Netcare earnings on the rise

Netcare, an owner of private hospitals in SA and Britain, says first-half earnings have risen 26% as demand for private health care has improved. comments (0)

SA scraps sovereign wealth fund plans

South Africa has shelved plans to set up a sovereign wealth fund - which will manage the country's foreign reserves - due to declining metal prices. comments (0)

SA Roadlink denies liquidation claims

Bus company SA Roadlink has said that it is solvent despite reports that it faces liquidation if it does not repay a multimillion-rand bank loan. comments (1)

Facebook's Sandberg says it's okay for women to cry at work

Facebook CEO Sheryl Sandberg says it's ok for women to cry at work, share emotions and be honest about their femininity. comments (0)

R800m IT company liquidated for R5.5m debt

Unexplained cash problems have dragged a large but unlisted IT firm, African Legend Indigo (AL Indigo), into liquidation. comments (0)

Public sector wage bill must drop

Economists say that if the wage bill doesn't drop, SA could find itself hurtling towards a fiscal cliff. comments (0)

Pearson holds sway over BDFM editors

Pearson Overseas Holdings has retained the majority say over the hiring and firing of editors at key financial publications comments (0)

Changes to hit short-term insurance

A draft of new legislation is changing the face of South Africa's short-term insurance sector and could lead to higher costs for consumers. comments (0)

Plastics pricing meltdown

The Competition Commission and Sasol have been slugging it out over alleged price-fixing in the domestic market. comments (0)

SA's top nine emerging tourism entrepreneurs named

The nine provincial finalists for the 2013 Emerging Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year Awards competition have been announced. comments (0)

Main indicators

20:01: ALSI 41098 (-315)

  • Alsi
  • Dollar
  • Euro
  • Pound