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Industrial expert shoots down claims by Sasol Chemical Industries that investments in the polymer market happened only after Sasol was privatised

Dividend withholding tax proves obstacle for estate planners, writes Ruan Jooste

Pan African Resources looking for ways to offset expected drop in output at newly acquired Evander gold mine as operations move into lower-grade part of mine

Orange Business Services plans to double its revenues in Africa over the next five years

However, net profit down 20% on reporting standards and indigenisation charges

Sparkling results help allay fears on demand for luxuries

Glencore bosses tighten their grip on the miner and trader as shareholders vote out all former Xstrata directors

Call for greater mix of debt and equity finance surprises analysts

I found myself disagreeing with much of this very Christian slant to what’s happening in the world at the moment, perhaps because they’re calling out the “new age movement” which I guess I could be accused of […]

My contribution to the topic of “automated trading strategies” is the story of my involvement mainly with Xyber9Trends, a company that answers the question, “How do I trade using the forecasts to make the greatest […]

Move combines financial strength and operational experience of Redefine Hotels with management and development expertise of BDL

Britain’s largest retail bank Lloyds expects to return to profit this year, increasing the government’s chances of selling its stake before next general election in 2015

With this note to investors, Mr Hintze saying: “While Cyprus has stolen the news headlines of late, I am concerned that the eurozone’s problems could soon turn to the ‘core’, and in particular the focus […]

According to Wikipedia, “The foreign exchange market (forex, FX, or currency market) is a form of exchange for the global decentralized trading of international currencies. Financial centers around the world […]

Shareholders vote John Bond out at first AGM of merged commodities giant, propelling once ‘vilified’ BP boss Tony Hayward into the limelight

Group feels effects of poultry imports and rising administrative costs, with margins likely to be further squeezed this year as costs cannot be passed on to consumers

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Johann Rupert leaving luxury goods company in good hands with recently named joint CEOs to take reins at a time of uncertainty in key market China

Cement maker’s shares fall 1% as steep increase in costs undermines revenue rise, with empowerment, indigenisation deals hitting earnings per share

Office property developer intends to rapidly expand portfolio in Centurion, citing its niche sector and geographical focus as a contributor to the firm’s performance and outlook