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SA falling behind rest of Africa - economist  
2010-07-29 18:25:01

South Africa is falling behind the rest of the continent in education and skills development. [Full Story...]  0 Comments
White men still dominate the workplace  
2010-07-29 12:05:01
Sixteen years into the country's democracy, white men still monopolise top management positions. [Full Story...]  67 Comments
What comes next in South Africa public sector strike?  
2010-07-29 15:22:01
Thousands of South African public service workers seeking higher wages went on strike, with union leaders saying it could set the stage for nearly 1 million workers downing tools next week. [Full Story...]  0 Comments
JSE blames MTN network for technical glitch  
2010-07-29 18:11:01
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange said a technical glitch that halted trading for six hours this week was caused by a problem with its network, managed by MTN Group. [Full Story...]  0 Comments


MALEMA FACING A TOUGH WEEKEND?: It will be a tough weekend for Julius Malema as three of the ANC Youth League’s provinces go to their elective conferences amid rebellion and court challenges against his leadership. Read more AFP
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SA falling behind rest of Africa - economist
JSE blames MTN network for technical glitch
Advocate not fit and proper to serve on HRC

   Markets
Rand firmer vs US dollar, stocks at 2-month high
JSE up on US jobs data, weak dollar
Copper sees 3-month high as investors return to the fray
US stocks surge as jobless claims fall

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Absa sees H1 headline EPS 3-5 pct lower
Woolies notes potential drop in lingerie products
BSI Steel launches artisans training initiative
Long-term rating on Edcon Holdings lowered to 'B-'

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 OPINION/ ANALYSIS
 Features
Ja, Kumba, Sishen spat will get very ugly indeed  Comment
Whatever happens in the fight over the prospecting rights at the Sishen iron ore mine in the Northern Cape previously owned by ArcelorMittal South Africa, the result will likely have a direct bearing on the local political economy.[Full Story...] 2 Comments

 
 Business Watch
Vavi looks to China for ideas on controlling rand  Comment
Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi this week called for research into how other emerging markets were keeping their currencies competitive and stable. This came after rand strength helped shave off 61 000 South African jobs in the second quarter.[Full Story...] 1 Comment

 
 The Diary
Gambling bankers face Hong Kong jail terms  Comment
A Merrill Lynch banker and others working in the financial industry have been prosecuted for taking part in a Texas hold 'em poker game in Hong Kong.[Full Story...] 0 Comments

 
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 NEWS BY SECTOR
 News
SA falling behind rest of Africa - economist  Comment
South Africa is falling behind the rest of the continent in education and skills development.[Full Story...] 0 Comments

 
 Markets
Rand firmer vs US dollar, stocks at 2-month high  Comment
South Africa's rand firmed against the US dollar amid a broad appetite for risk and local stocks were at their highest in more than two months.[Full Story...] 0 Comments

 
 News
JSE blames MTN network for technical glitch  Comment
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange said a technical glitch that halted trading for six hours this week was caused by a problem with its network, managed by MTN Group.[Full Story...] 0 Comments

 
 Company News
Absa sees H1 headline EPS 3-5 pct lower  Comment
South Africa's biggest retail lender Absa Group expects first-half profit to fall by as much as 5 percent hit by lower demand for credit.[Full Story...] 0 Comments

 
 News
Advocate not fit and proper to serve on HRC  Comment
An Eastern Cape advocate’s attempt to equate his plight with that of Nelson Mandela failed to persuade MPs that his nomination as a Human Rights commissioner should stand.[Full Story...] 0 Comments

 
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