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Shoprite's first-quarter sales rise 10.4%

Shoprite's first-quarter sales rise 10.4%Sfundo Parakozov

US-based MDIF exits Mail & Guardian, sells to local shareholders

US-based MDIF exits Mail & Guardian, sells to local shareholders

Mesh.trade makes Λnβro Unicorn Global Equity AMC available to South African investors

Mesh.trade makes Λnβro Unicorn Global Equity AMC available to South African investorsMesh Trade

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US-based MDIF exits Mail & Guardian, sells to local shareholders

US-based MDIF exits Mail & Guardian, sells to local shareholders

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Mesh.trade makes Λnβro Unicorn Global Equity AMC available to South African investors

Mesh.trade makes Λnβro Unicorn Global Equity AMC available to South African investors

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FSB's Jonathan Dixon says significant changes are on the cards for insurers and one of the most significant is the principle of Treating Customers Fairly. Image:

Insurance & Actuarial

Regulatory changes face insurance sector

25 Aug 2014

'Talk shops' achieve little for transformation

Manufacturing

'Talk shops' achieve little for transformation

25 Aug 2014

36One Analyst Jean-Pierre Verster says that Italtile's success owes much to the experienced management team that is running the business. Image:

Markets & Investment

Italtile's profits rise to R751m for the year

Zeenat Moorad 25 Aug 2014

A R40m upgrade to Singaphi Street in New Brighton has started and will provide safe spaces for informal traders as well as create jobs for at least 100 people in the impoverished community. Image:

Construction & Engineering

Singaphi Street upgrade gets underway

25 Aug 2014

Communications Minister Faith Muthambi says that powerful women representatives can be transferred anywhere in the world to represent South Africa and do so with aplomb. Image: GCIS

Administration

Muthambi says SA women are pioneers of economic emancipation

More Matshediso 25 Aug 2014

Universal language of financial reporting needed

Markets & Investment

Universal language of financial reporting needed

21 Aug 2014

ARB's Byron Nichles says despite tough trading conditions the company has managed to perform well and provide healthy dividends to shareholders. Image: LinkedIn

Markets & Investment

ARB's growth in subdued electrical and lighting markets

Mark Allix 21 Aug 2014

Transpaco's Phillip Abelheim says that the effects of the recent strike, coupled with high energy and labour costs are taking a toll on the company's performance. Image:

Manufacturing

Transpaco continues to feel strike effects

21 Aug 2014

Hospitality's Andrew Rogers says the outlook for the hotel group remains positive having beaten analysts expectations and performed will in a tough market. Image: Hospitality Property Fund

Markets & Investment

Hospitality's distribution growth of 14.5%

Alistair Anderson 21 Aug 2014

Blue Label Telecoms says it is perfectly positioned to take advantage of the roll-out of prepaid electricity meters in South Africa as the programme intensifies over the next few years. Image: Blue Label Telecoms

Markets & Investment

Blue Label Telecoms revenue up to R19.4bn

21 Aug 2014

President Jacob Zuma has called on leaders in national, provincial and municipal government to ensure that infrastructure projects are implemented and completed rapidly to improve the quality of life for South Africans. Image: GCIS

Administration

Minister, provincial, municipal leaders told to fix infrastructure problems

21 Aug 2014

Eskom's new Chief Executive Tshediso Matona has worked closely with Eskom's board over the years and is believed to have a sound understanding of the problems facing the parastatal. Image:

Administration

New 'generation star' Matona to keeps lights on

21 Aug 2014

Clientele's life assurance business generated profits for the year of R283,4m and its headlines earnings rose by 4% to 93,53c a share. Image: Isolated Images

Insurance & Actuarial

Clientele's new business up 111%

Gillian Jones 20 Aug 2014

Metair's Theo Loock says the investment in Mutlu Akü added R880m in revenue to the group. Image: Metair

Manufacturing & Parts

Metair's results bolstered by Mutlu Akü deal

Mark Allix 20 Aug 2014

Public Service and Administration Minister, Collins Chabane has urged all public servants to find innovative ways to deal with service delivery and improve efficiencies. Image: GCIS

Administration

Government needs innovation for service delivery

20 Aug 2014

Unicef's David Anthony says that education and investing in children are vital components in Africa's struggle to survive and develop its huge consumer market potential. Image: Unicef

Markets & Investment

Could Africa become like China?

