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A surprise improvement in customers’ credit standing has helped FirstRand, but CEO Mary Vilakazi says SA really needs better GDP growth…
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Shareholders stonewall RMH non-execs’ pay
A group of disgruntled shareholders have blocked RMH non-executive directors’ pay – for only the third time in JSE history…
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Sixty60’s ubiquitous scooters are a visual reminder of Shoprite’s five years of market share gains. The six months to end-December were no different…
Discovery, six years and R15bn later, makes bank
Discovery poured R15bn into launching its bank. With SA’s fragile economy squeezing its medical business, it’s a good thing the bank is in the…
Buy-to-let: More schlep than profit?
Thinking of buying to let? High taxes, tenant headaches and hidden costs could eat into your returns. Is the hassle worth it?…
Want tax-free savings for your kid? Here’s what to do – and not
A tax-free savings account can help secure your child’s financial future – but only if handled correctly. Missteps could prove costly in the long…
US interest rates: What the charts say
If a key US indicator is to be believed, expectations are on the rise that interest rates could be edging higher…
Aspen soars on weight-loss wonder
Is Aspen set for a revival? The factors that will help the pharma group grow finally seem to be pulling together…
CEO stays as Barloworld bid drags on
Barloworld’s compromised CEO isn’t going anywhere – even though his buyout offer will only be resolved by end-September…
Spar doubles down in bid to nail ex-execs
The dubious decisions of its previous leadership continue to haunt Spar. But it hasn’t given up its efforts to reclaim damages from them…
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