises in townships present an ideal opportunity to create jobs and transfer skills but they often need support to succeed.

Diplomacy vs competitiveness

Diplomacy vs competitiveness

SA needs a business code of conduct to guide its expansion on the African continent.

What the future may look like

What the future may look like

The ANC Youth League has caused panic with its economic transformation proposals, which it insists will soon be adopted as ANC policy.

New tender codes spark little interest

New tender codes spark little interest

Although they look good on paper, commentators believe they are still open to ‘interpretation’.

Minister battles for control of services Seta

Minister battles for control of services Seta

Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande is locked in a battle with the board of the services Seta over control of the institution.

Media revert to black stereotyping

Sexist and racial prejudices inform court’s judgment and news reports.

Redistribution: our economic black hole

Redistribution: our economic black hole

Is economic transformation possible without changing the ownership patterns of the economy?

Farmers can energise rural economies

The simple smallholding could be the answer to strengthening food security on the continent.