Jana Marais 19 Aug 2014

Revenue from fast foods and takeaways, restaurants and coffee shops increased by 5,9% year-on-year in June. Image: Steers

Food Services

Food and beverage income climbs

19 Aug 2014

The Gaborone Town Lodge is proving popular among tourists and business executives who are travelling to the city, providing nice profits for the City Lodge group. Image:

Markets & Investment

City Lodge to expand in East Africa

19 Aug 2014

Sun International says that while it is selling some of its African assets, those in Zambia do not form part of the deal and the Royal Livingstone Hotel, among others, remains firmly in the company's stable. Image:

Markets & Investment

Sun International sells some African assets

19 Aug 2014

Super Group's Peter Mountford says that while the group results were in line with expectations, margin pressures and "extremely challenging" business conditions. Image:

Markets & Investment

Super Group 'delivers' its own set of excellent results

Mark Allix 19 Aug 2014

Interest rates expected to rise slowly

Markets & Investment

Interest rates expected to rise slowly

18 Aug 2014

Marietjie Wepener of the University of Stellenbosch's Business School says that being voted the best place to get an MBA or MBL for the third year in a row is proof of how favourably South African businesses view the Business School. Image: Google Plus

Higher Education

Maties Business School is best place for an MBA

Samarah Lagerdien 18 Aug 2014

Statistician-General Pali Lehohla says that the informal sector has basically stagnated in the past 12 years and made a small contribution to growing South Africa's economy. Image Stats SA

HR

Informal sector stagnates amid employment woes

Amanda Visser 18 Aug 2014

Denel's Riaz Saloojee says that the company is now on a sustainable profit path and is venturing into new markets as a dynamic manufacturing company. Image:

Manufacturing

Denel making sustainable profits again

Linda Ensor 18 Aug 2014

Stanlib's Keillen Ndlovu says that Resilient has been a "perennial outperformer" in the property sector for a number of years. Image:

Retail & Hospitality Property

Resilient gives shareholders 20,9% more in payouts

Joan Muller 18 Aug 2014

North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo has praised members of the Kopanang Primary Agricultural Cooperative for the work they are doing in bringing wealth and jobs to the people of the province. Image:

Administration

Rural cooperative wins NW entrepreneur award

18 Aug 2014

Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry Mzwandile Masina says government will 'create' 100 black industrialist and through them, promote economic growth in South Africa. Image: Twitter

Administration

Government to 'create' 100 black industrialists

Nosihle Shelembe 15 Aug 2014

Surveys shows a decline in Africa's business confidence

Markets & Investment

Surveys shows a decline in Africa's business confidence

14 Aug 2014

Minister of Minerals Ngoako Ramatlhodi says living conditions of South Africa's mines have to be improved.

Administration

Mining lekgotla underway at Gallagher Estate

14 Aug 2014

Rumours that the government plans to nationalise pensions and prevent people from having access to their money until retirement are unfounded according to the Department of Basic Education. Image:

Administration

No truth in rumours over nationalisation of pension funds

More Matshediso 14 Aug 2014

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'Talk shops' achieve little for transformation

Manufacturing'Talk shops' achieve little for transformation

25 Aug 2014

36One Analyst Jean-Pierre Verster says that Italtile's success owes much to the experienced management team that is running the business. Image:

FinanceItaltile's profits rise to R751m for the year

Zeenat Moorad 25 Aug 2014

A R40m upgrade to Singaphi Street in New Brighton has started and will provide safe spaces for informal traders as well as create jobs for at least 100 people in the impoverished community. Image:

