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Sidelining of Patel confuses policy, Cosatu fumes  
2010-09-09 04:00:01
Perhaps trade union federation Cosatu was persuaded by its own propaganda that the ascent of Jacob Zuma to the leadership of the ANC at Polokwane nearly three years ago would bring a lurch to the left. Analysts commented at the time that there was no evidence that Zuma supported a socialist agenda. [Full Story...]  0 Comments
Flawed law limits mines' access to credit  
2010-09-09 04:00:01
Mining sector financiers are concerned over the lack of clarity in the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act regarding security over mining rights. [Full Story...]  0 Comments



Business Watch
Sidelining of Patel confuses policy, Cosatu fumes  Comment
2010-09-09 04:00:01
Perhaps trade union federation Cosatu was persuaded by its own propaganda that the ascent of Jacob Zuma to the leadership of the ANC at Polokwane nearly three years ago would bring a lurch to the left. Analysts commented at the time that there was no evidence that Zuma supported a socialist agenda.
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South Africa is not the global player we like to think it is  Comment
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Business rescues in new act may have undesirable results  Comment
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Cosatu in bruising pursuit of ANC's soul  Comment
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Whatever the outcome of the current public sector dispute, it is perfectly clear that the overwhelming majority of public sector workers are bitter about the government; about the arrogance and incompetence displayed in the negotiations this year. But many are feeling the pinch after being on strike for more than two weeks and may - very reluctantly - feel they have to accept this latest offer.
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Draft code requires institutions to disclose voting  Comment
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In what could be the most significant corporate governance development in over a decade, a draft copy of the institutional shareholder code for responsible investing was released for discussion yesterday. The code, which requires public disclosure of voting records and policies, is set to have a significant impact on the way in which the country's R1.5 trillion investment fund industry is managed.
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Apartheid moniker haunts ANC media bill  Comment
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The government's plans to introduce repressive measures such as the Protection of Information Bill and the proposed media appeals tribunal could mean a return to the harassment of local media and journalists out in the field.
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On the handful of occasions I have met her, Energy Minister Dipuo Peters has been a model of niceness. Nice is not a word that everyone likes - often those to whom the term seldom applies. It's probably not a parameter in Peters' employment contract. But it is an admirable quality to cultivate.
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Entrepreneurial culture gets little support in SA  Comment
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Not all labour broking is good or vital  Comment
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It is with concern and disappointment that I read the article in the Business Report of November 5 titled "Labour broking is vital service, says ILO paper".
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