Positive outlook for MTN

Mar 12 2010 06:30

Despite a tough operating environment, analysts are positive about MTN's future.

Business

UK may invest in SA healthcare

Mar 12 2010 06:43

British private hospital groups may in future invest in South African healthcare, and even help the struggling public health sector get into shape.

Property Investments

Top hotels still struggling

Mar 12 2010 07:32

The occupancy figures of SA's five-star hotels remain under pressure, but it is hoped that the World Cup will bring relief.

Property Investments

Developers tackling new projects

Mar 12 2010 07:40

Plans for residential building projects are gradually being dusted off, a new survey shows.

Companies

Basil Read focuses on partnerships

Mar 12 2010 06:30

The construction group Basil Read thinks it has the solution to counter slow-moving state expenditure

Companies

SAA strikes Airbus deal

Mar 11 2010 18:52

South African Airways has agreed with French aircraft manufacturer Airbus to lease six new A330-200 aircraft, worth about $1bn.

Companies

AngloGold gets serious

Mar 11 2010 15:57

AngloGold Ashanti has been rolling out an extremely thorough and detailed plan to boost output and drive down costs, a critical factor at its South African mines.

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Breaking News

Old Mutual shake-up disappoints

Mar 12 2010 06:31

Old Mutual's strategic overhaul has disappointed investors who had hoped for a more far-reaching shake-up.

Standard Bank accused of IT theft

Mar 12 2010 06:30

A local IT firm is claiming R180m from Standard Bank for allegedly stealing an internet security system.

Govt eyes Kumba, Mittal fight

Mar 12 2010 06:31

A dispute between iron ore producer Kumba Iron Ore and ArcelorMittal may raise local steel prices, Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says.

Big spenders face lifestyle audits

Mar 11 2010 22:32

Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe says 10 000 South Africans, who appeared to be living beyond their means, have been audited by the tax authorities.

Top exec to challenge Eskom

Mar 11 2010 12:51

Packaging firm Bowler Metcalf is set to take on Eskom over secret "sweetheart" deals given to certain large industrial clients.

JSE tracks Dow, Europe down

Mar 11 2010 16:35

South African stocks have closed in negative territory, tracking softer markets in the US and Europe.

Optimum to raise R1.6bn

Mar 11 2010 11:06

Optimum Coal is looking to raise R1.6bn and could have a market capitalisation of around R8.7bn when it lists on the JSE on March 29 if the share placement is successful.

Uranium One hunts African assets

Mar 11 2010 09:12

Uranium One is building a war chest to buy an African uranium project to diversify away from Kazakhstan which provides the bulk of its U3O8 output this year.

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Fears 'create opportunities'

Fears about a double dip recession should present buying opportunities, says an expert.

Women in business 'resilient'

Women in business are more resilient than men, a report shows.

Can you insure yourself?

Some are ditching their policies and becoming their own insurers.

Resources: Sanlam not biting

This is not the time to invest in resource companies, says Sanlam Private Investments.

International

Zim to spend $100m on roads

Mar 11 2010 22:00

Zimbabwe's government has allocated $100m to refurbish the country's dilapidated infrastructure, part of the funds granted by the IMF.

Business

BMF slams AngloPlat CEO's pay

Mar 11 2010 11:48

The Black Management Forum has condemned the remuneration of Anglo Platinum CEO Neville Nicolau.

Companies

IDC riven by strife

Mar 11 2010 16:43

The Industrial Development Corporation appears one of the more successful parastatals in the country's arsenal - but is it? Fin24.com discovers it's strife-laden.

Economy

WC: Greedy firms face probe

Mar 11 2010 11:39

Cabinet has warned of possible action against businesses unduly inflating their prices ahead of the 2010 Fifa World Cup.

Investing

Market fears 'create opportunities'

Mar 09 2010 08:03

Jitters about a possible double dip recession should present buying opportunities, says an investment expert.

My Business

SA's wealthy on billionaire list

Mar 11 2010 14:25

South Africans have scored three spots on the Forbes Rich List for 2010, which has Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim in the top slot with a fortune worth $53.5bn.