Construction & EngineeringSingaphi Street upgrade gets underway

25 Aug 2014

Communications Minister Faith Muthambi says that powerful women representatives can be transferred anywhere in the world to represent South Africa and do so with aplomb. Image: GCIS

GovernmentMuthambi says SA women are pioneers of economic emancipation

More Matshediso 25 Aug 2014

Universal language of financial reporting needed

FinanceUniversal language of financial reporting needed

21 Aug 2014

ARB's Byron Nichles says despite tough trading conditions the company has managed to perform well and provide healthy dividends to shareholders. Image: LinkedIn

FinanceARB's growth in subdued electrical and lighting markets

Mark Allix 21 Aug 2014

Transpaco's Phillip Abelheim says that the effects of the recent strike, coupled with high energy and labour costs are taking a toll on the company's performance. Image:

ManufacturingTranspaco continues to feel strike effects

21 Aug 2014

Hospitality's Andrew Rogers says the outlook for the hotel group remains positive having beaten analysts expectations and performed will in a tough market. Image: Hospitality Property Fund

FinanceHospitality's distribution growth of 14.5%

Alistair Anderson 21 Aug 2014

Blue Label Telecoms says it is perfectly positioned to take advantage of the roll-out of prepaid electricity meters in South Africa as the programme intensifies over the next few years. Image: Blue Label Telecoms

FinanceBlue Label Telecoms revenue up to R19.4bn

21 Aug 2014

President Jacob Zuma has called on leaders in national, provincial and municipal government to ensure that infrastructure projects are implemented and completed rapidly to improve the quality of life for South Africans. Image: GCIS

GovernmentMinister, provincial, municipal leaders told to fix infrastructure problems

21 Aug 2014

Eskom's new Chief Executive Tshediso Matona has worked closely with Eskom's board over the years and is believed to have a sound understanding of the problems facing the parastatal. Image:

GovernmentNew 'generation star' Matona to keeps lights on

21 Aug 2014

Clientele's life assurance business generated profits for the year of R283,4m and its headlines earnings rose by 4% to 93,53c a share. Image: Isolated Images

FinanceClientele's new business up 111%

Gillian Jones 20 Aug 2014

Metair's Theo Loock says the investment in Mutlu Akü added R880m in revenue to the group. Image: Metair

AutomotiveMetair's results bolstered by Mutlu Akü deal

Mark Allix 20 Aug 2014

Public Service and Administration Minister, Collins Chabane has urged all public servants to find innovative ways to deal with service delivery and improve efficiencies. Image: GCIS

GovernmentGovernment needs innovation for service delivery

20 Aug 2014

Unicef's David Anthony says that education and investing in children are vital components in Africa's struggle to survive and develop its huge consumer market potential. Image: Unicef

FinanceCould Africa become like China?

Jana Marais 19 Aug 2014

Revenue from fast foods and takeaways, restaurants and coffee shops increased by 5,9% year-on-year in June. Image: Steers

Tourism & TravelFood and beverage income climbs

19 Aug 2014

The Gaborone Town Lodge is proving popular among tourists and business executives who are travelling to the city, providing nice profits for the City Lodge group. Image:

FinanceCity Lodge to expand in East Africa

19 Aug 2014

Sun International says that while it is selling some of its African assets, those in Zambia do not form part of the deal and the Royal Livingstone Hotel, among others, remains firmly in the company's stable. Image:

FinanceSun International sells some African assets

19 Aug 2014

Super Group's Peter Mountford says that while the group results were in line with expectations, margin pressures and "extremely challenging" business conditions. Image:

FinanceSuper Group 'delivers' its own set of excellent results

Mark Allix 19 Aug 2014

Interest rates expected to rise slowly

FinanceInterest rates expected to rise slowly

18 Aug 2014

Marietjie Wepener of the University of Stellenbosch's Business School says that being voted the best place to get an MBA or MBL for the third year in a row is proof of how favourably South African businesses view the Business School. Image: Google Plus

