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Two decades after Mandela's release, South Africa struggles  
2010-02-09 11:26:01

Twenty years after Nelson Mandela was freed from prison, South Africa is a vibrant democracy but the millions still living in poverty are now looking for leadership that can tackle its economic problems. [Full Story...]  7 Comments
Web: 38 percent of BR readers expect rates to raise  
2010-02-09 14:34:01
Thirty eight percent of the Business Report readers who voted in a website poll believe that interest rates will increase over the next year. [Full Story...]  0 Comments
South Africa's jobless rate ended 2009 at 24.3 percent  
2010-02-09 12:03:01
South Africa's official jobless rate slipped to 24.3 percent of the labour force in the fourth quarter of 2009, from 24.5 percent in the third quarter. [Full Story...]  0 Comments
Toyota recalls 437 000 Prius, hybrids globally  
2010-02-09 09:23:01
Toyota says it is recalling about 437 000 Prius and other hybrid cars worldwide to fix brake problems. [Full Story...]  0 Comments


SECRETS: The secrecy around a damning report over allegations of nepotism and fraud is continuing with Vodacom's plans to challenge the subpoena. Full story
   News
Web: 38 percent of BR readers expect rates to raise
Realignment debate a political ploy: ANC
No Prius recall yet: Toyota South Africa
South Africa's jobless rate ended 2009 at 24.3 percent

   Markets
Euro climbs on eurozone debt hopes
JSE firms on resources, softer USD
Gold climbs towards $1 070/oz as dollar slips
OPEC oil prices slides to $68.86

   Company News
Sasol sees 2010 output at 42 000 bpd oil equivalent
Indequity Group to split into two sections
Wooltru headline earnings up
ARB Holdings earnings at 15.15 cents vs 19.23 cents

   International
JAL spurns Delta to stay with American Airlines
Amnesty calls for halt to Vedanta's mine plans
Greece proposes pension overhaul, defies unions
Video: Toyota recalls hybrid Prius

   Readers' Favourites
Comments by Guma spark fears of rate hike
America's Cup sinks as sponsors flee billionaire feud
Muslim friendly hotel launches
SABMiller strike ends after pay deal



 OPINION/ ANALYSIS
 Business Watch
Vodacom hanging on to secret report, for now  Comment
The secrecy around a damning report over allegations of nepotism and fraud is continuing with Vodacom's plans to challenge the subpoena.[Full Story...] 2 Comments

 
 Home
SA's inflation targeting band needs to be widened  Comment
Despite South Africa experiencing a severe recession recently, one that had likely not ended in the labour market by the end of last year, inflation was 6.3 percent year on year in December.[Full Story...] 0 Comments

 
 The Diary
McDonald's now speaks Italian  Comment
Fast food chain McDonald's has teamed up with the Italian government to cook up a hamburger with a national twist, but the unusual initiative is giving some food lovers cultural indigestion.[Full Story...] 0 Comments

 
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 NEWS BY SECTOR
 International
Amnesty calls for halt to Vedanta's mine plans  Comment
British resource giant Vedanta should not be allowed to mine in an Indian forest held sacred by tribal people until it gets their 'informed consent', Amnesty International said.[Full Story...] 0 Comments

 
 International
JAL spurns Delta to stay with American Airlines  Comment
Japan Airlines, after declaring bankruptcy last month, said it will expand its alliance with American Airlines and its Oneworld partners rather than switch to Delta Air Lines.[Full Story...] 0 Comments

 
 News
Realignment debate a political ploy: ANC  Comment
The DA’s claims that certain KwaZulu-Natal municipalities would be realigned before the upcoming local government elections was "a desperate attempt to gain political mileage". [Full Story...] 0 Comments

 
 News
Web: 38 percent of BR readers expect rates to raise  Comment
Thirty eight percent of the Business Report readers who voted in a website poll believe that interest rates will increase over the next year.[Full Story...] 0 Comments

 
 Finance
Rogue debt collectors surface in tough times 
Many debt collection agencies and lawyers are abusing employer ignorance of garnishee orders to charge excessive fees and bend the law, a debt counselling firm claims.[Full Story...] 

 
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