All banks on board

The financial crisis has highlighted the importance of quality bank training for staff and all levels of management.The crisis is a major wake-up call

Economy to see 2,5% growth in 2010

South Africa's economy can look forward to growth of 2,5% in 2010, Ettienne Le Roux, senior economist at Rand Merchant Bank, said on Thursday.

Nissan reports first annual loss in a decade

Nissan, Japan's third top carmaker, reported a ¥233,7-billion annual net loss, its first yearly loss in a decade.

Lonmin seeks $457-million after net loss

British mining group Lonmin said on Monday it was seeking $457-million from shareholders after suffering a first-half net loss.

Spending to save ourselves

Reaction to the global economic crisis in South Africa has been fairly low key, but is there need to worry?

Anglo tackles economic crunch head-on

Anglo American, one of the world's largest mining companies, has taken proactive steps to help it over the current global economic conditions.

Flu fears dampen talk of tentative world recovery

Fears that any tentative green shoots in the global economy could be trampled by a deadly outbreak of swine flu put Asian markets on edge on Monday.

No spring in sight

But there are some signs of ‘green shoots’, economically speaking, writes Lynley Donnelly.

Rand dips as ANC set for big win

The rand slipped against the dollar on Friday as some investors worried about the size of the ruling ANC's huge election majority.

Standard Bank paints bleak picture in annual report

Standard Bank said on Friday that despite weathering an exceptionally challenging year, it expected difficult operating conditions for 2009.