EducationMaties Business School is best place for an MBA

Samarah Lagerdien 18 Aug 2014

Statistician-General Pali Lehohla says that the informal sector has basically stagnated in the past 12 years and made a small contribution to growing South Africa's economy. Image Stats SA

EntrepreneurshipInformal sector stagnates amid employment woes

Amanda Visser 18 Aug 2014

Denel's Riaz Saloojee says that the company is now on a sustainable profit path and is venturing into new markets as a dynamic manufacturing company. Image:

ManufacturingDenel making sustainable profits again

Linda Ensor 18 Aug 2014

Stanlib's Keillen Ndlovu says that Resilient has been a "perennial outperformer" in the property sector for a number of years. Image:

PropertyResilient gives shareholders 20,9% more in payouts

Joan Muller 18 Aug 2014

North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo has praised members of the Kopanang Primary Agricultural Cooperative for the work they are doing in bringing wealth and jobs to the people of the province. Image:

GovernmentRural cooperative wins NW entrepreneur award

18 Aug 2014

Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry Mzwandile Masina says government will 'create' 100 black industrialist and through them, promote economic growth in South Africa. Image: Twitter

GovernmentGovernment to 'create' 100 black industrialists

Nosihle Shelembe 15 Aug 2014

Surveys shows a decline in Africa's business confidence

FinanceSurveys shows a decline in Africa's business confidence

14 Aug 2014

Minister of Minerals Ngoako Ramatlhodi says living conditions of South Africa's mines have to be improved.

GovernmentMining lekgotla underway at Gallagher Estate

14 Aug 2014

Rumours that the government plans to nationalise pensions and prevent people from having access to their money until retirement are unfounded according to the Department of Basic Education. Image:

GovernmentNo truth in rumours over nationalisation of pension funds

More Matshediso 14 Aug 2014

Eastern Cape needs funds for Argentinian soya joint venture

AgricultureEastern Cape needs funds for Argentinian soya joint venture

14 Aug 2014

Thought-leaders optimistic about SA's future

FinanceThought-leaders optimistic about SA's future

13 Aug 2014

Minister announces conditions for establishing a business

LegalMinister announces conditions for establishing a business

Michael Yeates and Shane Johnson 13 Aug 2014

The Granary has been offered, for a nominal sum, to The Desmond and Leah Legacy Foundation for use as its head office. The City of Cape Town will spend R30m restoring the building. Image:

PropertyPlan to lease Granary to Tutu's Legacy Foundation

13 Aug 2014

Hyundai will start assembling vans in South Africa at a new plant in Benoni. Image: Hyundai

AutomotiveHyundai's delivery vans to be assembled in SA

David Furlonger 13 Aug 2014

With revenue from voice calls declining for MTN in South Africa, Chief Executive Sifiso Dabengwa is keen to drive up data usage particularly among high-worth South Africans. Image: MTN

ICTData becomes MTN's new turf war

Asha Speckman 13 Aug 2014

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies is confident that the Africa Growth and Opportunities Act will be renewed and that the local production of movies in South Africa will increase. Image: GCIS

GovernmentPostive results likely from US-Africa summit says Davies

13 Aug 2014

Transport Minister Dipuo Peters has confirmed that billions will be spent on commuter rail infrastructure to try to persuade people to use railways rather than roads to get to and from work. Image: GCIS

GovernmentBillions to be spent on railway commuter network

13 Aug 2014

Reserve Bank Govenor, Gill Marcus has promised African Bank R7bn in support for the current financial crisis it faces with bad debts amounting to about R17bn. Image: Reserve Bank

GovernmentAfrican Bank under curatorship

12 Aug 2014

Sanral's spokesman Vusi Mona says that R745m will be spent on initial work aimed at improving the road between East London and Port Elizabeth. Image:

Construction & EngineeringSanral to spend R5.3bn on Port Elizabeth, East London road

12 Aug 2014

The number of work-days lost to strikes in South Africa in the years between 2005 and 2009 were the highest of any country in the world according to figures released by the Department of Labour. Image:

GovernmentSA's bargaining structures need to change

11 Aug 2014